Welcoming Nurses Committee

[Delag5]

Hi Everyone

I was woderring if anyone had any ideas as to how to develop a sort of welcoming committee? By that I mean like a gift basket of things that would be neat for new nurses joining our unit, a way to initiate them and make them feel a part of the unit.

I was wodering how to go about doing something like this and where we could raise the money for it? I was thinking maybe the last girl could be responsible for making the welcome basket for the new girl etc.

[BrookeeLou_RN]

Love the idea, last could make it but all should try to contribute. I bet the new nurse would never forget it either.. I would think a nice basket, maybe a cool small flashlight, a datebook/small calendar, a couple rolls of Lifesavers. a phone list of nurses or at least those willing to talk, maybe a candle for relaxing or a relaxation tape..would not have to be new could be copied by one of you, a coupon or small gift card for coffee or lunch. I would start at the dollar store.. Do you have lockers, If so a cute magnet. Maybe a WElcome card signed by everyone..another place they could put their phone numbers if they wished to share.

Just a few ideas but I think you have a great idea, keep it simple. AS NM i got my staff small gifts for Christmas and birthdays.. One year an angel pin, one year $% gift card.. it is usually just the thought that you cared that matters. But a welcome basket is a fine idea.

[WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN]

That's such a sweet idea. You could place a stress ball, bandage scissors, datebook/calander, an "emergency care kit" (hershey kiss, life saver, angel pin, band-aid) You can make up the meaning of each item in the "kit". It doesn't have to be a huge basket either, a coffee mug filled with goodies would work.