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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... Read More

  1. by GardenDove
    Jan 27, '07
    Joined: Oct '06; Posts: 1,256; Likes: 66
    I think a gift certificate for a massage or spa trip would be nice, if it's not outside the budget.
  2. by Laught3r
    Jan 27, '07
    Occupation: Peds Joined: Jun '06; Posts: 79; Likes: 49
    "I think a gift certificate for a massage or spa trip would be nice, if it's not outside the budget."

    I have until August to get the basket together. I think I will save and get the spa trip for her. Thanks. This is so great I hope others will copy these ideas and put together baskets. My unit has stated that they will put a basket together for new nurses who come to the unit. (minus the spa trips and massages.)
  3. by peds77
    Jan 27, '07
    Joined: Oct '06; Posts: 28; Likes: 1
    Pens lots of pens RED & Black.......mini calculator that fits on ur ID tag...Staples has them for .99 at the check out counter love mine....
  4. by canoehead
    Jan 27, '07
    Joined: Oct '00; Posts: 8,772; Likes: 8,533
    A small pocket sized calculator, lip balm, scissors, a gift certificate for the local coffee stop, or the local take out.
  5. by maryloufu
    Jan 27, '07
    Occupation: RN Case Manager Specialty: 4 year(s) of experience in PCU, Home Health ; Joined: Sep '06; Posts: 254; Likes: 178
    Vicks for under the nose? I was glad to stumble past that little tip.
  6. by Agnus
    Jan 27, '07
    Occupation: RN Joined: Nov '99; Posts: 2,950; Likes: 620
    A clipboard with quick reference cheat sheets printed on it. You know the kind with conversion charts, critical drug info, lab info, glasgo scale etc. There are different ones oout there. Or a pocket aid with simular info.
  7. by JentheRN05
    Jan 27, '07
    Occupation: RN Specialty: OB, ortho/neuro, home care, office ; Joined: Aug '05; Posts: 965; Likes: 49
    little book called RNotes it is a quick reference guide. AND a gift card to a place like nurses station. I know since I've graduated I have collected TONS of little 'nurse' nicknacks and I love them all. I buy one every chance I have the money. T-shirts, pins, statues, hats, sweatshirts you name it. It has either RN or Nurse on it
  8. by cisco
    Jan 27, '07
    Joined: Jan '07; Posts: 54; Likes: 6
    one of the nicest gifts I received was a really nice, stylish watch with a trendy leather band and a second hand of course.
  9. by rainy scarlett
    Jan 27, '07
    Joined: Aug '06; Posts: 119; Likes: 4
    ~a roll of coins for your locker to raid the vending machines~
  10. by NoWaNrN
    Jan 27, '07
    Specialty: 6 year(s) of experience in critical care and LTC ; From: US ; Joined: Oct '05; Posts: 223; Likes: 26
    I got a good stethoscope (Litman) That is what I would buy a new grad. I love mine
  11. by Laught3r
    Jan 28, '07
    Occupation: Peds Joined: Jun '06; Posts: 79; Likes: 49
    This is so awesome. I am definitely using alot of this ideas if not all. I started shopping this weekend already.
  12. by ddoosier
    Jan 28, '07
    Specialty: SICU, NTICU ; Joined: Feb '06; Posts: 75; Likes: 30
    "Your 1st Year As a Nurse" by Donna Wilk Cardillo, RN. It validates all of those feelings that you have as a rookie nurse. Plus, lots of advice. ISBN #0-7615-3333-8

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