Need help with graduation gift idea for new RN grad

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Hi all nurses new & old nurses (like me).

My niece is graduating from nursing school and things are so different today than they were when I graduated, I am at a loss for what to get her for a graduation gift. Any ideas of what might be most appreciated/useful/practical in today's fast-paced, electronic world of nursing? I want to get her something personal and thoughtful, but maybe also something a new grad would want to use in her new practice.

Any ideas would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Windynurse :)

Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

A good stethoscope if they don't have one already.

Specializes in Hospice.

A stethoscope, penlight, scissors, hemastats, watch, or anything that a nurse uses on a daily basis.

Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.

A high quality lunch box like the crew cooler would be a nice gift. A care package inside with advil tums lip balm a small tube of hand cream, vaporub to put in a mask,

mints chocolate kcups etc would also be very nice.

roser13, ASN, RN

6,504 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Gift card to a uniform store that gives a discount to nurses.

Windynurse

49 Posts

Specializes in Maternal Newborn.

Wow! Thanks everyone!

These are all great ideas!

I love the idea of putting something together in a care package. As far as a stethoscope, what kind of stethoscope would you recommend? Any opinion of a adding a keepsake of some kind or is that too old fashioned?

Love hearing more from you all!

Windynurse :)

Kittery

1 Article; 172 Posts

I just did a search for "stethoscope name tag" on Etsy, lots of cute stuff!

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=stethoscope%20name%20tag&ref=auto1

I personally am always looking for cute lanyards to wear my badge on!

Farawyn

12,646 Posts

Large work bag or tote. Lots of nurses have Vera Bradley.

Littman stethoscope

"sensible" gold small earrings

Nice big face watch with second hand

Mani/pedi/massage gift card for her off days

NOADLS

832 Posts

An inflatable mattress.

allnurses Guide

hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I

4 Articles; 5,044 Posts

Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
Wow! Thanks everyone!

These are all great ideas!

I love the idea of putting something together in a care package. As far as a stethoscope, what kind of stethoscope would you recommend? Any opinion of a adding a keepsake of some kind or is that too old fashioned?

Love hearing more from you all!

Windynurse :)

When I graduated in 2002 my husband purchased a Littman stethoscope for me and had my name and title engraved on the headpiece. I still have it and use it everyday.

Hppy

Windynurse

49 Posts

Specializes in Maternal Newborn.

Now I am really getting excited about finding a gift for my niece! This is so special to me since she will be the first one in the family to become a nurse since me, and that was a long time ago! As far as the gift card part some of you suggested, what are the best places to buy uniforms/supplies online?

Thanks again!

:up:

Agreed, a good stethoscope is worth it's weight in gold!!! Also, a good work bag is always appreciated.

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