What kind of snacks can I get for the nurses at the floor where I had my clinicals?

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i'm a level 1 nursing student and there's about 3 days left of clinicals. my clinical professor told our group to get something for the nurses at the floor since they were so helpful. one girl is going to bring brownies, another one said cookies. i wanted to bring something in too but i wasnt sure want. i didn't want to bring drinks. what are some things i can also bring for the nurses that they would like?>

Specializes in Dementia.
Please, I beg of you, skip the junk food and bring some fruit and a veggie tray!

mmm veggies w/ ranch dip....

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I have found the PERFECT snack. They are SOOO delicious (and cheap). This company called two bite makes mini brownies, mini orange cranberry scones, mini cinnarolls, etc. When I say they are so soft and they melt in your mouth. The walmart near us has them and they come in a big box for 3 dollars. WELL worth it and I promise, everyone will love them.

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Specializes in Hospice, LTC, Rehab, Home Health.

Dried fruits, nuts, fresh fruits, fat free candies (tootsie roll midgees, come to mind!)

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Specializes in Perioperative Patient Care Technician.

Anything refreshing like fresh fruit or chocolate dipped strawberries. Or bring in some cups and a special beverage. Nurses get dehydrated, so a couple big bottles of a fun fruity drink would be great!

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Specializes in PACU, OR.

Seeing as the others are already bringing sweet stuff, I'd suggest savories. Batman's is a good idea, and you can also consider mini meat pies and sausage rolls.

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Specializes in LTC.

Anything edible.

Fruit is always delicious. I love little candies that I can stick in my pocket for later. Sweet and chocolate are good, but sometimes too many of them can be too much.

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Tzatziki sauce (cucumber and yogurt sauce) with warm, lightly salted and toasted pitas. It's also good as a veggie dip too.

Cold pasta salad with Italian dressing, pepperjack cheese chunks, pepperoni, black olives, etc...

Spinach dip in a Hawaiian bread bowl.

Fresh salsa... or Tabouli

Pizza!

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

I made little bite sized cucumber sandwiches for my contribution to the nurses that helped me during clinicals. It's pretty easy-get a few loaves of the small pumpernickel bread that you find in the deli section. Mince some peeled cucumbers (take the seeds out) and mince a whole red onion. Open a couple of packets of cream cheese, mix in your veggies, add salt and pepper, and you have a lightly refreshing finger food! I also brought a box of herbal teas to accompany the sandwiches. Got this idea from my Mom...yeah, she was a Brit! We had this snack or a variation of it everyday at 1600.

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Specializes in Peds and PICU.

Something portable and quick and easy to just shove in your face in the .05 seconds you happen to have free as you pass by the lounge is a big hit! Although, a few weeks ago I brought some homemade spinach dip to work and I think I gained some popularity points!

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I really like the pasta salad and cucumber sandwich ideas. Mini meat pies would be yummy too. People tend to bring sweet so a few savory things would be so welcome.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.
Baked tortilla chips and salsa. Bean dip could be nice for some protein. Chips and salsa is often a big hit. Hummus and pitas chips could be fun too. Veggie and dip is nice as well. Truth is people will eat what you put in front of them. lol

Oh yes, bean dip is the GREATEST! But it would also be prudent to have some Beano as a side dish. Just sayin...

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