Graduation Gift

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Specializes in Future Peds Nurse.

Ok, I have been asking everyone I know then I realized you guys would probably be more helpful then anyone I know.

Anyways, I graduate in 37 days (!) from nursing school but I wanted to give both my fiance and my parents a present. I know that is a little backwards; however, I graduated high school in 2004 and my parents have supported me both emotionally and monetarily and I really don't think I could have done it without them. Then of course, my fiance--they tell you not to have a relationship while in nursing school because you will end up broken up (there were definitely times when it was wicked tough) but needless to say, I started nursing school with us together and not only did we survive nursing school but we survived his Dad passing away while I was in nursing school. If we can survive those two things, we've got it--we're good.

Any help would be fantastic! Like I said, I want to get my parents a gift (can be one for each of them or one for them together) and my fiance a gift. TIA!!!

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Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine.

cruise for them! its fun, relaxing, food inclusive, and they will certainly enjoy!

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That's a really good idea! I know my boyfriend has been there for me through it all...we were just friends my first semester and he was in Iraq...then we started dating and he was in Germany stationed. So if we can get through that, nursing school, and life...anyone can do it!

What about for your mom a spa day? And your dad idk if he likes cars..but I know my dad would love a day at a race track to drive race cars. Fiancee...maybe take him for a weekend away?

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Ok, I have been asking everyone I know then I realized you guys would probably be more helpful then anyone I know.

Anyways, I graduate in 37 days (!) from nursing school but I wanted to give both my fiance and my parents a present. I know that is a little backwards; however, I graduated high school in 2004 and my parents have supported me both emotionally and monetarily and I really don't think I could have done it without them. Then of course, my fiance--they tell you not to have a relationship while in nursing school because you will end up broken up (there were definitely times when it was wicked tough) but needless to say, I started nursing school with us together and not only did we survive nursing school but we survived his Dad passing away while I was in nursing school. If we can survive those two things, we've got it--we're good.

Any help would be fantastic! Like I said, I want to get my parents a gift (can be one for each of them or one for them together) and my fiance a gift. TIA!!!

What kind of budget are you looking at for each gift?

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Specializes in Future Peds Nurse.

Definitely a bit less then what everyone is suggesting. I want to give it to them on graduation day while I am still on a student budget...the other ideas are great, but more likely something to happen once I'm on an RN budget.

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Specializes in NeuroICU/SICU/MICU.

Maybe you could take them out for dinner? It doesn't have to be anywhere fancy, so you could stay within budget, but a nice meal out with just the 4 of you might be a good "thank you" :)

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My mom is a big fan of the "Mother of a ....." kinds of things. I would get her something from Things Remembered maybe. Like a coffee travel mug that says " Mom of an RN" or go to a ceramic paint your own place and make a ceramic mug that says "I survived my daughters nursing school" kinda thing. That could go for your dad too, if they drink it. For your fiance.....a bottle of wine or champagne, a new nighty, and NO PLANS for an entire weekend. A hotel if you can. Or just at home with lots of foods and drinks, and NO need to leave. If you don't both live with your parents....

Good luck!

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give them each a framed picture of you at graduation in a really nice frame. dinner for two also for mom and dad. it is really refreshing to hear how much you appreciate them. you got it made!!~!~ oh, and of course congratulations!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::nurse::nurse::nurse::nurse:

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give them each a framed picture of you at graduation in a really nice frame. dinner for two also for mom and dad. it is really refreshing to hear how much you appreciate them. you got it made!!~!~ oh, and of course congratulations!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::nurse::nurse::nurse::nurse:

great idea!!!

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Specializes in Private Practice- wellness center.

Something that would be FREE that my parents would love more than anything is a heart felt, hand written thank you letter. :D

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