Would you be insulted by this?

[jannjul76]

In the past, the hospital where I work would give all the nurses a gift for nurse's week. Usually the hospital would give things like pens, candy, notepads, etc. This year, however, they are offering a tee shirt with the hospital's logo but are charging $10 for any nurses who want the tee shirt and said they will allow nurses to wear the tee shirt in place of their scrub top. To me, it is the equivalent of having someone pay for their own birthday present. Would this insult anyone?

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

You're right; if you are being asked to pay for it, it's not a "gift." I wouldn't find it "insulting" (v. little that healthcare employers do surprises me anymore :)), but I wouldn't be interested, either. I don't much care for the whole "Nurses' Week" celebration thing, anyway -- my attitude is, treat me like a valued employee the other 51 weeks of the year, and you can keep the cheesy mug and tote bag, thanks v. much.

Now now, no need to drag the awesome cheesy swag in to this. I love my salad container with built in fork and dressing compartment. It makes it all worthwhile.