Nurses are some of the most dedicated, hard-working people there are. They work long hours under an extremely stressful environment and do their best to ease the pain and fears of their patients. When my husband was in the hospital, following a heart attack back in 1996, it was a team of nurses who helped get him and me through the ordeal, so I know, first-hand that they deserve a lot of thanks that too many folks neglect to give them.
If you know a nurse who has touched your life or you have a loved one who is a nurse, here are some holiday gifts they may appreciate:
Store: Bitwise Gifts
Nurse Travel Mug
This convenient ceramic Nurse Travel Mug can hold up to 15 ounces of your favorite nurse’s beverage of choice. It is decorated on front and back with the slogan, “Nurses have a healing touch” and has a top that can be closed to keep li quid from spilling out or open to reveal a
hole for sipping.
This is excellent for nurses on the move, particularly those who have to make home visits.
Cost: $9.98
Nurse Cell Phone Holder
This lightweight, festive cellphone holder is made out of ceramic and has the “Nurses have a healing touch” slogan on the front.
If you are going for the “cute” factor, in terms of gift-giving, this is perfect.
Cost: $9.98
Nurse Care Sun Catcher
The beautifully handpainted Nurse Care Sun Catcher will brighten any nurse’s life. Lightweight, it will draw nothing but positive attention as it hangs from the porch or patio of the individual you present it to.
Cost: $11.98
Store: ToplineGifts.com
Nurses Call the Shots Ceramic Mug and Matching Pen
The Nurses Call there Shots Ceramic Mug is a standard-sized mug with a humorous slogan written on both sides, along with symbols familiar to nurses. A pen, also bearing the slogan, accompanies it.
Cost: $9.95
Nurses-A Year’s Dose of Humor 2007 Wall Calendar
Nobody needs a laugh more than nurses, given the everyday pressures they are under.
The Nurses-A Year’s Dose of Humor 2007 Wall Calendar provides a welcome smile to
nurses. It has nurse photos with humorous quotes that will bring plenty of well-needed laughs.
Cost: $12.95
Ardleigh-Elliot Nurse Healing Touch Figurine
The Ardleigh-Elliot Nurse Healing Touch Figurine is an inspirational gift that will let any nurse know how much you appreciate her or him. At 5-1/2″ tall, this gold-trimmed music box has “The Nurse’s Prayer” engraved at the base and plays “Wind Beneath My Wings.
Cost: $39.95
Male Nurse Charm Watch
This quartz watch makes a thoughtful gift for any male nurse you know. The Male Nurse Charm Watch has a stethoscope-carrying male nurse figure, dressed in scrubs.
So many nursing gifts seem to be geared towards female nurses, so this is something to make their male counterparts feel special, too.
Cost: $49.95
Nurses Have the Most Patience Afghan Throw Blanket
The Nurses Have the Most Patience Afghan Throw Blanket is machine-washable and made out of 100% cotton. This striking throw, ornamented with various medical symbols, is 60″ long and 50″ wide and can be used make an attractive home decor item.
Cost: $59.95
Store: Nurses Station
“101 Reasons to Be a Nurse” Book
Like everybody else, nurses need a little extra encouragement, from time-to-time, to remind them of just why they chose their profession.
The “101 Reasons to Be a Nurse” Book has 54 pages of inspirational and humorous musings, all given from a nurse’s point of view, to give the recipient a fresh new outlook.
Cost: $7.95
“Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul” Book
The “Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul” Book is another publication to help inspire nurses, with poems and stories by and about nurses. The “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series never disappoints, so this publication should touch anybody’s heart.
Cost: $14.95
Nurse’s Cap Desk Clock
This clever, quartz desk clock is 5″ x 4″ is centered in a frame that looks like a nurse’s cap. The nurse in your life can carry it to work to put in her or his own special work area or keep it on their home office desk.
Cost: $24.95
Nurse’s Cardigan
This beautiful, V-neck Nurse’s Cardigan is 86 % cotton. It comes in sizes Small to 2X and is white, with nurse symbols embroidered on the front. Great for when the weather starts to get cold.
Cost: $49.95
Make the Season Shine for a Nurse!
You’d be surprised how much the simple gesture of giving a holiday gift to a nurse can make a difference in her or his life.
If you want to order any of these gifts or see what other merchandise is available, visit the stores listed above, whose links are provided in my Resources section.
Reference:
- Bitwise Gifts www.bitwisegifts.com Nurses Station www.nursesdirect.com ToplineGifts.com ; www,toplinegifts.com
