Celebrating Nurses Week 2022
This week is Nurses Week and what better time to thank our local nurses! It’s never been easy to be a nurse, but in today’s resource-strapped healthcare world, it can be even more challenging.
So, if you are looking for a way to show your gratitude for a nurse in your life, I’ve rounded up a few ideas that they’ll surely appreciate.
1.) Give a gift or drop off a gift basket for the entire nursing unit to enjoy
Small gestures can make any nurse feel appreciated; or if you have the resources create mini gift baggies with items like gift cards, ChapStick, hand lotion, snacks, etc. in them so nurses can pick and choose what they would like best.
2.) Send a thank you card
It might not be possible to send an individual thank you card to every nurse that you’ve encountered who has helped you, nor do you always remember their names, but it’s still possible to show your gratitude. You can pen a thank-you card and mail it snail mail style to the hospital with as many details as you can remember. Meaningful gestures like this can go a long way.
3.) Nurses’ recognition programs
Many hospitals have some sort of in-house recognition program built to recognize employees. Most have forms that you can fill out online to recognize an employee doing a great job. These in-house forms can make a big difference in nurses’ evaluations and sometimes come with rewards!
4.) Donate
Check online for your hospital’s policies before making donations of any kind, but some departments may appreciate a donation. For instance, a long-term care facility might appreciate activities like puzzles or craft supplies, a pediatric unit might benefit from crayons or Legos, and some units may even let you donate some gently used books that nurses can take home for their own R&R.
5.) Sponsor a department meal
Food is always a safe bet and always appreciated and sometimes there is nothing better than hearing the words: “Hey, there’s [insert favorite local restaurant name here] in the break room!”
And as always, offer your sincere thanks the nurses taking care of you. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture to show gratitude and we guarantee that saying thanks will make both you and the nurses around you happier.
Some businesses across the country are celebrating nurses this by offering freebies and discounts for National Nurses Week. The week goes through May 12, which was the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The dates of the special offers and participation vary by location. For the full list and details visit here.
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