[UPDATED FOR 2024]
Nurses are on their feet twelve hours a day, working through the night and across holidays—and dealing with high-stress situations daily—all to help patients and save lives. They are a critical part of any healthcare team, which is why it’s important to show them how much their dedication is appreciated.
Happy Nurses Appreciation Week
Nurses Appreciation Week runs May 6 - 12 every year. It’s the perfect chance to acknowledge the nurses in our lives, and we’ve compiled some of the best gifts for some of the best nurses out there.
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For Stress-Less Days
Nursing can be incredibly stressful, and these gifts relax and rejuvenate. Whether they use them at work, home, or both, they’ll appreciate that you took the time to ask about their health for a change!
Yoga Mat
The health benefits of yoga and meditation cannot be understated, from lower blood pressure to stronger mindfulness, to better posture and balance. For nurses with incredibly busy days and nights, a yoga practice can be a real reprieve. Give them a cool mat with an included strap for easy toting, and they can ommm, stretch, breath, and renew their way to relaxation.
Heart Stress Balls
Another way to eliminate stress is through these adorable stress balls, available in a variety of colors. Their squishiness gives a hard-working nurse something to relieve stress on a hard day. Small enough to stow in a pocket, these serve as sweet reminders that you care.
Pretty Practical
Nurses are practical people, constantly working to provide the best patient care most effectively and efficiently possible. Send them a gift that makes them think: yes, I can use this!
UV Light Sanitizer
We know how important it is to sanitize objects we touch regularly, like phones, keys, wallets, and more. It’s even more essential for healthcare workers, who battle a variety of different germs each day. This portable, practical UV light sanitizer lets your favorite nurse disinfect their personal items before and after they begin their job, protecting them and their families from harm.
Warm Mug
Mugs are great. Mugs with a warming pad are even greater. And this pretty ceramic mug comes with Ghirardelli® Double Chocolate hot chocolate, for the greatest nurses in your life! It’s made for twelve ounces of whatever your nurse loves, and it stays warm for as long as needed, powering from a laptop with no plug needed. It’s so practical, it even comes with a stirring spoon and lid to keep the cozy going.
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Keep Them Fed and Hydrated
Nursing is a busy job and they’re on their feet all day. Give them their favorite tumbler or a cooler backpack. These gifts go a long way to keeping them fed, hydrated, and happy.
Stainless-Steel Tumbler
You’ve likely seen the hot new mug sweeping social, and this one has its number. It’s BPA-free and can handle 40 ounces of hot or cold beverages, keeping temps steady with double wall insulation. The tapered base fits most car cup holders, and it comes with a lid and reusable straw. Tell them you care with a tumbler they’ll love!
Backpack Cooler
With a large, zip-close compartment that insulates twelve cans of their best beverage or a small feast, this bag will become a must-grab. Extra pockets hold accessories, and a reflective trim makes it visible at night. They’ll love taking this bag on picnics, to tailgates, on hikes, and more. It’s a carryable cooler—so much cooler than hauling a heavy one around!
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Get Nurse Appreciation Gifts Now
It’s the perfect time to plan gifts for the nurses in your lives. Check out our catalog with many more great options, or contact our promo experts to help you! This is truly the gift that gives back—your nurses will be touched by the gesture, and they’ll also be refreshed and ready to continue their caring.