Thoughtful & Fun Gifts for the Nurse in Your Life
We all know how close families grow to their nurses. While your nurse will tell you they don’t NEED anything, many people just love to give gifts in the holiday spirit and as a token of their appreciation. It’s never a requirement, but if you’re looking for the perfect gift for a nurse in your life, we’ve compiled a list of some great options that range from fun and fresh to classic, tried-and-true.
Customized Gifting
LL Bean Tote Bag – These bags are on trend and can be such a useful gift! You can get them customized with their name or something fun. Pick a neutral color or a favorite of theirs. (This gift is also under $50!)
Personalized Sweatshirt – These are built to match their personality! You can find many, many nursing sweatshirts on Etsy for any kind of nurse. We love the “Forced to Chart, Born to Yap” one, and for the night shift nurse in your life, maybe try “In My Night Shift Era” to lean into the Swiftie gifting.
Badge Clips – Badge clips are another great custom option. They’re classic, can be swapped in and out, and can be very affordable.
Easy-to-Execute Gifting
Gift Card – Everyone loves gift cards. Pick something that will be meaningful to them! If you always notice they come in the door with a coffee from their favorite spot, grab one from there! If they’ve been meaning to try a new restaurant, try that. Gift cards get a bad rep for being impersonal, but you can make them more personal very easily!
Snack Basket – I’m sure you notice the snacks that your nurse brings for their breaks. Take note and put together a yummy basket to fuel them through the holiday season.
2026 Planner/Stationery – If you’ve got a nurse who’s full-swing into writing and planning, some stationery or a small planner can be found at any local store, and no one can ever have enough! This brand has beautiful planners for all personalities if you have time for shipping!
Free or Low-Cost Gifting
Heartfelt Card – Write a personal note for your nurse, and that will be one of the best gifts they could receive this year. Knowing that their hard work and dedication doesn’t go unnoticed goes a long way for Nurses!
Craft from Your Family – Get the whole family involved! Anything from a decorated photo frame with your favorite picture of the nurse and their patient to handprint art can be a special gift that’s low cost, but full of love.
Homemade Goodies – Make cookies, create a pinch pot for storing rings, make a small needlepoint, or anything else you could imagine! Homemade goodies come from the heart and your nurse will be thrilled you took the time and thought of them. We love this easy chocolate chip cookie recipe!
We’re proud of our nurses and the service they provide to each of our patients. We know that their job is often challenging but always rewarding. We have the most dedicated, skilled, and compassionate nurses on our team, and we’re proud to celebrate them all year round. Thank you for considering adding your home care nurse to your family gifting this season! It’s meaningful to know that the nurses you trust in your home from Tendercare begin to feel like an extension of your family.
Have a wonderful holiday season, and be sure to contact us if you want to learn more about our family-owned and operated home health agency!
