Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

[ammonthenephite]

Is it ok to bring something like a box of doughnuts for the unit I'll be in, as a thank you? I know their day would be a lot easier if I weren't there poking my head in everything they do and grilling them with questions all day. If not doughnuts, is there something I could bring, or is this frowned upon?

Thanx!

[lauraah2500]

It's a great idea to show how much you appreciate the staff.

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

Yes, it ok and welcome. When I worked in the hospital, the students' last day was the best day of the semester because of all the treats. :)

As far as preferred offerings go, I'd personally say bagels and cream cheese... they seemed to be the biggest hit on my floor.

[Morainey, BSN, RN]

YES please bring donuts.

[wooh, BSN, RN]

Yes. Bagels are also good.

[azhiker96, BSN, RN]

Anything is appreciated but cookies are not as messy as doughnuts. You can either bake some or pick up a small variety pack at the grocery store. Oatmeal cookies are best, either with or without raisins.

Actually, if a particular staff member is very helpful then try to figure out what they like for snacks.

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

I've ALWAYS appreciated food gifts, of any sort. I think it's a really nice gesture even if it's not something I personally want to eat.

[cherry_blossom]

Ummmmm.....YES! :)

[Poochiewoochie]

Since you're asking ---- and this is personal, but I am usually very selective about what I knibbble on at work. I don't eat things that are homemade too often. That's why Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kremes are fine with me. Also there's usually not a lot of time, so just grabbing a donut is easy to grab & go.

I have brought in mini-sandwich platters from the deli/supermarket, also. Another simple grab & go item.

I always laugh when someone says they would prefer to eat a dunkin donut or krispy creme before eating something homemade.

I used to work at Dunkin Donuts when I was in high school and all I will say is that if you think you're more protected from germs and other things by eating from there think again:)

[netglow, ASN, RN]

I used to work at Dunkin Donuts when I was in high school and all I will say is that if you think you're more protected from germs and other things by eating from there think again:)

I once was waiting in line at Dunkin Donuts, and just was casually scanning the trays of donuts when I saw a 2+ inch long cockroach standing just as proud as you please on a chocolate eclair looking out at all of us in line I just turned around and left the store.

[cherry_blossom]

Just talking about dunkin donuts makes me want a glazed munchkin! if I want everyone to love me at work...I just go pick up some munchkins

[rn/writer, RN]

Doughnut holes, cut up fruit and/or veggies, mini muffins, fun-size candy bars. If you do fruit/veggies, bring toothpicks. Also think about bringing in small paper plates and napkins. Even if these are available on the unit, it's polite to avoid using hospital supplies for what is essentially a personal matter.

Whatever you decide to do, please, accompany your efforts with a nice note, thanking the staff for their help and expressing your appreciation for all that you learned while with them.

Gestures like this are usually quite well received, and cards and letters from students are often kept for a long, long time. It's nice of you to think of thanking the people on the unit.

[kgoode0919]

YES, PLEASE, and THANK YOU!! :)