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Pulling consecutive all-nighters, making it through clinicals and turning in those final exams have all brought them to this moment: It’s finally time for them to graduate from nursing school. And what better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion than to gift your future RN with unique nurse graduation gifts that will honor their journey.
Finding an appropriate present to mark their achievements doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, after you scroll through this list, it should be a breeze. We've looked at top-selling items on Amazon, read through some Reddit threads and asked actual nurses what they would want. We’ve included personalized gifts, like a laser engraved tumbler and monogrammed sweatshirt, that speak directly to their new profession. You can also find thoughtful self-care items, like lavender shower steamers and a foot massager, that will help them pour into themselves after all they've given to others. Several of our picks are also budget-friendly (under $30), and can be easily snagged online from popular retailers like Amazon, for speedy delivery.
Whether you are gifting a male nurse, female nurse or vet nurse, these top gifts for nurses,will help prepare them, and see them through their selfless career.
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Perfect for their office desk, mantel or coffee table, this acrylic centerpiece features encouraging words that'll motivate them to start and end their day on a positive note: "She believed she could, so she worked her ass off, and she did!" It's a gift she can appreciate forever.
Being a nurse isn't just a job; it's a way of life for your recent grad. This necklace, available in gold, rose gold or silver, remains a subtle symbol that being a nurse occupies a big spot in her heart.
Co-authors Kay Kennedy, Lucy Leclerc and Susan P. Campis are experienced RNs, executives and leaders sharing this journal for nurses to focus on self-care and reflection. The journal covers a period of six months and is written in SBAR format — a framework for communication common between healthcare professionals.
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For a subtle reminder throughout their day, this inexpensive key ring brings to mind the difference they are making in patients' lives. It comes in five variations with charms ranging from hearts and stethoscopes to face masks and nurse hats.
These syringe pens are as thoughtful as they are unique. Your purchase gets you a pack of 24 retractable black ink pens. The fake syringes are filled with colorful liquid — red, green, blue, yellow — that'll make taking notes pretty cool.
With this book, they can color away their stress. It features 40 removable pages and NSFW phrases nurses will find relatable. Keep in mind: There are a few curse words throughout.
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Funko Pop! created a line of frontline heroes to honor the nurses and doctors who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only four inches tall, the collectible is one of many you can purchase if your nurse is a Funko Pop! collector. If not, it's a cute figurine they can cherish with or without the included window box display.
If they have to wear studs to work, they might as well be these super cute sterling silver stethoscopes. The gemstones come in several colors, including all birthstones. Reviewers also noted that they are small and comfortable to wear all day long.
Give their stethoscope some love with a personalized tag engraved with their name, initials, birth year or graduation date. The accessory is made from high-quality copper and is described as being lightweight, hypoallergenic and easy to polish with soapy water.
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Featuring a cute graphic on its front, this versatile pouch can store various items. They can use it as a makeup bag, pencil case, you name it.
They can never have too many pairs of socks. This set is especially fun as each pair features stethoscopes, prescriptions, first aid kits and other nursing essentials.
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For those late night shifts, they'll want the convenience of espresso on demand. This portable machine will do just the trick, producing a nice caffeinated shot and saving them a trip to the coffee shop.
Choose from more than 10 tumbler colors before personalizing it with their name. The copper vacuum insulation will keep drinks cold for 24 hours and their liquids hot for 12.
Perfect for nurses, these headbands come with buttons on the side to wrap mask straps around. It's a more comfortable way of wearing a mask and helps to keep headaches away.
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Along with being portable, this hand warmer is also reusable and rechargeable. It's described as having a quick warm time that can last up to three to four hours when fully charged. Plus, it should fit perfectly in your hands.
You can personalize it with her preferred jewelry material — rose gold, silver or gold — and first name.
In one Reddit thread, nurses were saying they need all the pens. This set of 2 is actually pretty special, because it also features an LED light. "Nursing necessity! Use mine every shift. Works well," one Amazon reviewer wrote.
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Available in sizes up to 5XL, he can throw on this jacket over his scrubs on chillier days. It has plenty of pockets to hold all of his supplies.
Many Amazon reviewers who are nurses said this light-up clip is ideal for those on the night shift who don't want to disturb patients when they are sleeping by turning on the light.
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