Nursing School Graduation Gift Ideas

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My sister is getting ready to graduate from nursing school and since I'm just in pre-nursing not sure what might be a good idea for a gift for her? Any suggestions from those of you who have already finished would be much appreciated! Thank you!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, MS, ICU.

A gift card to a medical supply store or Uniform store. I received several at my graduation party and appreciated them very much. This way she can buy some new uniforms, shoes, stethoscope, or whatever she needs.

I also received several gift certificates to a local salon that does everything from hair and nails to massages. Those were really nice after a few months working...back massages were great!

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Cash. I am big into giving gift cards these days with a little trinket gift like a book mark. lip gloss, etc. I like to let people buy exactly what they like and it's always nice to have one in your pocket for a little treat.

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Specializes in Float.

NCLEX review book (if you want to get her something now)

Updated drug book

Uniform shop gift card

Lots of black pens

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Specializes in Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab.

OOooo I love the gift card for a massage idea! I could go for one of those, school is tough not to mention her first few weeks on the job, sounds perfect!

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

A day at the spa. I am also about to graduate and feel that would be a really nice way to spend a day after graduation.

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Specializes in Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare.

A watch that has at least marks for all of the #'s. Better yet, one with 24 hour markings (ie 1 o'clock has a 1 and 13 by it). Make sure it has a second hand.

~Jen

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Specializes in Tele, Med-Surg, MICU.

My best gift: Dakota watch company (in kiosks at malls) sells a watch that clips on to your pocket or collar, 15 second blocks are different colors so it's easier to time drips or breaths per minute.

It was about $30 I believe, but PRICELESS after I got stool on my watchband one day cleaning up a patient, and no longer wanted to wear a wristwatch.

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Specializes in ICU, telemetry, LTAC.

A big, roomy lunch cooler with a shoulder strap, and pockets. You might wanna also throw in some of those little freezer ice thingies if you find some that are cute. She'll use it everyday.

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Specializes in L & D.

I'm graduating in May. If anyone in my family asks what I want, I'm going to request a gift certificate to the Sassy Scrubs website. They have beautiful things!!

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

NCLEX review book or a brand new stethoscope....or cash. I just graduated yesterday and just received cash (I recently bought a Littmann Cardiology III for myself as an early graduation present and I also bought a pair of Danskos as another graduation gift). Since I am moving, I am holding off on buying uniforms for now. The place I work at now lets us wear whatever we want but I don't know the uniform requirements of where I will be for my first RN job. The uniform stores also might not be the same where I move, so I am glad I didn't get any uniform store-specific gift cards.

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Specializes in Psych.

I'd vote for something related to an interview outfit. I have a tolerable stethoscope and shoes from school, but my professional wardrobe is non-existent.

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