Posted by Northwest Gifts on 28th Jan 2021
If you’re blessed enough to have one in your life, it’s time to spoil your nurse! They are some of the hardest working, tireless, selfless, big-hearted groups of people out there.
Let’s hope you didn’t need one this year, but if you did, let’s toast to them (and buy them a wonderful personalized gift, too).
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National Nurse’s Week begins each year on May 6th, and ends on May 12th.
Why, do you ask? Because May 12th is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, of course! So the entire week leading up to it has become a time to recognize and honor the service of nurses everywhere.
These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event.
May 6th.
(And you were afraid Cinco de Mayo would leave you sad!)
Here are some real gifts that nurses have actually received - and loathe:
That's right, managers or HR people have actually thought about nurse gift ideas and chosen those ones. If you're the person tasked with picking this year's gift, don't fall into that trap. Choose a good gift.
Which leads us right to the next question...
Here are some things that people (because, remember that nurses are PEOPLE!) actually want:
On their feet all day (and sometimes all night), staying hydrated is key for your favorite nurse! Make it easy with this personalized, high-quality, vacuum-sealed tumbler. Make sure to get it in his/her favorite color! They’re going to love never wondering if someone took the wrong beverage home from the break room.
No one deserves a vacation more than a nurse! Make it even more special and less likely to get lost or mistaken for someone else’s luggage, with these personalized luggage tags! They’ll be so starry-eyed with how good something so simple looks, they may want to buy new luggage!
An evening sip of an adult beverage (or a good quality root beer) is much appreciated and needed after a long day of nursing at the hospital. They’ll remember you each and every time they use this personalized bottle opener and corkscrew. And since it’s made so well, that will be a LOT of times!
There are signs all over the hospital or doctor’s office where they work, but how about a sign just for him/her to hang in their own home? This personalized and handcrafted nurse sign with custom engraving will earn a spot of honor on their wall.
Nurses spend so many hours under those harsh fluorescent lights! They need as much time out of doors in nature, soaking up some all natural UV lights, and just watching the birds. They’re going to love this personalized medical themed bird feeder. Get ready to hear, “Where in the world did you get this?! I love it!”
Hospitals are notoriously chilly, and of course your poor nurse is likely crawling into their car in the dead of night half the time. Why not make it more enjoyable with this cozy monogrammed nurse pullover? Buttery soft and snuggly, they may never want to take it off (maybe get two?).
Coasters just make one feel swanky and posh, don’t they? Well, just wait and see how sophisticated and grown-up your favorite nurse feels when they receive these custom engraved coasters! Made of bamboo and including their own holder, this will be a lovely gift for a lovely person.
If you know your nurse is the more spiritual type, a personalized and engraved Bible will blow them away with your thoughtfulness!
There are a lot of different versions and price points to choose from online, or you might ask your local Bible giftshop or bookstore for their recommendation.
You can also go with a Bible cover, and if your organization is non-religious, you can find lovely leather journals to personalize instead.
The perfect size for displaying on their counter, coffee table, or just getting lots of use in the kitchen, this personalized cutting board is just the thing for the budding amateur chef. Made of bamboo with a lovely floral pattern, it can be personalized just the way you want it … you can’t go wrong with a simple but heartfelt “Best Nurse Ever.”
Is there a nurse out there who doesn’t drink coffee? We don’t think so. Say it isn’t so! This personalized glass coffee mug can be custom engraved by you, their favorite patient. They’ll be reaching for this morning after morning, and is sure to become their favorite of all their cups!