My Favorite Graduation Gifts for Nursing Students

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Unique & Thoughtful Graduation Gifts for Nursing Students

I'm sure you are proud of your nursing student's graduation! Celebrate by giving them the perfect gift... It could be a practical gift that a new Nurse would likely need and use every day! Or it could be something lavish, like a gift card to dinner or the spa... Or a beautiful piece of jewelry! If funny is your style, there are sure plenty of those kind of gifts too!

I hope you'll find the perfect gift here, or at least get a good idea or two :) These suggestions come from nursing students, RNs, and others who have some clever ideas.

Czech nursing students in 2006. Photo by Vlastimil on Flickr.

Cute Nurse's Tote Bag

Nurses Always Having Something to Carry... Why not carry it in style?

Prestige Medical 705-dtn Large Tote Bag Dotty Nurse

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Unique Medical Themed Pen - Great Graduation Gift for Nursing Students!

This pen has a Caduceus on the clip.

Marquis by Waterford Polished Chrome Ball Pen with Caduceus Emblem (WM/712/CHR/CAE)

Amazon Price: $18.56 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

At under $20, this pen is affordable, yet very elegant and classy. I think it would make a nice gift for a new nurse.

Beautiful RN Jewelry.....

One of my favorite gift ideas for the Registered Nurse!

14K Gold Diamond Cut RN Caduceus Pendant

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Classic gold RN and caduceus pendant. Great medical charm for a necklace.

Nurse Wine Holder

Unique Gift for the New Nurse

Nurse Wine Bottle Holder or Display from H&K Steel Sculptures 6125-LI

Amazon Price: $89.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

This wine caddy looks like a nurse statue! It holds one bottle of wine. It is handcrafted in Germany out of Recycled Steel and Copper. It would make a great decoration for the home or office.

A Great Gift for the new Nurse!

Described as "Best Lunch Bag Ever"

Picnic Time Pranzo Insulated Lunch Tote, Black

Amazon Price: $29.35 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Nurses can save money by bringing their lunch to work. This lunch bag has rave reviews. Not only is this very well insulated, but it also comes with mini salt and pepper shakers, silverwear, and a cloth napkin!

Traditional Wrist Watch for Nurses

Timex Women's T2H391 Easy Reader White Strap Nurses Watch

Amazon Price: $26.00 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

This affordable watch is both stylish and practical. It has the date and a sweeping second hand. Many positive customer reviews on Amazon!

Clip-on Watch for Nurses and Doctors

Recommended by a Nurse!

Nurse/ Nursing Medical Lapel Glow Watch Military Time

Amazon Price: $26.60 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Although watches are a neccesity for nurses, a wrist watch isn't always the best idea. It can be in the way when washing hands and it can be unsanitary. A nice alternative is a pocket watch or a watch like this one that can be clipped on to your clothes.

This one also has military time, which can come in handy! Sometimes military time is used in medical settings to avoid confusions with AM/PM.

Buy a High Quality Stethoscope as a Gift!

If your nursing student has been using a cheaper model, it might be time to upgrade.

3M Littmann 2141 Master Classic II Stethoscope, Black, 27 inch

Amazon Price: $98.50 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

The quality of a stethoscope can make a great difference in what you can hear. This one allows you to hear the nuances of the heart and lungs, while blocking out much of the environmental noises that you don't want to hear. Reviewers rave about its excellent acoustics, and it seems that the extra cost is well worth it.

Nurses Make a Difference Plaque

Nurse's Plaque "Nurses Make A Difference"

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Gift Idea for Nurses who Love Cats

Cats Dress up as a Nurse for this Beach Towel

Kitty Cat Nurse Beach Towel

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Helpful Books for the New Nurse

Tips and Advice for the Nurse's First Year on the Job

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Help them prepare for the NCLEX licensing test!

Nursing students are advised to take the test within 1 month of graduating.

Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2012-2013 Strategies, Practice, and Review WITH CD-ROM (Kaplan Nclex-Rn Exam)

Amazon Price: $20.98 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

This is an up-to-date book, sure to help with preparing for the test! Another idea is to pay for a prep course.

Give the Gift of Spa!

Spa Finder Celebrate Gift Card

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Choose your gift card value: $25, $50, or $100.

More than 5000 locations!

Gift cards are always one my favorite presents. Many people like the treat of a visit to the spa... To pamper themselves!

Book of Short Stories.... Great present for people who love to read!

Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul: 101 Stories to Celebrate, Honor and Inspire the Nursing Profession (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Amazon Price: $6.17 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books always have memorable stories! Short stories are great because you don't have to remember the plot or characters. Sometimes when your life is busy, reading a story when you have the time is easier than a whole novel!

Nurse Merchandise at CafePress

Coffee, Oral Solution, USP - Thermos Bottle (12oz)

This is my favorite! It's an insulated travel coffee mug that has a label on it as if coffee is a medicine! You'll have to look at the close-up picture to see what I mean.

Price: $18.99 Buy Now

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A Funny Gift for those with a sense of humor!

NURSE ~Novelty Sign~ parking rn nurses medical gift

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Violators get an unusual punishment! Wrap this present up, or simply post it in their driveway for a nice graduation surprise!

More Great RN Pendants to Choose From

Ebay has lots of variety!

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Funny Nurse Shirts

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More Ideas for the Perfect Graduation Gift

  • 1Gift card to a Medical Supply Store or Uniform Store
  • 2Gift card to a Salon
  • 3Cash (Put it in a nice box or card.)
  • 4Dinner at a Fancy Restaurant

Gift Cards for Restaurants

a few of my favorite places to eat out!

Be sure to select a gift card from a restaurant chain that has a location in the recipient's area. If you aren't sure, use google or the restaurant website to determine locations before purchasing.
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Where I got some of my ideas from....

I had to do some research for this gift guide!

I pride myself in giving useful, practical, and interesting gift suggestions. I can't link to every possible idea on this page, but I've tried to pick out the best.

Here are some of the advice I read in putting together this guide:
Graduation gift for new nurse (220101) - Nursing for Nurses
My daughter is graduating from nursing school next month. Any unique ideas for a gift?
Nursing School Graduation Gift Ideas (215381) - Nursing for Nurses
My sister is getting ready to graduate from nursing school and since I'm just in pre-nursing not sure what might be a good idea for a gift for her?
Best Watch for an RN? (ASN, BSN, or MSN only please)? | Nursing Schools
What is the best wrist watch to have as a working nurse? I'm a guy nearing nursing school graduation. So unisex...

Poll Question - Just for Fun!

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Your Comments and Thoughts

Do you have a great gift idea?

  • BiminiBahamas May 8, 2012 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Fun lens with good ideas!
  • blabbermouth Aug 23, 2011 @ 3:28 am | delete
    Great Lens
  • celebrate May 7, 2011 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    I like your lunch box cooler idea. I am planning to give my sister-in-law, who is a nurse, a really nice water bottle.

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Frame for their Diploma 

and you might also want to get a frame for their RN license, too!

Leather Nurse's Bible 

Nurses' Bible New Revised Standard Version (Bible Nrsv Gift)

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"I make a difference." 

Encouraging Gift Idea

Lapel Pin - Heart with Stethoscope

Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now