Gifts for nurses

For feet, hands and energy

Compression socks are one of the most useful gifts for someone on their feet all day. Look at LEVSOX compression socks or a multi-pair pack, and pair them with Cloud fuzzy socks for home. Hand cream is the other daily need: eos Shea Better coconut hand cream fits in a scrub pocket.

A Crock-Pot electric lunch box or an OASSIE 20 oz stainless steel nurse tumbler helps with the break room routine, especially when there is no time to queue at the microwave.

Gifts for rest after the shift

Night shifters will appreciate a FACEMOON 3D weighted sleep mask, since they sleep while the world is bright. Grace & stella under eye gel masks, aromatherapy shower steamers and a Vanilla lavender candle make an easy wind-down set.

A Sterling silver stethoscope jewelry piece is a keepsake for a graduation or pinning.

Thanking a nurse who cared for you

Many hospitals have rules about gifts from patients and families, and cash is often not allowed. Food that the whole unit can share, like a snack basket, is usually the easiest way to say thanks, and a written note to the nurse manager praising them by name may mean the most. When in doubt, ask the unit what is allowed. If you are also thanking a teacher or a coworker, those lists have more ideas at a similar price.