[Laught3r]

I wanted to send a serious gift to a new grad nurse. I am thinking about putting item in the gift basket with a letter as to why she would need them.

I have learned that I need breath mints for those days when I go long stretches without water or have onions or garlic for lunch.

Hemastats cuz I never know when a foley may leak or other tubes.

Scissors for cutting tape, name bands when looking for IV sites, etc.

Can anyone think of any others?

[GardenDove]

How about a gift card to an espresso stand to stop at on the way to work?

[MeghanRN]

Lotion.

All of the hospital hand cleansers dry out your hands very quickly!

[kcalohagirl]

A sleep mask if the new grad works nights. Ear plugs for the same reasons.

[BmtTXLVN]

How about a good pair of insoles for those tired feet ?

[SmilingBluEyes]

Gift card from a place like Bath and Body or other similar shop the caters to self-pampering. Or perhaps the gift of massage.....

I sure could use one. (making mental note, get massage next week).

ALL nurses need a little love and pampering!

[Laught3r]

Oh my gosh!!!! Maybe I should make this basket for myself. I am loving these ideas. She is going to have a great basket to open on graduation day.

Keep the ideas coming!!! Thank you.

[General E. Speaking, RN]

How about a Valium salt lick for those really crazy days!


(kidding)



Add some Motrin and chocolate to your basket!

[Purdue_Nurse]

What about a nice penlight? I got a great one for graduation and I love it!

[sissyboo]

I was at Hastings the other day picking up an NCLEX study guide...I found a book "Training Wheels for Nurses" and got it for a friend who is soon to graduate! It's just full of little tidbits from nurses about everything from Interviews, Advocacy, Making friends with collegues, Having a bad day, etc. Just all sortsa little stuff!!