would it be ok to bring in a food tray or something for first day?

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Tomorrow will be my first day as a nurse in orientation and I thought it would be nice to bring in like a snack platter (maybe bagels, cream cheese, and juice-any other suggestions?) to the unit. Would this be ok? I'll be on day shift for the first couple of weeks, then I'll be moving on to nights (full-time). So, you think it would be nice to bring something 1st to the dayshift and when I start nights I should bring something to them as well? I sorta want to like break the ice in some way.

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Specializes in ICU.

Sounds like a nice idea!

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I don't think it would hurt. Everyone loves food. :nurse:

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I think it sounds weird. In what profession is it customary to bring food to work on your first day as a gift to co workers?

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I don't think it's at all "weird" to bring food on your first day. As a matter of fact, I don't know of any nurse that doesn't like food.

It's not necessary...but it is a nice gesture. It may win most over, but just remember, there are still the few that like to eat their young. Despite their grumpy attitudes and their "I was never young" mentality, stay strong and don't let them bring you down. They'll only make you stronger.

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I think it is a nice gesture and I hope the eaters of the young don't eat your food while planning their attack on your back. Seems that kind of coworker is everywhere. Good luck on your new job.

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Specializes in chemical dependency detox/psych.

I'm a big believer in "feed them to be nice to me." I like to cook and bake, so that has always been warmly received...speaking of which, I think I'll bring something into work for Monday. :)

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Specializes in ICU.

I brought in some donut holes ("Tim Bits", from Tim Horton's) for my last day of New Grad RN Residency on a med/surg unit (I transfer to the ICU tomorrow night). I brought some in for both day & night shift, since I'd worked with both groups. It was nothing fancy, just a small "thank you for helping me learn & grow as a newbie nurse."

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

These are really good ideas. I am starting in an ED at a new hospital soon. I think I will do the same. What is a good food idea that can handle a commute?:D

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Specializes in chemical dependency detox/psych.

Brownies or other bars work well. If you really want to impress, I dipped strawberries in chocolate and brought those. I was the "favorite" student nurse on that unit, let me tell you. :chuckle

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I never like my best friend, until one day after school she sent her brother to my house with some food and now 20 years later I tell everone we are sisters... Everyone likes food!

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.
I don't think it's at all "weird" to bring food on your first day. As a matter of fact, I don't know of any nurse that doesn't like food.

It's not necessary...but it is a nice gesture. It may win most over, but just remember, there are still the few that like to eat their young. Despite their grumpy attitudes and their "I was never young" mentality, stay strong and don't let them bring you down. They'll only make you stronger.

Hey, there! Young eat young, too---- and lots of oldsters love the younger nurses :redbeathe It's not an age thing (hhrumphh!. . .shuffle. . . .shuffle) :chuckle

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