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12 Graduation Gifts For Nursing Majors

"Let them never forget why they started this long, crazy, tiring journey in the first place."

Megan Smith

Apr 09, 2019

Pennsylvania State University

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Graduations are upon us and so starts the search for the perfect gift. Here are 12 graduation gift ideas for the newly graduated nurse in your life to remind them how proud you are of this journey that they're taking!

1. "Oh Sh*t, I Almost Killed You! A Little Book of Big Things Nursing School Forgot to Teach You"

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Written by a veteran nurse who has been there, this book shows new nurses what to expect when starting their first job— the things that they don't teach you in nursing school. Funny, practical, and sentimental, this book is the perfect gift for any nursing graduate!

2. Nurse Appreciation Necklace

Amazon

"Someone who does what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can, in spite of all they go through." This necklace is the perfect sentiment to show nurses how much we appreciate all that they do for us every day.

3. "Safety 1st Drink with a Nurse" Wine Tumbler

Amazon

A fun and unique stainless steel wine tumbler that is sure to make any nurse smile! "Safety 1st, drink with a nurse."

4. Compression Socks

Amazon

A necessity for a nurse's long days of running around and standing on their feet. There are over 60 designs that will improve circulation, reduce soreness, and look great!

5. Nurse Coloring Book

Amazon

A coloring book to de-stress that's filled with snarky nursing jokes that will make any nurse laugh!

6. ID Badge Holder

Amazon

A 3-pack of cute band-aid ID badge holders! Perfect for the graduate nurse to show off their brand new ID badge at their first job!

7. Cosmetic Organizer

Amazon

Nurses are constantly on the go. A small, waterproof cosmetic holder is a great gift for any busy nurse to throw in their necessities on their way to save lives!

8. Laminated Nursing Reference Cards

Amazon

Heavy duty laminated references cards that are packed full of information that you'd need on the job. Color-coded and splash-proof, these cards will help any nurse in times of need when they're just starting out!

9. "First Year Nurse: Wisdom, Warnings and What I'd Wish I'd Known the First 100 Days on the Job"

Amazon

A book filled with valuable advice and real, personal stories from nurses who have been there. A charming, insightful book that shows new nurses advice and warnings for their first 100 days on the job!

10. "Best Nurse Ever" Mug

Amazon

Nurses need coffee. New nurses especially need coffee. What better way to remind them how amazing they are than by letting them know they're the "best nurse ever" every time they drink their coffee??

11. Stethoscope Case

Amazon

Nurses have a lot to carry to work just to get their job done. Stethoscope, penlight, pens, markers, highlighters, badges, and a million other things. Help them keep their stuff together with this stethoscope carrying case that'll hold all of the million things they need!

12. Nursing Wall Decoration

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"...they may forget your name, but they'll never forget how you made them feel." Let them never forget why they started this long, crazy, tiring journey in the first place.

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"Let them never forget why they started this long, crazy, tiring journey in the first place."

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It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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You know the best beaches and coves to go to.

You have no patience for the guy who can't back his trailer into the water right.

Doing the friendly wave to every boat you pass.

The cooler is always packed, mostly with beer.

Giving the idiot who goes 30 in a "No Wake Zone" a piece of your mind.

You have no problem with peeing in the water.

You know the frustration of getting your anchor stuck.

Watching in awe at the bigger, better boats that pass by.

Knowing any swimsuit that you own with white in it is best left for the pool or the ocean.

The momentary fear for your life as you get launched from the tube.

You're able to go to the restaurants by the water wearing minimal clothing.

Having unexpected problems with your boat.

Having a name for your boat unique to you and your life.

There's no better place you'd rather be in the summer.

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

1. My school is incredibly unique.

2. I am not just a number at my school.

3. I feel like I am contributing something to the community.

5. My professors know me and I feel that I can easily communicate with them.

6. The incredible people I've met

7. Opportunities

8. Students want to learn

9. Ability to join a sorority and have a house full of people I know I can talk to anytime I need to

10. I have figured out how I learn best because my school offers so many different ways of learning.

The basics of movies and pop culture pieces.

1. Jurassic Park

2. Princess Bride

3. Office Space

4. Sixteen Candles

5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

6. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

7. ​Absolutely Anything (Robin William's Last Movie)​

8. Mrs. Doubtfire

9. To Kill a Mockingbird

10. A Few Good Men

11. Good Will Hunting

12. Dead Poet’s Society

13. Wizard of Oz

14. The Shining

15. Silence of the Lambs

16. Jaws

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18. Singin’ in the Rain

19. E.T. Extra Terrestrial

20. Zootopia (basically all things Disney, except frozen)

21. Alien

22. Gone With the Wind

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