Best Gifts for Nurses

Best gifts to treat the hard-working nurse in your life.

Nurses have had a rough year and you want to treat them this year! But you have no idea where to start. This guide has the absolute best gifts for nurses in 2020!

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Apple Watch Series 6

The Series 6, which was just released this Fall, tracks heart rate data, workout stats, and can even perform EKGs and now blood oxygen monitoring! Nurses also love being able to see and respond to texts while at work without taking out their phone. It works best when paired with an iPhone, so make sure your nurse has an iPhone before you invest in this gift. If you do, you will be able to choose from a variety of wristband and casing colors to match the personality and style of any nurse!

Yeti Rambler 20oz Tumbler

Yeti’s are the best at keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. And with nurses staying busy with COVID-19 patients, the chances to take a drink or less now more than ever. Your favorite nurse will be thankful and their coffee will stay hot. The magnetic sliding lid is a pleasure to open and separates from the clear plastic piece completely to ensure thorough cleaning after each use.

Vera Bradley Medical Professional Backpack

If you’re favorite nurse is still bringing their old backpack from nursing school to work everyday, this Vera Bradley bag is the perfect Christmas gift for them. It’s designed with the nurse in mind and even has a ventilated compartment for clothes/shoes. It comes in either a sleek all black or a more colorful Indiana Blossoms Navy. Any nurse would love to show off this bag at work while also having everything they need within reach at any time during their shifts!

FIGS 100% Awesome Compression Socks

Compression socks are all the rage this year and FIGS is an extremely popular brand making some of the best looking, contemporary scrubs on the market. Although they look fairly plain, these socks are so comfortable that you won’t want to take them off after your shift is over. Your favorite nurse will love these socks as an upgraded stocking-stuffer.

Leatherman Raptor Trauma Shears

These shears have 5 different functions and are possibly the coolest accessory you can buy for the money. Yes, they are over the top for most nursing jobs. But who cares? I’d rather have my shears be this awesome than to have a normal set that you will no doubt lose in a couple of days. Make sure your favorite nurse is ready for whatever comes through the door with the Raptor Trauma Shears.

Nursing Coffee Cup and Wine Glass

This coffee mug + wine glass combination is a great gift for the light-hearted nurses out there who can find humor in their profession. They’ll laugh every time they see them and enjoy using them both before and after each of their shifts!

Starbucks E-Gift Card

Nurses love coffee, and they especially love Starbucks. What better way to show your love and support for nurses than treating them to some free coffee to fuel them during their long shifts? And when you buy online, it’s super easy to email the gift card so they can use it right away!

Ear Saving Headband

Nurses are going to be stuck wearing face masks at work for the foreseeable future (and maybe forever). These headbands are specifically designed with nurses in mind and provide buttons on the side to wrap the mask around, saving their ears from painful chafing. And they look good, too!

Motivational Badge Reels

If your favorite nurse is still rocking their school or hospital issued badge reel, check these out. Choose from several different designs, each pack comes with 3 unique badge reels to spice up their nursing badge.

Yeti Daytrip Lunch Box

If your nurse is still taking their lunch to work in a plastic bag or their old lunch box, treat them to the luxury experience of the Yeti Daytrip Lunch Box. The insulation will keep their food cold even if the break room fridge is full.

Scout Tote Bags

Scout is a popular brand of tote bags that are perfect for nurses who like to carry a lot of stuff with them to work. The bags have several pockets for a phone, keys, water bottle, etc. Scout Bags come in several different color options so you can find the perfect one for your favorite nurse!

Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Nurses spend a majority of their shift staring at bright screens while charting. Blue light blocking glasses can help reduce eye strain, redness, and fatigue. This pack has 3 different options and comes with 2 pairs.

Wine Lover’s Gift Box

Lots of nurses like to relax with a glass of wine after work. This gift box comes with a pair of comfy socks, wine glass, chocolate, and more. Your nurse will be in heaven after work with this gift!

ROQ Silicone Wedding Rings

For nurses who are worried about their rings getting dirty, or ripping their gloves, these silicone rings are perfect. So your wedding ring can stay safe and clean while you work. Each pack comes with 4 different colors so you can switch it up, too!

Cryotex Massage Gun

Massage guns have exploded in popularity lately and for good reason; they are like having your own personal masseuse after each shift. This model is cheaper than most and has 4,000+ reviews with a 4.7 star rating on Amazon. Each gun comes with several different attachments, so it will be sure to fix all of your favorite nurses aches and pains.

Swearing Nurse Coloring Book

Not for the faint of heart, this coloring book is filled with hilarious quotes that will make any nurse laugh, as long as they don’t take things too seriously and can laugh at the funny and sometimes unbelievable moments of being a nurse.

Hydro Flask Water Bottle

Everyone seems to have a Hydro Flask nowadays and they are perfect for nurses who like to have a cold drink by their side at all times. The flip-up wide mouth straw is easy to use and the double-wall vacuum seal construction will keep their drink ice cold until the last sip.

Rifle Paper Co 2021 17- Month Planner

Nurses have crazy schedules and need to stay organized. These awesome planners are redesigned each year and look amazing. Make sure your favorite nurse stays on schedule so they can have time to hang out with you in 2021.

Oofos OOCloog Orthopedic Clogs

If your favorite nurse is suffering from foot pain or plantar fasciitis after their shifts, the new Ooofos clogs are the perfect gift. Designed with foot anatomy in mind, these clogs are a dream to wear and will help with active recovery even while working a 12 hour shift.