Holiday Gift Guide for Nurses

Holiday Gift Guide for Nurses - 2020

2020... the year of the nurse... and the year all hell broke loose. If you are a nurse, or have a nurse in your life that you love, 2020 would be the year to be spoiled. I compiled this list of fantastic gifts you can gift the nurse or nursing student in your life (or yourself, if you're a nurse!) for the holidays this year. A lot of these options can be bought from small shops local to you (check Etsy!) which is a huge bonus!

Watch

A must have for all nurses! I have had a FitBit in the past and now have an Apple Watch. I loved both because they're extremely easy to clean after every shift. However there are also great nurse watches you can pin to your scrubs!

Here are my recommendations: 1 2 3

ID badge clip

Etsy shop: PaperCharmsStudio

I personally love changing up my badge clip every few months, and there are so many options online for cute, handmade ones or personalized ones!

I buy mine here and you can find more (personalized, unit specific, etc.) here.

Travel mug

Caffeine is a core nurse food group, so a high quality travel mug is a must.

Here are some options I love: 1 2 3

Hand cream

After all the hand washing and sanitizing, our hands really need some intense help.

Here are some great options: 1 2 3

Head bands with buttons

Etsy Shop: MsJuliette

Okay, real talk- wearing a mask for hours in a row, for days on end really starts to hurt behind your ears. I've basically lived in these head bands at work and they've saved my ears!

Here is the one I have and you can find more options here and here

Compression socks

I can honestly say compression socks have been the biggest game changer for me this year. They really make a difference.

I have these and here are some other great options: 1 2

Good pens

The ultimate must have for any nurse. Trust me.

Find good, nurse approved ones here and here

Comfy, Cozy, Pampering goodies!!!

And finally, but just as importantly, we need some pampering goodies to unwind after a hard shift. I'm talking, cozy blankets, pedicure kits and comfy socks!

My faves are here, here and here.

Let me know what you think in the comments. What are your faves?

xo Dina

Disclaimer: None of these recommendations are sponsored or affiliate! I have personally bought and tried all these items and these are my personal recommendations.

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