Should I take bagels first day of work?

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I'm finally going to be on the floor after 2 wks of orientation.

Panera has these awesone pink ribbon bagels(in honor of breast CA awareness month) that they only sell in October of each year' Honestly, stores sell out before noon becasue they are that good.

Would it be "smarmy" to bring bagels the very first day?

Specializes in ER, ICU.

No send them to me, send me a message and I'll forward my mailing adress :lol2:

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Specializes in Psych.
If anything go with donuts or something people actually want to eat lol.

This is so funny because the first thought I had in response to the OP's question, based only on foods my clinical group brought at the end of each rotation for the various staffs, was that a number of those bagels might go uneaten (with so many watching what they eat). Our biggest 'hit' was always cut up fruit.

Having said that, I remember when I was off on my own at the site for my Community Nursing rotation and I did bring a box of Panera bagels and 2 tubs of cream cheese on my first day. They were quite thrilled because students, or even guests, were quite unusual for them, and they all more or less greeted me with, "You're IN already!" Two weeks later as I gave a poster board teaching presentation to their clients they ALL stood outside the door of the room where I was giving it and applauded me afterwards.

I give full credit to those bagels for serving as my icebreaker.

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Specializes in Mother-Baby, Rehab, Hospice, Memory Care.

I say bring on the bagels! If someone is going to judge you for a generous gesture like bring them food, then shame on them! I personally would love it. Do what your heart says is right. Sounds like you are just excited and your unit is lucky to have a person like you :D

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Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg.

No send them to me

:D:D I can't imagine they'd be in good shape by the time they got to you.

I give full credit to those bagels for serving as my icebreaker.

Sounds like a great idea--I'm glad it worked out for you

your unit is lucky to have a person like you :D

Thank you. I'm excited to be starting there.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

This sound like another one of those issues that wouldn't be an issue anywhere besides the nursing profession.

Bring the bagels, I doubt they will go to waste.

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I agree with those who say, "Wait."

It's never a good thing to look too "needy." Needy is not attractive.

But if bringing food is common on that unit ... and the staff seems to like that sort of thing ... then there is no need to wait more than a couple of weeks. You could bring them in as a way of saying "Thanks for helping me feel so welcome. Thanks for helping me get my feet on the ground on this unit. etc."

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

I also think it would be a good idea to wait until you are finished with orientation and then have bagels there as a thank you. I will share an experience with you that is related:

I was working as a graphic artist for a company in the early 90s. I grew up with British parents who both were very big on manners. At the end of my first week, I put thank you notes on every person's desk. They were short, to the point, and was meant to be an icebreaker as well as a "thanks for bearing with me" sentiment. Most of the staff were appreciative of this gesture, but some of the women in the office took that as fodder to make fun of me. I caught a couple of them talking to each other about how "snotty" it seemed. I just laughed to myself. WHATEVER!

If I was a staff nurse on your unit and you brought bagels for the team at the end of your orientation, I would be so impressed with that. It shows that you are excited about being on the team and that you are a giver. I hope the gesture is welcomed.

I am excited for you! Good luck on your unit!

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If I worked on your floor and you brought in bagels on your first day then I would probably joke around with you about being a suck up or something, but I would also look at it as a kind gesture and my first impression of you would be that you're thoughtful.

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I have NEVER heard of anyone made fun out of because they brought food to share. I think it would be a good ice breaker. They're only bagels, for crying out loud. It's bread and some cream cheese, not caviar and lobsters.

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If you are a guy and you bring breast cancer bagels to your unit you'll look like a sweetheart. And I have had those bagels with the craisins in them they are AWESOME !!

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.
I have NEVER heard of anyone made fun out of because they brought food to share. I think it would be a good ice breaker. They're only bagels, for crying out loud. It's bread and some cream cheese, not caviar and lobsters.

Ah-hem. "No tea and crumpets at high noon? I say, old chap, what is the meaning of this BREAD and CREAM CHEESE? Do you have no sense of common courtesy? Where are the cucumber sandwiches? The delicate champagne? I scoff at thee!"

You are so right! I should think that food would always be welcome. Maybe not the FIRST day, though. Better to let her get her feet wet and let people get to know her first. Then the gesture will be better remembered.

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NanikRN

Good Luck on your first day. I hope things work out Oh and by the way even thou I'm saying not to bring them on your first day. I take mine toasted with cream cheese and with tomato cucumber and onion and don't forget the coffee. Really i wish you luck and remember you are where you are suppose to be at this moment and time. These are my thoughts use them as you wish

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