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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Back on track.

I brought in cuties and a variety bag of mixed chocolates. 
The oranges were a BIG hit. Sometimes staff didn’t want something while in the room or leaving. We left them there for the staff room. But if you brought in bunt cakes they might be stale by the time you leave [/quote]

I am the RN who got us off track. Sorry, I should have been more clear: we don’t want treat bags, because we are not 4 years old.  That includes oranges, cake or any tidbits.

OP, what would be welcomed is a brief note sent to the unit after you check out, shouting out to the unit staff or individuals by name whp provided excellent care. I know you will be busy and exhausted so perhaps ask your partner to write a 3 sentence note and sign for both of you.

Hearing that I made someone’s experience better means something to me (and most people, I’d bet).  With respect, a mandarin means very little. We are pros, and we buy our own fruit just like all the professionals reading this. [/quote]

My mother was a L&D nurse (40 years, now retired) and I recall her mentioning and being grateful even then when treats were brought in like a cake, flowers, and sometimes ordered food for the nurses. This was clearly pre-Covid but it always seemed appreciated and she would call out the thoughtfulness.

As a professional in a completely different industry, I would not be offended, I may not eat it or take one but, I would appreciate it and take it as the show of gratitude that it is meant to be. [/quote]

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