Need advice on $$ Xmas bonus for nurse?

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Hello

My husband is a new physician who recently joined a private medical group, and we don't know what is appropriate to give his nurse at Christmas. He is employed by the group on a salary basis (not raking in the big bucks). I don't think his group gives out Christmas bonuses to the employees. He and his nurse have worked together for 6 months. We want to give her something nice, but we have no idea what is an appropriate $$ range for a gift?? Any advice??

Thank you!!

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How about a gift certificate? Maybe a restaurant or a massage?

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Oncology/Psych/College Health.

Aren't you and hubby sweet :).

(My bet is a manicure or pedicure certificate would be appreciated ;).)

Personally, I love the cards that I receive most of all - my docs and NPs are so sweet and take the holidays (our slow time) as a time to express their appreciation in words.

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Specializes in Public Health, DEI.

I worked for 2 psychiatrists for years, and towards the end, they were giving me an extra weeks' pay as a Christmas bonus. After just 6 months, maybe a portion of the weekly wage?

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

A gift certificate for dinner at a nice restaurant. A relaxation/service at a professional spa. A lovely basket with fruit, edibles, coffee/tea, chocalates, etc..Things like that are nice.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Thats really nice of you and your husband. If she drinks coffee, a basket from Starbucks is nice, if she eats candy - something from one of the specialty stores in your town. I'm personally not the manicure, pedicure, spa type of girl but if she is, that would certainly be welcome. And...I go along with the group - a nice note and card go far in retaining good nurses.

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Just my humble opinion - give cash, not gift certificates.

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Specializes in Public Health, DEI.
Just my humble opinion - give cash, not gift certificates.

I've got to agree. I think one of the few relationships where a cash gift is the most appropriate is an employer/employee. I know how much I always appreciated the extra funds. As for an actual $ amount, it really depends on how much he pays her in the first place, and how much you can afford.

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Thanks everyone.... if we give cash, how much?? I would hate to give too little and then it seems insulting. But on the other hand, we are just starting out ourselves, so we don't have a whole lot of money either. What about a $50 gift card and a gift basket of some sort? I have no idea if this would be OK or not.

In reference to an earlier post, my husband and the nurse are both paid by the medical group, so I am not sure how much she makes.

That's a great idea about including a nice card with whatever we give. I will make sure he does that.

Thanks for any/all input!

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Question...does your husband need another nurse?

:rotfl:

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If it was me, I'd like a card with a nice crisp $100. bill inside. Think cash is much more useful than any gift certificate or gift. As you were thinking of $50. and a gift basket, sounds like $100. is not out of your price range. BTW, please tell hubby what a sweet employer he is!

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A crisp $100 bill in a card would be perfect. I don't think that is too much for a doctor, but then again I don't have any idea what his salary is, lol. :rolleyes:

That is really nice btw...

~J

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