Nurses are often the unsung heroes of the health care industry. Day after day, they put in the hours to help patients achieve recovery. This National Nurses Week, take some time to show your nursing staff you recognize and appreciate them. Check out some of our ideas to celebrate National Nurses Week below.
1. Hand out Goodie Bags
Who would turn down free stuff? Put together a gift bag for each of the nurses on your staff. You can make them as general or as personalized as you wish — or as your budget allows. Here’s some inspiration for items to put in each bag:
- Thank-you note
- Gift card
- T-shirt
- ID lanyard
- Candy or snacks
- Lotion
2. Highlight a Nurse Each Day
Make a highlight bulletin board and feature a different nurse’s accomplishments each day. You can feature one nurse in your department daily or choose a nurse from each department in your facility. Note their position and how long they’ve been at your facility, including some fun facts about them. If you haven’t done this before, start this year and make it an annual tradition!
3. Treat Their Tastebuds
There is no better way to show your appreciation than through the powerful language of food. Apple Spice can help you serve a delicious meal to your nurses at any time of the day:
- Serve a sweet and savory breakfast: Nurses work around the clock, making breakfast a great choice to serve opens in a new window to most employees. Third-shift nurses can eat their “dinner,” while first-shift can grab fuel for the workday ahead.
- Cater unique boxed lunches: We know nurses are busy bees, and gathering for a meal together during the day can be hard. Instead of a hot meal, you can provide box lunches opens in a new window for them to grab and go at their own pace.
- Host an appreciation dinner: If you want to cater to as many of your nurses as possible, schedule an appreciation dinner at the end of the week. Nurses can invite their spouses and share a delicious catered meal opens in a new window, celebrating their continuous hard work.
Why Choose Professional Catering From Apple Spice?
Apple Spice Catering has catering solutions to help you properly thank your nurses for all their hard work. When you order from us, you will experience the following benefits:
- Everything is made in-house: We only use the freshest ingredients to make your whole meal from scratch. For example, the sandwich bread in our lunch boxes is made fresh daily.
- We deliver right to your door: When you place an order, we will bring it all to you — whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. No pickup is required!
- Our unparalleled experience: Apple Spice has over 30 years in the catering opens in a new window industry, teaching us the value of hard work and quality ingredients. Our expertise and loyal customers have allowed us to continue growing to nearly 50 locations across the United States.
Order Online Today
Are you ready to treat your nurses to a delicious, well-balanced meal? Take a look at our catering menu and plan ahead for this year’s National Nurses Week. To order, reach out to an Apple Spice location near you opens in a new window or place your order online today!
