[JoMom4]

I have been invited to a co-worker's nursing graduation ceremony. I would like to get her a small gift, such as a book. Do you have any ideas, such as a reference you find helpful in your first year of nursing? Or, as a new grad, do you want something not nursing related? Thanks for the help!

[Angie O'Plasty, RN]

I don't know how fast you need it, but you might look here. I've had items shipped pretty quickly from them:

http://www.nursesdirect.com/

[MeghanRN]

If you wanted a pocket book, there is a series called "made incredibly easy"

Amazon or the bookstores sell them, and you can get pocket assessment guides, guide to EKG interpretation(rhythm strips of the heart), or I think a few others. I love them, they are great guides.

So its EKG/ECG made incredibly easy, assessment made incredibly easy, etc.

I do beleive they are 20$ each.

And yes, she will want something nursing related! At least, I did and so did everyone I know!

[racing-mom4]

My favorite gift I ever got was a starbucks travel coffee cup with a 25.00 gift cert tucked inside!!!

I use the cup everyday.

After graduation I bought my self a small silver RN charm off ebay. It cost less than 5.00 even with shipping. I wear it everyday unless I am going out somewhere "fancy" and want to wear my gold jewelry.

[santhony44]

A gift certificate from Amazon or a bookstore that has nursing books would be nice; then she can pick what she wants.

[allthingsbright]

I second the starbucks. I also like these little handheld books--you can give her one depending on what specialty she is going into. Here is the general one:

RNotes A Nurses Clinical Pocket Guide

I love mine!

[melissar121]

i suggest cash, she may want to have a great break before starting her job and possibly a mini vacation. i know that's what i want, I'm graduating this month and i want to take a trip.

[NWGeorgiaRN]

Cute stethoscope, RNotes book, cute ID reel or lanyard, nurse watch... check ebay for good prices

[kck605]

My Mom bought me a nice stethoscope. But if anyone asks me what I want...I am saying money. Cause I haven't been working while in school, so between my financial aid running out and my first paycheck...I'm going to be very broke. I would talk to her and find out what her burdens are going to be and get something that will take the stress off. OH, maybe a gift certificate to a spa or something.