Nurses are a core part of our healthcare system, often working long hours and going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their patients. With the holiday season approaching, you may be wondering “what can I get them to show my appreciation?” We’ve put together a list of 7 great gift ideas for the nurses in your life that are not only useful, but will make them feel valued and appreciated too.
1. Quality Compression Socks
Nurses spend many hours on their feet. Compression socks not only help reduce fatigue and swelling, but they also can be a fun fashion statement for nurses. Compression socks come in basic colors like black and white, but also have a variety of patterns as well that can be paired with their solid colored scrubs!
2. Spa Gift Certificates
Everyone needs a little relaxation in their lives, nurses are no different. After a long shift or week of multiple shifts, nurses can use their gift card for some much needed self care.
3. Portable Coffee Makers
If you know a travel nurse, they are always on the go, potentially moving locations every 13 weeks. Even though they may move around a lot, coffee is still an essential part of the morning (or night) routine. Small or portable coffee makers make it easy for them to pack in their cars between assignments and don’t take up a lot of space in their temporary housing.
4. Scrubs
Every nurse loves getting new scrubs, especially when they don’t have to buy them themselves. Let them choose their color or pattern by gifting them with a gift card to different stores that have their favorite scrub brands. A few include FIGS, Amazon (to purchase BARCO Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs), Jaanuu or Cherokee Scrubs.
5. Health and Fitness Trackers
If the nurse in your life doesn’t have a Fitbit or Apple Watch, it may just be at the top of their list. It can help them keep track of their steps, monitor their own health and set reminders while on the job.
6. Tumblers or High-Quality Water Bottles
There are a LOT of great water bottle brands out there that are perfect for the nurses on the go. Stanley Cups and Owala water bottles are two of the more popular ones at this time. If you don’t want to buy a top-name brand one, there are many off brand water bottles similar to these that have great reviews. Hydration is key to helping nurses stay healthy!
7. Comfortable Shoes
Nurses tend to have a favorite type of shoe brand that they find most comfortable. Find out what brand the nurse in your life loves and purchase a new pair for them. Gifting a good pair of shoes not only provides high-quality comfort for them while on the job, but can also be a fashion statement too.
8. Personalized Gifts
There are many nurse-themed gifts available that you can personalize for the person you’re buying for. Coffee cups, stethoscopes, tumblers, t-shirts and lanyards are a few customizable gifts you can find.
These gifts not only show your appreciation for the incredible work nurses do, but all of them can help provide a bit of comfort and joy in their demanding profession. Remember, the best gifts are those that come from the heart and acknowledge who they are. Personalize the gifts for the person you’re buying for and show them how appreciative you are of them!