Nurse week, scavenger hunt

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Members are discussing different ideas and opinions related to Nurses Week celebrations. Some members express disdain for activities like group photos, videos, and scavenger hunts, while others suggest more practical gifts like gift cards or free meals. There is also a humorous exchange about the appropriateness of certain activities in healthcare settings and references to popular songs.

I am on the nurse week committee planning activities this year. We are planning a scavenger hunt, when you find the item you will post your find to our Facebook page. I am considering having them "find" people from support departments It, environmental,good service ect. But what other things could i have them find? Or do?

Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.
Yes, it's documented in a song by Luke Bryan...

"Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey

Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky"

"Corn don't grow at all on Rocky Top

Dirt's too rocky by far.

That's why all the folks on Rocky Top

Keep their corn in a jar"...:whistling:

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Specializes in Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice.
Isn't some kind of whiskey made from corn?

Corn can be used to make moonshine!

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

My employer generally does a pretty good job with nurses week. PTO raffles, Meals like pizza and pasta delivered to the unit, gifts etc...... nothing with hospital logo on it. I can't imagine taking time to perform a scavenger hunt and I would never post anything even complimentary about my employer on Facebook or any social media platform. I have known many nurses who have done so and regret it.

Hppy

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Categorically you can make any ETOH from any grain you have handy - Rice, wheat, oats, corn and the process renders it Gluten Free.

Hppy

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

This event has nothing to do with nurse week but is an example of making nurses and other employees feel appreciated. True story; if you can believe it. Some of my old ER friends still work in the PICU of our local children's hospital. It was about a 9 days after Hurricane Harvey had come through and the CEO of the hospital visited the night shift PICU, being nice, he asked if there was anything they needed. One of the nurses said, "Yea, you can buy us the Mayweather/McGregor fight tonight." And he did! I have photos of the CEO watching the fight with the night shift on the hospital cafeteria bigscreen at 11:00 pm - complete with snacks. It worked out perfectly because some of the staff wasn't interested in boxing and minded the store so those who wanted to see it could go watch.

Also - this same hospital handed out $500.00, non-taxable, Hurricane Harvey assistance checks to every employee.

BAM - now that's how you show employee appreciation!!

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.
Yes, it's documented in a song by Luke Bryan...

"Rain makes corn, corn makes whiskey

Whiskey makes my baby, feel a little frisky"

Thanks OD, knew you'd come home. Alcohol AND sex, what a bonus.

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.

Poor OP, sorry, but Nurses' Week is a sore point with nurses. Unless you can give a decent bonus check or free meals the whole week delivered to units so you get everyone, don't bother.

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But Mr Nurse, what about the pony and the clowns and the dunking machine? The leftover Halloween candy? As a complete aside, who knew whiskey was gluten free??

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.
But Mr Nurse, what about the pony and the clowns and the dunking machine? The leftover Halloween candy? As a complete aside, who knew whiskey was gluten free??

I one of those balloon animal artists is gonna be there, I'm in!!

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Specializes in School Nursing, Pediatrics.

Well it has been awhile since I worked on an inpt unit in a hospital, but as far as I can recall....every shift was an unplanned scavenger hunt! Where is this? Who has that? Where can I get this?? Who is doing this/

I think there is probably a bit of that still going on, so a scavenger hunt may not be the most fun thing to do! UGH, good luck!

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Specializes in Case Manager/Administrator.

The only time I do a scavenger hunt is on new employee orientation, We get everyone involved to include the patients who have been with us for a period of time. It is a wonderful diversion for the patients while they are with us and a chance to meet the new employees.

I would be a little cheesed to have to go through another scavenger hunt for a bonus, or employee evaluation once is enough for me.

If it is for Annual training then there are ways you can be creative. We did a casino environment before and the staff loved it. Some even volunteered the next year to teach a portion.

For nurses day: I have always provided a free PTO day that must be used before the end of fiscal year and not to be used with holiday unless approved and covered. Never had any complaints.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

OP---goodness! You've been blasted, haven't you! Anyway---it really isn't a good idea. Listen to the nurses who responded, and if your hospital admin is truly interested in honoring the nurses, then present some of the ideas---useable gift cards for PTO, meals delivered daily (and nightly) to the units, bonuses, etc., are much more indicative of the appreciation admin has for the nursing staff than a scavenger hunt that might only bring pain to someone. I know your intent is good, but please, rethink this.

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