7 Simple Staff Appreciation Ideas
Easy, low-cost ways to let your team know you value them.
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t's never been more vital to retain your experienced nurses. In
just the same fashion as they came, Baby Boomer nurses are
leaving the workforce in droves. About one-fourth of all nurses
over the age of 54 plan to retire within a year, according to estimates.
From someone who recruits nurses for surgical centers and hospitals,
here are 7 simple ways to make your nurses feel more appreciated —
and maybe make them forget about retiring for a while.
Say thank you ... publicly. Everyone loves to be recognized,
especially in front of their peers. A private thank you is nice,
but a group email or a shout-out in a staff meeting packs more of a
punch.
Order personalized mugs. Buy everyone a monogrammed cof-
fee mug with their initials on it, so every time they take a sip,
they think of you. With printing sites all over the web, giving a gift like
this one is easier than ever.
Hold a nurse-of-the-month contest.
Having an award to vote on every month
is a great way to strengthen the bonds of your
nurses and keep them focused on the positive
aspects of patient care. Ask everyone to sub-
mit an anonymous ballot with a written expla-
nation to back up their votes. At the end of the
month, announce the winner and read why her
peers voted for her.
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