1. A tulip scrub top that'll have them looking chic and professional, while also making sure they're ready to handle any situation that comes their way.
2. A funny coffee cup, because the night shift can be a hard pill to swallow...until they get this particular prescription filled (to the brim).
3. Or a shot glass for when particularly hard days at the hospital call for some even harder liquor.
4. A pair of machine washable Allbirds sneakers made with moisture-wicking wool, padded insoles, and a lightweight sole, that'll keep them grounded no matter what slips or spills happen during their 12-hour shifts.
5. A storage clipboard, because they spend the day going from room to room and they're gonna need a portable "desk" for snacks...or files, charts, pens, phones, etc. (but most importantly, snacks).
6. A snarky coloring book for any nurse who knows their daily duties are occasionally a little sketchy.
7. An instrument organizer that's gonna keep the things they need in one organized (and pocket-sized) place and let them know you're thinking of them every time they grab a pen.
8. A gorgeous water bottle– staying hydrated is one of the hardest parts of the job, but with a water bottle this good looking they'll be able to keep it out as a ~crystal~ clear reminder to steal a swig more often.
9. A portable shiatsu massager, because saving peoples' lives is a massive weight on their shoulders and they deserve some stress relief whenever (and wherever) they can get it.
10. A wood stand up sign that'll be a constant reminder to the nurse in your life that you truly think what they do is ~super~.
11. A colorful set of bandage scissors for bright personalities who need a little color while working under florescent lighting day after day. Seriously, get them these and some of their more mundane tasks can really be a ~cut~ above the rest.
12. A chic scrub cap with a gray tie-dye print because they deserve to feel fabulous when they're on the job, too.
13. A deep-kneading foot massager that's gonna be the simplest and most luxurious way to get some self care after they spend the day caring for everyone else.
14. A tube of the Summer Friday's Jet Lag Mask made with clean, nourishing ingredients to pamper and rescue even the most tired of skin.
15. A credit card-sized cellphone charger they'll be able to keep in their wallet and get out when their cell battery is dying while they're busy saving lives.
16. A set of scrubs for their wine that'll lift their ~spirits~ in more ways than one. This little accessory will put a smile on their face even before they crack into the bottle!
17. A pack of anatomy flashcards sure to be a hit with nursing students who have moved from playing "go fish" to "find the fistula."
18. A vibrating scalp massager – it's gonna come in handy when scrub nurses would like to scrub the memory of their wild day out of their mind.
19. A pair of compression socks that'll improve their blood circulation, support their Achilles heel, and help their feet finally feel as rested as their body does after a (rare) full night's sleep.
20. A pair of daily drinking glasses for humorous nurses who don't mind telling it like it is.
21. A heartbeat necklace that'll be the sweetest gift to give a nurse who has truly found the career, and purpose, that makes their heart happy.
22. Or an initial stethoscope necklace that's gonna (heart)beat any other gift you could find for them.
23. A pair of novelty socks to remind the new nurse you know to stay on their toes, keep focused, and play it cool when a physician is acting like a real ~pill~.
24. A T-shirt with some lifelong necessities written on the front, for nurses who wear their heart on their sleeves and their grocery list on their pajamas.
25. A wearable dry erase board that'll make recording blood pressure, patient notes, and quick reminders incredibly easy and efficient.
26. A pack of three bandaid badge reel holders so they can show off an accessory that's as useful as it is adorable.
27. A pack of syringe highlighter pens that'll be a funny way to convince them to take a ~shot~ at writing down some of their favorite memories from work.
28. Or a pack of bone ballpoints for orthopedic nurses who you know are gonna ~crack~ up every time they use them.
29. A sleek oversized scrub top that's sure to satisfy the fashion-savvy RN in your life who wants to look top-notch at all times.
30. A jar of coffee-scented exfoliating sugar cubes – a luxe skincare solution for nurses who don't tend to eat sugary sweets but still deserve a very sweet treat.
31. A flashlight/stylist/pen combo – the minute the A-type nurse you know sees this their smile is gonna prove it was the ~write~ gift to get!
32. A quote journal so they can write down the funny moments, whether they be pain-killer induced humor or humorously difficult patients, that make up their days.
33. A graphic tee or coffee mug for nurses whose patients listen a little too well sometimes.
34. A personalized stethoscope tag so they can wear their name like a badge of honor, as they should.
35. A dishwasher-safe, extremely affordable cold brew coffee maker they'll definitely need to get ready for back to back shifts.
36. A travel bag to give the person who you know is really and truly the best nurse ever.
37. Some floral stethoscope stickers so they can embellish their belongings just like they've embellished your life with so much meaning.
38. A nurse's edition of "What Do You Meme?" that they will happily break out at every work gathering from here to eternity.
39. And a candle inspired by the dreamiest character from their favorite show. They'll be itching to fire this up and turn on an episode of Grey's Anatomy at the end of the day.
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