Gifts for Nurses: 7 Ideas for Work and Time Off

Nurses in scrubs sitting together during a break

A gift for a nurse can go two ways: something that makes the workday a little more their own, or something for the hours away from it. Two picks below are for the shift, a handmade badge reel and a scrub cap for nurses who wear one. The rest follow what they might enjoy off the clock, from a handmade travel mug and a coffee sampler to a kitchen jigsaw puzzle, an embroidery kit and a book embosser.

Handmade Ceramic Travel Mug with Lid and Sleeve, 16 oz

1 A Handmade Ceramic Travel Mug

This 16 oz stoneware travel mug has a silicone lid and sleeve. It stands about 6 inches tall without the lid and measures about 3.25 inches across the rim.

Best for:

A nurse who takes coffee along to every shift and would rather drink it from something handmade.

Why choose this:

It's a handmade piece that goes with them every day, from the drive in to the walk home.

Good to know:

The seller says it's dishwasher and microwave safe. Glazes vary from piece to piece, so expect small differences from the photo. Returns are accepted within 21 days.

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2 A Felt Caduceus Badge Reel

This retractable badge reel has a felt and vegan leather caduceus design and a 34-inch cord. You choose the clip, including an MRI-safe option or a Top Only version.

Best for:

A nurse who clips an ID badge to their scrubs or lanyard every shift.

Why choose this:

It's something they'll use at work every day, and a handmade reel makes a standard-issue badge look like theirs.

Good to know:

The Top Only option is just the decorative top and needs a badge reel base they already have. Choose the MRI-safe clip if they work near MRI. Returns are not accepted.

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Kitchen 1000 Piece Random Cut Jigsaw Puzzle

3 A 1000-Piece Kitchen Jigsaw Puzzle

This 1000-piece random-cut puzzle, 'Kitchen', shows colorful artwork of ingredients and kitchen tools. It comes in a gift box made of cardboard and paper.

Best for:

A nurse who likes a project on the table for their days off, or who loves to cook.

Why choose this:

It gives them something absorbing for an evening at home, and the artwork is worth looking at once it's done.

Good to know:

It ships from the UK. A 1000-piece puzzle needs a fair bit of table space. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

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4 A Floral Embroidery Kit

This poppy embroidery kit has illustrated linen fabric, two needles, cotton threads and English instructions with a stitch guide. You can add an 8-inch hoop in plastic, bamboo, wood or imitation wood, or an 8 x 8 inch canvas.

Best for:

A nurse who likes to make things with their hands, or who has wanted to try embroidery.

Why choose this:

It's a project with a clear start and finish, and the result can go on the wall.

Good to know:

Choose one of the hoop options so they have everything they need to start. Returns are accepted within 14 days.

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Specialty Coffee Sampler Box, Single-Origin

5 A Single-Origin Coffee Sampler

Six 2 oz bags of single-origin medium roast coffee make up this sampler. You choose whole bean or drip grind.

Best for:

A nurse who cares about good coffee and likes trying new ones.

Why choose this:

It's a way to taste six different coffees side by side and find a new favorite.

Good to know:

Choose the 'For a Gift' option for gift packaging, and pick whole bean or drip grind to match how they brew. The shop may swap in another origin if one is out. Returns are not accepted.

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Custom Book Embosser, From the Library Of

6 A 'From the Library of' Book Embosser

This brass book embosser marks books with a name and text such as 'From the Library of'. You choose from designs J-01 to J-27 and can get the plate on its own or with a handle in silver, black, gold, rose gold, green or pink.

Best for:

A nurse who reads a lot and lends books to friends.

Why choose this:

It marks every book in their collection as theirs, which feels personal without being fussy.

Good to know:

Check the name and design carefully before ordering; you can also send your own design. It ships from the UK. Returns are accepted within 30 days, but ask the shop whether that covers personalized embossers.

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7 A Dogs-on-Scooters Scrub Cap

This euro-style cotton scrub cap has a print of dogs riding scooters, with elastic and a toggle at the back to adjust the fit.

Best for:

A nurse who wears a scrub cap on shift and likes a print with a sense of humor.

Why choose this:

It's a piece of the work outfit they can pick for themselves, in a fun print that has nothing to do with medicine.

Good to know:

Only a fit for someone who actually wears a cap at work, so check that first, along with any workplace rules on prints.

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