Do you know someone working countless hours getting their nursing degree and entering the professional nursing field? Then, why not reward their hard work with a nursing-themed gift for their birthday, the holidays, or their upcoming graduation?
Although many gifts have an educational value, you can also give them something fun to keep them from getting overwhelmed throughout the semester, such as something that can help them improve their physical or mental health.
If you’re having trouble deciding what to get, consider checking out this list of the best gifts for nursing students to simplify your search.
This simple snow globe is one of the best gifts for nursing students if you’re interested in getting something for their bedroom cabinet. The globe showcases a miniature clipboard, thermometer, and prescription bottle. You can personalize its nameplate with any nursing student’s name, a motivational message, and their pending graduation year. It’s only available in a teal color option.
This easy-to-clean pillow makes the perfect gift for nursing students who need extra rest after a long week of studying. It’s available in several sizes, from extra-small to extra-large. Its bold pink, black, and white color scheme meshes well with any room’s style. Its case is made with soft twill fabric, ensuring comfort for any medical student’s head while sleeping.
Nursing school can be stressful for some students, especially at the end of the year. So consider surprising them with these handmade, scented bath bombs to spice up their weekend bath. This aromatic set contains essential plant-based oils, goat milk, and cocoa butter for hydrating your skin. Each bath bomb in this set has a lavender fragrance, but the set’s Chill Pill has hints of chamomile and honey.
This funny sticker is one of the best gifts for nursing students if you’re short on cash. It has a soft matte surface, perfect for sticking on a notebook or laptop. It measures approximately 1.15 inches x 2.15 inches. Its matte surface is water-resistant. Its tear-filled IV bag design has a self-deprecating message that can give any nursing student a chuckle during a hard semester.
This stethoscope necklace makes the perfect gift for nursing students interested in adding something stylish to their jewelry box. Its sterling silver surface makes it durable enough to wear daily. The blue heart-shaped crystal is color-compatible with any outfit. It measures over half an inch, while its chain measures at least 18 inches. It comes with a box and polishing cloth.
This T-shirt is an excellent gift for nursing students looking for something casual to wear around the house or hang on their walls as a collectible. It’s lightweight, machine-washable in cold water, and has an eye-popping progress bar print. It’s made with cotton and polyester, depending on your chosen solid color. Its sizes range from extra-small to 3X-large.
If you know any nursing students in need of extra pens around the house or on the go, consider getting them this set of retractable syringe pens. This 24-pen set comes in several neon colors. These slender pens measure five inches long and can fit into any bag or pocket. They contain long-lasting ink, so users don’t have to worry about it drying out while taking notes.
This ceramic mug is an excellent addition to any nursing student’s kitchen. Its colorful handle and interior to its double-sided printed motivational message make it stand out from standard mugs and offer something extra when someone craves a hot drink in the morning. It has microwave-safe properties, but can’t be washed in a dishwasher.
This adult coloring book is the best way for nursing students to unwind when they feel stressed and have a spark of creativity. It has 66 pages with 30 illustrations, from simple to complex, printed separately to prevent markers, gel pens, and watercolors from bleeding through the sheets. They can enjoy this coloring book at home or while sitting in the waiting room.
This 1.75 ounce, permanent vinyl-printed shot glass is a great gift option for nursing students who love to party during their free time and are looking for a nice addition to their collection. The shot glass gets treated with dishwasher-safe resin that makes it top-rack safe after settling in after 28 days. The best way to preserve this glass’ quality is through handwashing.
If you can’t find any gifts for nursing students offering a creative way to study every day, consider getting them this calendar. Unlike most calendars, it doesn’t have a set year, so your nursing friend doesn’t have to toss it at the end of the year.
It has 366 pages of nursing tips, designated to one tip per day, making it one of the most-reusable gifts they’ll enjoy. Each of the subjects incorporated into the calendar are color-coded for simplified organization, from pharmacology basics and pediatrics to nutrition essentials and psychiatric mental health.
Can’t decide what to get for someone having trouble in class? This human anatomy study cube is the perfect, affordable review guide for students in any nursing program. It’s a fun and creative alternative to traditional flashcards because of its dynamic shape and adjustable sections.
It incorporates illustrations describing different sections of nine specific body parts and systems, such as the heart, brain, lungs, circulatory system, and digestive system. Its small size makes it easy to store in any cabinet or bag, perfect for students on the go.
This soy wax candle makes the perfect addition to any nursing student’s dorm or apartment. They’re eco-friendly and non-toxic, ensuring a fresh, long-lasting aroma that anyone can enjoy. Each candle comes in a glass jar and has a cotton wick. This candle is available in three pleasing scents: White Sage + Lavender, Sea Salt + Orchid, and Clean Cotton.
