Thursday, August 6, 2009

Recognition

I think that I will try hard to always remember how good it feels to be recognized for doing a good job. Even small things really do make a difference. For example, yesterday I was floated (big shocker) to med-surg. It wasn't horrible, but I definitely ran the entire day. Also, the fact that if you want to sit then you need to go to the nurse's station really doesn't make it any easier on the back or knees after 12.5 hours. Besides that, I had a decent day.
What really made me happy was that before the shift ended, the charge nurse walked over and handed me this VIPGift Pass for 10 points. This is a site my hospital uses to reward nurses and other staff at the holidays and things of that nature. The points are reedemable for gift cards, household items, electronics, etc.
She wrote on the paper, "Nicole-You were fantastic. Thanks for all your help!"
I mean, it is so simple, but so appreciated. Sometimes you just feel like no one cares what you do because it is your job, but I felt it was nice.
And I got a free movie ticket out of it:)

3 comments:

Susan said...

Congrats on the comment...a little recognition really does go a long way. At the end of the night, I feel much better about my day if a patient says thank you for your help or tells me that I'm a good nurse. At least I'm doing SOMETHING right!

Mama to all said...

what a great incentive..wish our hospital did that.

Dragonfly said...

That is an awesome idea!! It sucks when appreciation is thin on the ground.
And congrats on doing your job so well :-)