10 Gift Ideas for the Nurse in Your Life

Do you have an amazing nurse in your life you’d like to celebrate? Don’t know where to start? I’ve compiled the best gift ideas for the nurse in your life, filled with practical items they can use both in and out of work!

1. Nespresso Machine

If the nurse in your life is a coffee lover, the Nespresso is the perfect gift! This comes with a milk frother so that they can save $ on Starbucks and have a delicious latte at home. I’ve had this for over 6 months and we are obsessed with it! Plus, you can recycle the pods. How neat is that?

2. Portable Charger

I hate when my phone is on low battery at the hospital and I don’t have my phone charger! This portable charger is great both for work and for life, and this Anker portable charger holds a charge so well and charges your phone super quickly. It’s also compact and affordable.

3. Backpack

You guys know I’m actually obsessed with my Lulumon City Adventurer 17L backpack. This beautiful wine color is on sale!!! I highly highly recommend this bag as it has so many compartments. My favorite part is the bottom compartment that’s specifically made for your smelly socks and shoes!

4. Badge Reel

Badge reels are a fun way to add a bit of fun to our scrubs. I love the customized badge reels on Etsy, like this uterus one that I’ve used for years! This small business makes such high quality ones at an affordable price!

5. Hydroflask

I use this 16 oz. Hydroflask for my coffee for both work and outside of work. It keeps my coffee + tea hot for hours, even when I set it down at the beginning of my shift and don’t have a chance to drink it until midnight! I’ve tried a lot of different tumblers. This one is the best - especially with the flip top lid that is totally spill-proof.

6. Stasher Snack Bag

I love my stashers for my snacks because they’re durable and reusable. I haven’t purchased ziploc bags for more than a year now! I have all the sizes but this snack size is truly perfect for both portion-control and packing your snacks for work. They come in a variety of colors and are dishwasher safe. They’re the perfect gift for anyone in your life!

7. Eye Mask

I included this in the 5 Sleep Must-Haves for Nightshifters blogpost, but I swear by these! Not only are they super affordable, they are the best eye masks I’ve tried because they’re shaped in a way that doesn’t squish your eyes. Plus, theyre light and truly light-blocking.

8. Compression Socks

I mean, we can never have enough compression socks. These socks by Figs is truly some of the best I’ve ever worn, not even exaggerating. They’re perfectly thin yet provide amazing compression. And they’re adorable!? These would make any nurse happy.

9. Passion Planner

I’ve used a Passion Planner since undergrad and I swear by them. Totally worth every cent. I’ve used ones from Target, Erin Condren, you name it, but I always come back to this one! I’ve used their Medium planner, their Undated planner, their Academic planner and I’m currently using a large Undated one. I love that they’re customizable and now they have stunning new colors, as well as Daily planners!

10. Scrub Jacket

I’ve seen this scrub jacket everywhere and when I saw my coworker wearing it the other day, I added it to my Christmas list! It has amazing reviews, is moisture wicking, flattering, and has so many pockets. Plus, you can even get it embroidered for an additional $12. Santa? I’ll take a small, thanks!

If you have any more ideas, comment them below!

xo,

Clara