Great gift for new grad RN?

1. We're graduating in December and I'd like to get my study-budy/best friend something very special. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
   
   She's plans to pursue Pedi Nursing. TIA

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   Mom, wife, RN
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   Nov 11, '05

   Does she have her peds stethoscope yet? Or a watch with a funny face?
4. 
   Nov 11, '05

   She has neither. Can you recommend a good online source? Thanks!!
5. 
   Nov 11, '05

   allheart.com for the stethoscopes
   
   
   
   im hoping for a littman for Christmas or graduation myself
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   Nov 11, '05

   I was strapped for cash when i graduated. here is what i did for my most bestest friend ever.
   
   I got a pencil box - the bigger kind, from Walmart. On the front I put some funny nursing cartoon, and her name with RN after it.
   
   inside went: Bandage scissors, a roll of tape, a small bottle of hand lotion, and a small bottle of tylenol, a roll of quarters for the vending machine (night shift the cafeteria sometimes closes), a pair of hemostats, several cool pens, a few snack bars and a few mixes of cocoa in packets. On the inside lid I put a card with important hospital numbers (I was already an aide there)like pharmacy, lab, etc. and a photo of her children.
   
   It didn't cost too much and was a big hit- she used it for several years, though I think it probably is in the trash now.
   
   I'm also fond of those necklaces with the Cadecusus and RN on them...always have wanted one of those.
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   Nov 11, '05

   Great gift ideas. Also, you can try the good ol' generic. Gift card or treat her to a nice dinner.
8. 
   Nov 11, '05

   I like the box idea! I might make one up for me!
   As far as online sources go, ebay is always good but I suppose you should have an idea about what you are looking for. If I remember where online I got my stethoscope, I'll post the address.
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   Nov 11, '05

   A good stethoscope is a great gift, and you can have the metal part engraved with her name, the date, and anything else you want to say -- your name, something about your friendship, etc. ("Jane Smith, (graduation date), from Sue Brown -- Best Buds 4Ever" or whatever would be appropriate). Makes it v. personal and special!
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    Nov 12, '05

    I bought myself a littman stethoscope with my initals engraved on it-a good idea! What about some books on your first year of nursing & how to survive it-there's quite a few books out on the topic.
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    Nov 12, '05

    An American Express gift check. That way if she is broke she can buy what she needs.

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