Need idea for gift for new grad

[med/oncRN]

Hey guys,

We have a wonderful nurse apprentice who is graduating in May. She started as a unit clerk, became a CNA, started nursing school and now is our apprentice. She will get her RN and is going to make a wonderful nurse. Truly, she is more competent than a lot of seasoned nurses. We are so proud of her that another nurse and I want to get her something special. Trouble is, we don't want to give her money or a store certificate because we know she will just spend it on her kids. Any ideas? We were thinking about $100-150.

[cooliegirl]

Spa certificate, with all the extras like mani pedi etc. That way she can pamper herself and feel really cute after all the struggles of Nursing school.

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

If you want something professional, a good stethoscope or a PDA loaded with nursing software. Glad to hear she has fans.

[vashtee, RN]

Koi scrubs with the cargo pants or good shoes.

[I RN A]

A book "First year as a nurse". I just graduated and was happy to get it.

[KravGirl]

As a nursing student who will be graduating in May, I have to vote for the Spa day. For me it would be a much appreciated and needed gift!

Amy

[I RN A]

even better idea is a long list of hospitals who have an opening for a new grad

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

Spa day.

[Midwest4me]

I like the spa certificate idea. Also, a gift card/certificate to a nursing scrubs store would probably be appreciated.

[StrwbryblndRN]

A white coat with my name and title on it. A goody bag with useful stuff in it. Of course a pedicure/foot massage would be great addition.

[JanineD23]

As a student that finishes a program in August, I agree with either the spa day or the PDA with the nursing software. Both, to me, would be welcomed gifts. :)

[Aneroo, LPN]

Either a spa day or one of the less expensive Littmanns with the name engraved on it.