Is it OK to get a gift for my preceptor?

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I'm about to finish my 12 weeks of training in L&D/PP/Nursery. I've had an amazing preceptor who has taught me so much and been very supportive and I want to show my appreciation. Is it ok to get her a small gift (like a restaurant gift certificate) along with a card thanking her. What do you think?

karen

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Specializes in Pediatric ED.

I don't see anything wrong with it. We don't let people know how we appreciate their help often enough, IMO.

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

I think that is a very charming idea and a nice thing to do! People benefit when they know they've influenced someone in a positive manner, and this will only help to foster a good relationship. Your preceptor will be honored, I'm sure. How nice of you to do that!

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Specializes in LTC.

I got my preceptor an autographed book from her favorite author (who happens to be a friend, but I didn't tell her that!) :lol2:

Good Luck.

Michael

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I was just wondering the same thing. I was thinking about a Starbucks gift certificate or something similar.

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

Yep I am sure she would love to recieve a gift I know I would. I am often a mentor and when I get a card I love it.

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Specializes in ED.

I got mine a gift card and a handwritten note of thanks letting her know how much I appreciated her time and teaching. I think it is a nice gesture.

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Specializes in ante/postpartum, baby RN.
I got mine a gift card and a handwritten note of thanks letting her know how much I appreciated her time and teaching. I think it is a nice gesture.

I did the same.

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Specializes in NICU.

I gave mine a pair of earrings... regifted. They'd been given to me and were so very much not my style, never even took them out of the box. So... there you go. Recycling!

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I got my preceptor a pocket knife like the one I have and that she had admired. She loved it and she wears it all the time (we've stayed great friends). She even got me a gift when I was done w/ my preceptorship...a sweatshirt form the ED where I'd precepted.

I think it's a sweet gesture..and a good way to be remembered favorably, although I know that's not why you're doing it.

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I am a preceptor for new RN's and nursing students in our Emergency Department. I have received cards and small gifts from many of my preceptees. I cannot tell you how very much these tokens of thanks and gratitude have touched my heart. And, most of all, I have been greatly encouraged in my own nursing practice as a result. So....encourage your preceptor with a small gift. This will motivate him/her if ways that you cannot imagine.

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YES,YES, YES! I have been a preceptor off and on for many years. One of the greatest compliments is a small professional gift with a Thank you note on how much you have learned and feel more secure and confident with your preceptor's guidance and care. It takes alot to be a preceptor and when the new nurse shows his/her gradification, it just makes it worth while to go to the next (and they may not be as kind as you are to think of a "Thank You")!

THANK YOU!!!!

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