You don’t need Christmas, a birthday, or International Nurses Day to give thanks to the hardworking health care professionals in your life. The best gifts for nurses can be particularly meaningful gestures at any time of year, especially considering the intense nature of their job (long hours, tons of movement, emotional stress). If there’s a nurse, doctor, nursing student, or medical professional you know, they could probably use more love, care, and R&R.
To find thoughtful gifts for a health care worker, we went straight to the source. We spoke to nurses across the country about everything on their wish lists—and then we asked their family and friends about all the things they plan on gifting them (or have already). Their answers? They run the gamut from shoes for nurses to meal delivery services that can help bring a (much-needed) sense of calm into a nurse’s life. These are the best robes, compression socks, cute scrubs, and self-care tools for every type of nurse. (And yes, plenty of these ideas also make incredible gifts for women, gifts for men, or gifts for parents—who just happen to be overworked.)
The best gifts for nurses, at a glance
- Best Overall Gift for Nurses: Lululemon Two-Tone Canvas Tote Bag 10L, $118
- Best Value Gift for Nurses: Burt's Bees Stocking Stuffers Set, $11
- Best Stocking Stuffer for Nurses: Shifts: The Journal for Nurses by Nurses, $11
- Best Thank-You Gift for Nurses: Urbanstems The Jardin Bouquet, $55
- Best Personalized Gift for Nurses: Badge Co. Custom Photo Badge Reel, $13
- Best Self-Care Gift for Nurses: Live Green Foot Spa Gift Set, $18
- Best Splurge Gift for Nurses: Cuyana System Tote, $328
- Best Amazon Gift for Nurses: Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager, $45
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