October 2011 Moms

Nurse Thank You Bags

One of my FB friends who is 38 weeks just posted how she was finishing up with her thank you bags for the nurses in labor and delivery.

I have never heard of this, have you?

Is this common? What do you put in these bags? What if you don't like your nurses? Smile

Re: Nurse Thank You Bags

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  • It's a nice gesture, but seems a little over-the-top.

    My mother works at Hershey and brought us a big box of "It's a She" candy bars at the hospital, and we gave some to the nurses... but I wouldn't have brought anything particularly for that purpose.

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  • I had one nurse I didn't like, so I told the next nurse that I didn't want the other nurse in my room again at all.  Another nurse came in and tried to talk to me about it and I insisted I just didn't want that nurse.  Done!

    DH dropped off a box of candy at the nurses station while I was there recovering from my C section.

    There was one nurse who was AMAZING.  I dropped off a box of chocolates and thank-you card to her a few weeks later. 

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  • i have never heard of this before and wouldn't be bothered making them.  i was in the hospital for 4 days and had TONS of nurses, and if you gave to one you would have to give to all.  and not all nurses are going to be "helpful"....some are just doing their jobs and not so friendly.

    when we left, i had DH bring one of my larger flower arrangements to the nurses station and left it for them.  they were very excited over the gesture.

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  • I've have heard of them just like I've heard of bringing baby favors to the hospital. I find it strange and not something I plan to do.

    That said, if we have a nurse or medical staff person that is particuarly amazing during L&D, I may try to drop off some snacks or something as a special thank you after the fact, but not as a preemptive thing.

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  • i've never heard of this either.  they get paid pretty well.  that's their thank you.  sorry if i'm a jerk like that.
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  • my first I had an evil nurse who the only thing I wanted to give was a kick in the a$$.
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  • i'm a doula and i've never seen or heard of that, but now that i have heard it from you, i might consider it for my midwive and doula? that would be neat! especially b/c my doula is my aunt. and she's been a doula forever, and is AMAZING, and my midwife, i adore! thanks for the neat idea
  • As an L&D nurse I can tell you that this is super uncommon. When I do get a thank  you gift, it is usually just a nice card which a picture of the family - which I absolutely LOVE.  It is so nice to feel that you made an impact on their very important day, because the nurse is with you throughout the entire process.  I have gotten a couple of gift cards (mostly to Starbucks) and chocolates. Sometimes the families bring doughnuts or bagels in when they are admitted (trying to bribe the nursing staff? :) we don't care, we gobble them up! Sometimes it is the only thing we eat until 3!).

    But honestly a nice thank you note truly is cherished.

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  • I haven't, but I love the idea! I work with an L&D nurse. We live in an area with a large, immigrant population and she has said numerous times it was much better to work at a hospital in that community because the women were so much more grateful. They brought gifts to the nurses and tamales every Christmas. The women in the more affluent areas were described as entitled, difficult, and pretty bitchy and the nurses didn't enjoy working with then as much. Given that a majority of your labor is handled by the nurse, I would rather not be lumped in to that category! (because let's face it, I'm bitchy enough when I'm not pushing something giant out of my body.)

    Plus I have the added bonus of working with a lot of the ob/gyns and nurses in my area, so I know just how wonderful most of them are. The last ob/gyn I worked with sent my entire office a case of champagne.
  • As a former L&D nurse, I have never heard of this.  Sometimes patients would bring snacks or drop off flowers or something which is sweet but unnecessary.  Thank you bags is a bit over the top.
  • I have never heard of this either...but it sounds like something I would do! However, seeing as there might be just 1, or 11 nurses that I come across whenever its time to deliver, I think I might send thank you's after the fact....to which ever nurse(s) really made a positive impact on my experience.If they all did, then I'll send a basket or something with a bunch of treats for them to enjoy!
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  • As a nurse, I agree individual thank you bags is a liitle over the top. You are not required to give anything really. That being said, if you had a great experience and you want to show appreciation flowers, a box of cookies or something everyone can enjoy is pretty much the standard. I've seen things from just thank you cards to edible bouquets. Also, sorry to those who had bad experiences with certain nurses. Try to forgive them and give the benefit of doubt. Most nurses do not have it easy. We work long hours, havephysically demanding work and it can be emotionally draining at times. That being said, every job has a bad apple. Sorry if you had to take a bite :)
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  • I'll probably make cookies or something, but that will be the extent of it.
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    i've never heard of this either.  they get paid pretty well.  that's their thank you.  sorry if i'm a jerk like that.
    this is a stereotype that I hate. I really do not get paid that much. Infact, I think you would be surprised to actually know the figures. Just because we have RN behind our name doesn't mean we are bringing in three figures. It's significantly less than what the public perceives.
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    . Also, sorry to those who had bad experiences with certain nurses. Try to forgive them and give the benefit of doubt. Most nurses do not have it easy. We work long hours, havephysically demanding work and it can be emotionally draining at times. That being said, every job has a bad apple. Sorry if you had to take a bite :)

    Beautifully said! I work 12+ hour days and go home physically and emotionally drained. Particularly as an L&D nurse, the job is also very stressful at times. And unlike what a pp said, the pay isn't always that great. 

