What gift to buy for a new nurse?

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Hi, I have a boyfriend that is graduating form nursing school this June and I don't know what to get him. (I, myself will also go to nursing school this fall,;) yeah!) I would like to get him something he can use when he starts working, what are some essential things every nurse should have?

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Specializes in MDS coordinator, hospice, ortho/ neuro.

How about a gift certificate for uniforms?

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Specializes in IMC, ICU, Telemetry.

I just graduated a couple of weeks ago. When family & friends asked what I wanted/needed I asked for medium sized scrubs. Buying a whole new wardrobe in scrubs can get pretty pricey. I got a lot of very nice and cute scrub sets. With each set I wear, I will remember the person that got them for me.

Also, bandage scissors, hemastats, pen lights, watches, lanyards make nice gifts too.

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well if you are looking for a pricey item a nice stethescope would be great if he has a cheapie. (it will run 120-250 dollars though for a good one). Also if he has a pda ask him or check to see if he could use new software.

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Ditto on the scrubs idea (if his hospital doesnt supply them). Comfy shoes are nice, too.

If he is religious at all and wears jewelry, a medal of St. Catherine of Siena is a nice gift, too- she is the patron Saint of nurses.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

Maybe a new set of golf clubs

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Specializes in Management, Surgery, Recovery Room.

I agree with the stethoscope idea. That's what my family got me. I found a Cardio II online for $170, and I LOVE it! (and get it engraved for him...that would be special!)

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I like the personalized, good stethoscope recommendation - as for scrubs - not so much - he's a straight guy that doesn't need 14 pairs of "cute" scrubs, right? (No offense to guys that aren't straight and/or like "cute" scrubs.)

However, if you want to buy him something that he will absolutely love - get the man some good shoes, because you can make do without an expensive stethoscope, and you don't have to have a complete wardrobe of scrubs... but if your feet are hurting halfway into a twelve hour shift, you're going to be hatin' it.

I know that new shoes are going to be my graduation present to myself!

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Specializes in Peds - playing with the kids.

hi,

those are all great ideas. if he finished school, he probably has a stethoscope. good shoes or solid color scrubs. can't go wrong with either.

~congrats to you on starting school!~

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Specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, ER.

Buy him a PDA, and let him load up some of the free software from ePocrates and MerckMedicus - it will be a GREAT help to him when he starts - especially if he goes to acute care. That's what my wife gave me - and it was a great idea (it's still hard to find ANY gifts for men in nursing LOL). She invested less than 200.00 in the whole thing.

If you're buying a stethescope, make sure that where ever he works allows him to bring one. Our facility - at least in the NICU and PICU - keeps a quality stethescope in each patient room that is sterilized after each use, to prevent patient to patient contamination. I bought a brand new Littman and have yet to use it there. May sound silly, but just FYI...

Joe

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, Cardiac Cath Lab.

A Littman Stethescope. I love them, and he'll be able to use it in any field of nursing he chooses. I wouldn't want anyone to pick out uniforms/shoes for me. I'm way too picky, but he may appreciate that idea too. Gift certificate is a good idea too.

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One of my favorite gifts was a gift certificate to a uniform/supply store. Also, a gift certificate for a massage might be nice.

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