Feeling welcome.

The author reflects on her and her husband's adoption of a little black cat named Bella from an animal shelter. Topics covered include the cat's rebuke by her new feline family as she approached, the similar unwelcoming behavior on certain nursing units between old and new staff members, and the logical approach to welcome new staff onboard as they would help relieve staffing shortages. Also noted are simple strategies to help a new coworker feel welcome.