Need help with graduation gift idea for new RN grad

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Specializes in Maternal Newborn.

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 :)

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

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

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Specializes in Hospice.

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

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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.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

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

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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 :)

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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!

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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

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An inflatable mattress.

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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

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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!

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

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