What are things that you always need? Graduation gift ideas...

xInspiredx · Apr 18, 2011

I got a gift certificate for my pedicure! Someone gave me a Christmas ornament with my name and RN written on it. Maybe a cardiology nursing book?

The ornament idea is cute!

WIN007 · Apr 18, 2011

I did a quick search to look for gift ideas for graduating nursing students, but the majority of the answers are way too expensive. She is a very good friend of mine, and I would like to get her something practical.
Besides pens and paper, what are some items that you always need/always need to buy?

For any nurse: Starbucks gift cards! Godsend! :-)

DizzyLizzyNurse · Apr 18, 2011

Awww thanks! The ornament is cute. It's a stethoscope and pill bottle lol. The date I graduated is written on the pill bottle. It's really cute.

RNforLongTime · Apr 18, 2011

How about a gift card to a Uniform shop? She'll need to buy uniforms for her first job and the requirements vary from facility to facility.

Jenni811, RN · Apr 18, 2011

MONEY!!!

Seriously, it's expensive to graduate. i nearly went broke. (NCLEX review course- $400, NCLEX- $200, graduation pin- $75, Cap and gown $50, License- $90)

Despareux · Apr 18, 2011

How about a gift card to a Uniform shop? She'll need to buy uniforms for her first job and the requirements vary from facility to facility.

We wear white as students, so a gc to a uniform shop would be very nice. Who doesn't like clothes?

Sparrowhawk · Apr 18, 2011

Only problem with a pedicure..make SURE she likes her feet touched before even thinking about it. For me that would be a useless gift because I can't stand my feet being touched at all. Too ticklish.

I say giftcards are really nice...food cards would be awesome, something really celebratory...like a spa day....or a massage.