FCM–Don’t be offended, but some of the homemade stuff that’s been brought in over the years has been a bit “iffy”… Not that yours would be, but you might be better off with Krispy Kremes or the like or store bought cookies (like Mrs Fields, not Oreos!) or a big tin of popcorn (3 flavored).
But first, I’d make sure the nurses/staff are cookie-worthy. If you’re treated badly, there is no way a small “bribe” is going to help–because obviously, they don’t care. I doubt you’ll be treated badly. IME, most people (not all) treated badly aren’t treated badly at all–it’s that their expectations did not meet reality (or IOW, their hospital stay did not go as they expected it to), due to ignorance on their part, lack of guidance by the staff or just plain old bad news re prognosis/diagnosis.
Most RNs and staff respond well to civility and respect (how odd!). I know you and FCD will do that as a matter of course, so now on to the cookies/treats etc.
- Make sure that there is enough for more than just day shift. Days gets everything and nights and PMs get the short end of the stick–a LOT. And if you have specially designated “off shift” goodies, it’s best to bring them in ON that off shift, because Days is not above stuffing their fat mouths and leaving nothing (but I’m not bitter about my years as a night nurse–not one bit!). This is impractical for night shift, but if you give the night one at the same time as PMs, there’s a good chance nights will get it.
Don’t ever worry about singling out a special nurse or two and only giving to them. They don’t take tips, but small boxes of chocolate or whatever are always nice.
Flowers are mostly not allowed in hospitals now–check at the front desk. If they are, I can think of nothing so nice so early in spring than fresh flowers–it doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate, but if you bring cut flowers, make sure you have a vase for them.
Talk about a long answer to a short question.
LiLi: morning glory seeds should be soaked overnight, after being scored by a sharp knife, then planted. This aides germination-you won’t hurt the seed or the plant at all. Cosmos can be sown straight into the ground, once the ground is warm, but you will need to thin the seedlings. Morning glories do best in fairly crappy soil–they do not need or want to be pampered. They do only bloom in direct sun, though–and usually in the morning (what a surprise).
I had a good/bad day at work. I got yelled at for (what I consider) a stupid thing. I am so very tired of being treated as if I were 12. Bah-it left a bad taste in my mouth, but it all should blow over.
So very tired–cannot sleep at night and so am sleepy now. Gah.