10 Gift Ideas for Nurses and Nursing Students
Since this year has been even more hectic than normal, we know it’s important to get the nurses in our lives what they actually want and need. Below are ten ideas for gifts your favorite fellow nurses- and nursing students- will love.
A Rise and Set Light
A rise and set light is a fun way to make sure the nurse in your life is getting a great night’s rest. In the evenings, these lights dim down slowly and in the mornings, they light up slowly; each to allow your body to adjust better to the day or night ahead.
The Casper Glow Light is a great way to get the best rest. Since you can adjust it just by twisting it, set your schedule with the app, and since it even works as a nightlight, it’s incredibly easy to use and has a few uses.
Another great rise and set light is the Hatch Restore, which doubles as an alarm clock, making it multifunctional as well.
Either of these options are great to help your favorite nurse prepare for a great night’s rest so they can face the next day (and long shift) ahead!
Just because our holidays might be spent working, doesn’t mean we don’t deserve some perfect gifts this season either!
A New Movement Tracker
Whether it’s an Apple Watch, a Fitbit, or a Fossil Smartwatch, this gift will make their day—and help them keep up with how much they move, their heart rate, their schedule for the day, and so much more!
New Work Gear
Whether it’s scrubs or a new pair of shoes, a nurse can never have too many work clothes!
Find out their size, their favorite brands, and give them something they’ll use for a long time! Some popular brands for scrubs include FIGS, Jaanuu, and Uniform Advantage.
A Spa Day
Booking a day for your favorite nurse at a local spa is an easy gift they are sure to love. A massage, facial, pedicure, or other treatment is sure to make them feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
Not sure what spa treatment they want? Most spas offer gift cards, so they can make sure to get exactly what they want.
If they’d rather stay home, creating a spa day at home is the perfect gift. Gifting a basket full of at-home spa goodies is a great idea, and can be personalized! Some items could include bath bombs, body scrub, a candle, their favorite soap, a face mask, a hair mask, a manicure or pedicure kit, and a robe.
A Subscription Box
Whether they love makeup, tea, shaving, or reading, there’s an easy subscription box for it now!
Some great one subscription programs are Adults & Crafts for the crafter; Book of the Month for the readers; Birchbox or Ipsy for the beauty lover; Driftaway for the coffee drinker; Harry’s Shave Club for the person who is always looking for a better razor; Horti for the plant lovers; Stitchfix for the fashion lover; Sips By for the tea drinkers; Universal Yums or SnackCrate for the person who always has snacks with them; and Yogi Surprise for the yogi in your life.
Each of these will drop off your favorite nurse’s products right at their front door. Most come with the option to buy a one month or longer subscription; a six-month subscription will have them enjoying your present at least through next summer!
A Wellness Journal
Wellness journals are a great way for nurses to keep track of their wellness through their hectic schedules. These are great places to make and track goals, keep track of habits that they’re trying to make, create a mindfulness practice, and so much more.
Some great wellness journals include Papier’s, the Happiness Planner, and the Ban.do wellness planner!
Afraid they won’t find enough time? This one line a day journal is perfect for them! Just jot down a quick blurb about your day and carry on.
A Zip-up Fleece Jacket
Perfect for the nurse who’s always cold, this personalized zip-up jacket lets them stay cozy all shift. Also perfect for your favorite nursing student, who’s keeping warm while finishing up their exams.
A Massage (at Home!)
Give them the gift of massage without ever having to leave their house.
The Magic Hands Neck, Back and Shoulder Massager with Heat or the Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager are both great ways to relieve tension in the neck, back, and shoulders after a long day.
After standing all day, your feet and legs are exhausted. That’s why the Brookstone Foot & Calf Massager or the Sharper Image Heated Foot Massager are perfect gift ideas for them. These massagers come with multiple settings to give your feet a fresh start!
Kitchen Appliances to Save Them Time
In the kitchen, the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stand mixer are great ideas to help your favorite nurse save time when cooking.
With any of these tools, they’re sure to cut down on the time they have to spend in the kitchen making dinner or prepping meals for the week.
Reusable Mug
For the nurse who never has enough coffee before they leave the house, a reusable travel mug is a perfect idea!
Are they more of an iced coffee or tea drinker? No worries. This Neon Lights Tumbler is sure to light up their day! And these reusable metal straws will go along with it perfectly!