23 Practical Graduation Gift Ideas for the Future Nurse in Your Life (2024)

One of the ways a nurse can express their personality is through a fun take on a professional grade stethoscope. You can choose from a wide variety of prints and colors, so they can change it up ever so often.

"Since I started wearing those shoes I haven’t been having back pain. Plus, I can wipe them clean and I don’t have to worry about my shoe laces coming untied!" -Nicole Giglio, RN

Long days in the hospital means meal prep is a must. Corkcicle makes top handle, cooler lunch bags that safely and stylishly store last night's leftovers. Consider this a great, practical graduation gift for any future nurse.

"The best gift I received during the pandemic! These headbands saved my ears from the painful mask loops." -Tara Varone, RN

Scrubs make it hard to express yourself through fashion. That's why small, personal jewelry is every nurse's favorite gift. Tai Jewelry makes teeny tiny cubic zirconia necklaces that won't get in her way, but will add just enough bling.

"A cozy and comfortable jacket to wear over your scrubs at work. For an extra personalized gift, get it embroidered with their name and hospital." -Lucie Banting, RN

"This is the only way I stay on top of my water intake at work. It keeps track of your intake and the bottle lights up to remind you to drink water when you’re falling behind." -Erin Dukoff, RN

Dagne Dover makes the bags all the girls (and guys) want. The Allyn tote can be her everyday carryall, fitting a water bottle, coffee tumbler, paperwork, pouches and so much more. It's the best kept secret of a nurse's office on wheels. If she's not a purse girl, the brand makes great backpacks and supply organizers,too.

"I always need my Apple Watch to get through a long shift. I can count patient’s respirations and heart rate with my stopwatch, set reminders for tasks, and count my steps throughout the day." -Nicole Giglio, RN

"Figs are comfortable, durable, stylish, and best of all, they have all the pockets you will ever need. They are even better when you get them as a gift!" - Nicole Brearton, RN

Sometimes a nurse willonly have time for sip when they're on a shift, and man, does that sip matter throughout the day. Hydroflask is one of the only coffee tumbler brands that actually live up to their promise ofkeeping hot liquids hot for a solid 12 hours—and we're talking piping hot. So, no matter what time of day (or night) it is, their coffee will seem fresh.

"Nursing can be a physically strenuous occupation and stressful at times. I carry a lot of tension in my back and this massage gun helps work out all the kinks at the end of a long day." - Dana Giffin, RN

A good, stylish pair of sneakers is an absolute must for any nurse trekking around those hard hospital floors. Allbirds makes functionaland fashionable sneakers he or she will never want to take off—even after a 12-hour work day.

Hospitals can be chilly, especially in the winter or during those hot days of summer when the air conditioner is blasting. Since scrubs aren't super insulated, Jaanu made a compression top that is beneficial to blood flow and can help keep a nurse warm. They make a men's version, too.

Call it corny, but only a nurse will understand the need for this type of wine glass. Nurses see some crazy stuff, and if they are into wine, pairing these glasses with a nice bottle to crack open their first week of nurse dutywill make it tolerable.

"During the pandemic, we started having to wear eye protection during all patient care. Stoggles were a game changer. They are stylish, anti-fog, and comfortable." - MaryBethLee, RN

The work of a nurse includes walking, lifting, twisting, and turning. It canbe pretty taxing on the body. A massage is always a good idea, and Zeel makes it happen anytime, anywhere. You can even buy a Zeel gift card straight through Amazon. The graduating nurse in your life will appreciate this once they enter the working world.

"I wear these every day at work, and they are the best compressions socks I’ve found. I notice my legs and back hurting on days that I don’t wear them. They are breathable, durable, and super soft." -Erin Dukoff, RN

Nurses everywhere rave about the comfort of Dansko clogs.They feature a special arch stabilizer for consistentsupport and a deep setmemory foam in the footbedfor cushioning.