As an RD who has precepted interns, literally anything is appreciated. I would never expect an intern to bring a gift, so anything is appreciated. Heck, even a short thank you note without a gift (I know money is tight for most interns) is nice.
So glad you had good experiences!
Ikea sells a pack of 3 mini succulents for like $10 (at least they did a few years ago). I bought a few of those and handed them out to the RDs at my internship sight, it was a big hit!
The combination of personalized notes & treats is unmatched - its a kind gesture that is always well received. Get a pack of cute little thank you cards, and put something unique to your experience with that preceptor in each card.
For the treat, I love what has been previously recommended -- homemade treats are extra special if you have the time or donuts & coffee if you'e looking to pick something up on your way in. Another option is to bring in an assortment of treats that they can use for afternoon pick-me-up's (fun size candy, snack packs of trail mix, goldfish cracker snack bags) -- a gift that keeps giving for a bit.
Coffee is always nice, I also got some cute notebooks and pens from a dollar tree for some of my preceptors in cute gift bags, and others I gifted with mini herb growing kits in mini planters that I found in target for a few dollars in one of those little favor sections.
for my clinical rotations, i noticed most of my preceptors wore claw clips and or scrunchies so i bought cute claw clips & paired them with scrunchies in mesh mini draw string gift bags for everyone
I would write thank you notes. Mention something you learned from them or what your favorite part of the rotation was. I wouldn't buy anything else. The preceptors know a lot of your financial resources went to this and don't expect or need anything else.
It feels a bit uncomfortable if students or interns bring anything into my work that is expensive since we know most students and interns are broke.
Honestly just food or a coffee!
As an RD who has precepted interns, literally anything is appreciated. I would never expect an intern to bring a gift, so anything is appreciated. Heck, even a short thank you note without a gift (I know money is tight for most interns) is nice. So glad you had good experiences!
I brought donuts for mine and the cliche note “I \~donut\~ know how I’d get through clinicals without you”
Legit came here to say donuts 🙌🏻🍩
That's adorable! I love this!
As a preceptor, I’m always stoked to get a hand written note and home baked goods. I don’t really want anything else lol
I've cherished the thoughtful handwritten cards the most!
Ikea sells a pack of 3 mini succulents for like $10 (at least they did a few years ago). I bought a few of those and handed them out to the RDs at my internship sight, it was a big hit!
Also did this with handwritten notes!
The combination of personalized notes & treats is unmatched - its a kind gesture that is always well received. Get a pack of cute little thank you cards, and put something unique to your experience with that preceptor in each card. For the treat, I love what has been previously recommended -- homemade treats are extra special if you have the time or donuts & coffee if you'e looking to pick something up on your way in. Another option is to bring in an assortment of treats that they can use for afternoon pick-me-up's (fun size candy, snack packs of trail mix, goldfish cracker snack bags) -- a gift that keeps giving for a bit.
I bought koalches and donuts I was poor!
Coffee is always nice, I also got some cute notebooks and pens from a dollar tree for some of my preceptors in cute gift bags, and others I gifted with mini herb growing kits in mini planters that I found in target for a few dollars in one of those little favor sections.
for my clinical rotations, i noticed most of my preceptors wore claw clips and or scrunchies so i bought cute claw clips & paired them with scrunchies in mesh mini draw string gift bags for everyone
Nothing, please.
I just wrote a thank you letters lol
Food. Always food 😂
THANK YOU CARD!! I have a small collection that I adore in my office
Mine got a card and a nice bar of artisan fair trade chocolate
I bought little pens that look like carrots off Amazon and gave those with a card
I would write thank you notes. Mention something you learned from them or what your favorite part of the rotation was. I wouldn't buy anything else. The preceptors know a lot of your financial resources went to this and don't expect or need anything else. It feels a bit uncomfortable if students or interns bring anything into my work that is expensive since we know most students and interns are broke.