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  • If I had a really awesome nurse, I would try to do something special for her later, probably a note or something.
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  • imagethetheisens:
    my first I had an evil nurse who the only thing I wanted to give was a kick in the a$$.
    This! All the others were nice but one I just didn't like! I didn't give anything with DD and I don't plan to with this LO. Seems pointless and a waste of time!
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    imageEJSSBG:
    . Also, sorry to those who had bad experiences with certain nurses. Try to forgive them and give the benefit of doubt. Most nurses do not have it easy. We work long hours, havephysically demanding work and it can be emotionally draining at times. That being said, every job has a bad apple. Sorry if you had to take a bite :)

    Beautifully said! I work 12+ hour days and go home physically and emotionally drained. Particularly as an L&D nurse, the job is also very stressful at times. And unlike what a pp said, the pay isn't always that great. 

    :) amen to that sista!
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  • I've never heard of this. My mom used to work labor and delivery and never mentioned anything along these lines. I plan to be as polite as possible to the nurses who work with me and send them a nice note while I'm recovering, if I have the energy.
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    . Also, sorry to those who had bad experiences with certain nurses. Try to forgive them and give the benefit of doubt. Most nurses do not have it easy. We work long hours, havephysically demanding work and it can be emotionally draining at times. That being said, every job has a bad apple. Sorry if you had to take a bite :)

    Beautifully said! I work 12+ hour days and go home physically and emotionally drained. Particularly as an L&D nurse, the job is also very stressful at times. And unlike what a pp said, the pay isn't always that great. 

    :) amen to that sista!

    The pay for nurses in my state is actually pretty pathetic, especially considered both the education involved and what sort of responsibility is included in the job.

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  • I've heard of it before, but would never do it.

     

    I was in labour for 3 days with DS and I wrote thank-you notes to the nurses I had. I had 2 in total. On from 7am to 7pm and then the other from 7pm to 7am.  They were AWESOME. I really don't feel like I could have gotten through those three days without them.  I really appreciated their concern and kindness, so I told them in a note.  I know it wasn't required, but I would have done it for anyone who would help me if it wasn't their job.

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  • The nurses with my DD were amazing and I wished that I had brought them something. I like the above idea of a box of candy or a special treat. Sure, it's their job to be a nurse and take care of you, but it isn't their job to be understanding, kind, giving, loving, caring, and compassionate. A thank-you for these "extras" isn't exactly a bad idea IMO. :)
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  • I follow a blog where the girl did little goodie bags for the nurses.  I thought what she did was really cute but I'm not sure I'll have the desire or motivation to do them!  Here is a picture of hers:

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    My nurse happened to be my next door neighbor. She was amazing, so I gave her a little gift afterwards, but it was a little different because I already knew her.
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  • This is not the first time I have heard of this.  My father was really ill with cancer in 2009 and after his passing and leaving the hosital, I am very crafty and put together big treat baskets for the nurses of the floors he was on.  He was in the ICU, ad ammazing nurses and amazing "help desk" staff  <--------I made them a candy basket  :).  I am all about saying thank you to those nurses who have helped in anyway!
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  • My mom is a labor and delivery nurse and she asked me about this the other day. I had never heard or thought of this.
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  • We had my parents get some chocolates to give to the staff when I had DS.  He went bac kinto the hospital for 1 week b/c of a virus before he was 28 days old.  The Pedi staff was so amazing during that horrible week that we gave them a basket of healthy snacks (pretzles, baked chips, fruit, etc.) for all to share and made sure that the nurse who cared for our son the most during that week was there when they got it (that stuff went FAST!).  It's always an appreciated gesture if someone takes good care of you.
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  • I love this idea! I am going to bring treats and starbucks gift cards. I had some wonderful nurses with my son that I still remember fondly (who saved me from a few totally incompetent residents). I wish I had thanked them. I do not intent to make that mistake twice!
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  • Let's be blatantly honest.  Labor/delivery nurses are doing their *job.*  They're not being heroic or selfless or giving.  I'm not saying they can't or don't enjoy their jobs.  I'm not saying that nursing isn't an honorable and valuable profession. But you sure as hell don't owe them anything after you have your baby.
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  • I'm sorry, but this concept sounds beyond over the top to me.  I'm certainly one to give a heartfelt thank you, but a thank you bag?! I just don't know.  Maybe I'm mean.  Maybe I should start making gift bags up and carrying them around in my trunk.  If the kid at the grocery store bags my groceries real nice... I'll give him a bag.  If the lady at the bank deposits my checks without incident... I'll give her a bag too.  The list could go on and on.

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