What would nurses like from families on holidays?

[Brian]

This question was posted on our allnurses.com facebook page. I thought it was a great question and that we should post in on AN as well. Looking forward to your responses :)

[DizzyLizzyNurse]

All I really want is that everybody who wants to pick up Granny for a home visit on the holidays, CALL AND TELL US, before showing up with no notice!! Since we have 55 residents on my hall, it is extremely disruptive when half of them need to be up/dressed/freshly bathed, with meds packaged to take home, at a moment notice. All I ask is that you tell me in advance, so the CNA's can plan their care and get Granny ready so when you pick her up, it will be smooth sailing!

Or when they just take Grandma home without telling anyone. That's always fun.

[jossjjojo]

It is strictly unacceptable for us to accept a gift from a patients family. I'd get fired. Family members do bring in baked goods for everyone and I enjoy that!

[RNJill]

A sincere thank you note is probably my absolute favorite. Of course some nice chocolates or something similar is always good, but I always keep encouraging cards that I receive from anyone in my life and reading them when I'm down is so helpful.

From my family? Just plain old cash would be nice :yeah:But really, this Christmas (my furthest from home yet!) it will just be nice to spend some time with them.