Consider getting this personalized stethoscope ID tag for any nursing student interested in adding flair to their equipment. It’s lightweight and easy to equip or remove from any stethoscope’s tubing. The ID tag fits up to 25 characters in 37 fonts, giving you plenty of space for someone’s name. This ID tag is available in three metal options: gold, silver, and copper.
This polyester tote bag is the perfect eco-friendly accessory for any nursing student looking for something to store their belongings at home or carry books between classes without worrying about throwing away plastic bags. The bag’s colorful text stands out against its black surface. Its handles are made of 100% cotton. It requires occasional spot cleaning to keep it in top condition.
This notebook is one of the most flexible presents you can get for a nursing student. It has a durable hard-back cover, is available in several colors, and has 75 lined single pages, giving students plenty of room to write whatever they want when taking notes in class or using it as a journal throughout the semester. You can also customize it with their name while ordering it.
Nursing students will love this clipboard because of its foldable and compact properties. They can easily store it in their backpack or handbag and keep their paper secure with its elastic metal clip. Its durable PVC material makes it resistant to everyday wear and tear. It’s available in five solid colors: pink, black, blue, mint, and purple.
The clipboard has glossy nursing cheat sheets students can access if they need a quick reference, such as IV gauge needle size uses and conversion charts for temperature, weight, and height measurements.
Wrist pain resulting from nurses doing repetitive tasks with their hands is common, so why not get them this wireless hand and wrist massager to make their lives easier? Its portable design makes it the perfect device nursing students can take anywhere.
This massager automatically shuts off after 15 minutes, and fully charges within five to six hours. It has six massage intensity settings users can adjust freely. Its internal acupressure therapy relieves pain and improves circulation in a wearer’s wrists and hands. It also has an optional heating mode for enhanced comfort after a long week.
This odor blocker is a life-saver for any nursing student who doesn’t want to overwhelm their sensitive nose with unpleasant medical scents. Its compact size makes it perfect for storing in a bag or your pockets. It comes in several refreshing scents, including coffee, lavender, vanilla, banana, and pumpkin spice. Consider buying them more than one so they can have extra.
This cute sterling silver stethoscope bracelet makes an excellent gift for nursing students who love stylish jewelry. The bracelet’s design is slender yet doesn’t feel too tight around its wearer’s wrists.
Color-wise, it comes in silver, 14k gold, and rose gold. You can choose between five sizes: extra-small, small, medium, large, and extra-large. Each bracelet has a polished or semi-polished finish. If you don’t mind spending extra money on this gift, you can personalize it with a nursing student’s birthstone to add extra color.
This durable canvas bag is the perfect place for a nursing student to store their pens and pencils while in class or at home. It’s made with a hand-crafted canvas material and measures 12 inches long and eight inches wide. You can customize its main background color and the accents on the bag’s stethoscope print and nursing student’s name and title.
One of the best gifts for nursing students you can get for someone you know is this pair of white nursing clogs. They’re a great solution for reducing foot pain for future nurses who spend many hours walking and standing.
Besides its cushioned interior, it has anti-slip EVA soles, an antimicrobial-treated interior to reduce odor-causing bacteria, and an adjustable backstrap to keep it secure around a wearer’s ankles. These unisex shoes are available in several standard and wide foot sizes.
This 20-ounce stainless steel tumbler has double-walled insulation for enhanced drink temperature control and an anti-slip grip. It comes with an anti-spill lid and a reusable straw. It’s a great gift for nursing students who want to take their hot drinks to go in any indoor or outdoor space, no matter the time of day.
Although this tumbler is dishwasher-safe, handwashing it can extend its insulation life. Its nurse-themed print design is stylish and gives it extra character.
If you can’t afford a larger gift for a friend in nursing school, surprise them with this compact iPhone case. The case is available in three styles, each with its impact and shock-absorbent properties to ensure minimal damage if accidentally dropped.
The soft case model offers the most flexibility, while the tough case model provides the most durability because of its extra protective layers. The snap case incorporates a slim yet durable design. It’s available in several sizes to match most iPhone models compatible with Qi-standard wireless chargers. Its creative print design makes up for its lack of bold color options.
Nursing students interested in entering the field must be on schedule in their work environment. If you know somebody who needs to practice keeping track of time, consider getting them this reliable wristwatch. This water-resistant wristwatch has precise 12 and 24-hour markers to keep wearers on track at any time of the day. It also displays the day and date in Spanish and English.
It has a flexible and colorful silicone wristband that’s easy to adjust and fits wrists measuring five inches to 7.8 inches. Other noteworthy features include: reflecting watch hands, a long-lasting battery, a built-in pulsometer that functions in 15-second intervals for accurate measurements.
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