35 Gifts Perfect for a Newly Graduated Nurse (2024)

As they step over the threshold between years of nursing school and a nursing career, a newly minted RN deserves a break. Gift them some R&R to get them in the practice of taking time for much-needed self-care.

Hospital standards and practices vary from facility to facility, but one thing a nurse is likely to need at all times is their ID badge. Help them keep it handy with a cute badge reel they’ll always know is theirs.

The empowering mantras on these 20 illustrated cards will be the perfect pick-me-up during a long shift.

Go all out with a nurse-friendly spin on a classic grad gift. The mess-resistant silicone band and lightweight aluminum case on this version of the Apple Watch will handle hospital messes with ease.

They can display their graduation regalia or even their very first official set of scrubs on this wood hanger that’s dressed up with handmade, personalized wire letters.

This sophisticated charm for a necklace or bracelet features a bold RN engraved on a 14 karat gold, white gold, or rose gold disc, with the option to add up to two lines of additional personalized engraving on the back.

This practical handbook offers firsthand guidance and tips to help an RN navigate their first few months in their new role, covering everything from patient interaction and stress management techniques to work-life balance.

This smart-looking pad will come in handy when they need to jot down notes on the job or at home, and it can be customized with a graduate’s name and favorite color.

This stylish under-scrub tee is made with a soft cotton-modal blend that optimizes comfort, and emblazoned with a direct, poignant message.

These unisex socks are comfortable enough to last through a grueling shift, thanks to their cotton-blend fiber, and they’ll allow your favorite RN to show a little wink of personality while they’re at it.

On the other hand, these cheeky crew socks are best suited to when they’re off the clock.

A hospital staple, the stethoscope is practically a rite of passage for a graduate in the medical field. To wow your giftee, opt for a high-tech digital stethoscope. Or keep it classic with a Littman III, an industry standard you can have engraved.

A spiffy custom stethoscope tag will help them keep track of their ’scope in a hospital that’s full of them.

And then they can tote it between work and home, along with other handy supplies like pens, scissors, and medical tape in this cleverly designed personalized case.

TIme to break out the bubbly! Toast the newest RN in town with a personalized bottle of brut.

This illustrated greeting card can be customized right down to details like skin tone, hairstyle, and even scrub color.

One thing every nurse is going to need is a trusty work bag. This roomy tote from Herschel has sturdy reinforced handles, an easy-to-clean nylon exterior, convenient outer compartments for stashing essentials, and a rainbow of available colorways.

Their morning coffee will stay hot through the commute and beyond in this stainless steel tumbler, which keeps beverages hot for six hours and cold for up to 18. You can also choose from several nurse-centric adornments, and add your giftee’s name.

Whether they want to brush up on the basics after hours or share some of their essential know-how with guests, this detailed poster will add a little bit of them to their walls.

Meanwhile, on the job, they’ll find that this classic foldable clipboard, complete with reference sheets, is handy for keeping track of patient information and case notes.