How should I say "thank you" to the nurse that has been beyond incredible?

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Hi everyone,

I've been having electroshock therapy (not as barbaric as it sounds!), and there has been one nurse in particular that has been really wonderful (they actually all are).

I don't really know where to start when putting my appreciation into words. So, what sort of things would you most like to be thanked for? (I'm also going to write a letter to her supervisor and gush over her there, too) And also, what kind of gift would be suitable?

Would it be too creepy if I bought her something that she mentioned she liked (in passing) several weeks ago?

Thank you in advance!:)

(And sorry if this question is posted a lot)

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Hello, and welcome to Allnurses!

I think your desire to let your nurse know she is appreciated is great. A letter to her supervisor is even better. Just one caution---nurses cannot accept gifts from patients. Candy and flowers that can be shared among the staff are wonderful, but personal gifts are a no-no. I'm sorry to say that because I know your heart is in the right place. Just your thanking her for her help at a really bad time in your life is reward enough. :)

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Oh, I had no idea! Oops... Well, I guess I'll just have to go with the letters. Thank you very much for letting me know that. :)

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

You can give her a card and write in it the things about her you appreciated most. The chocolates are a distant memory but I still have all the cards and letters I've received from patients. They are worth their weight in gold to most nurses.

And I hope you are well, too.

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Yes, I would absolutely save a treasure a note from a patient.

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

A hand-written thank you card would be perfect. I still have a card given to me 14 yrs ago by an ortho patient I cared for as a CNA. She happened to be a retired RN; she thanked me for my care and wrote that I was going to be a good nurse. I put it in my family photo album next to the pictures my husband took at my nursing school pinning ceremony.

Wishing you the best in your return to health!

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One hand written card and maybe a good word to her manager. Just keep it un-creepy. Sorry, lol, I watch too many stalker reality shows and just finished watching one where the victim was a nurse of a patient who started sending her letters, calling for her at work....

Joking aside, a handwritten word of gratitude in a card goes a long way and can really make a nurse's week.

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Thanks everyone! :)

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The best (in the practical sense) thing you can do for a nurse you want to thank is to write a note to her/his bosses (as you have already said you plan to do). Employers do keep track of that sort of thing.

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Specializes in PICU.

If her place of employment has special recognition such as a Daisy award, you could nominate her for that. If there is a survey you can mention the nurse's name and what they have done ..

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A written note means the most to me.

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Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.

Some places do allow gifts for nurses or other caregivers. At one of my places of employment I can accept gifts if they are under 25 dollars. That is my home care job and they are some of my most treasured possessions since I think of them ever time I see the gift! I would call their Human Resources department and ask what their policy is and go from that point.

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