There are a wide range of options for mugs or t-shirts related to nursing. You can choose from a more serious option such as “Nurses helping people one life at a time,” or choose one that is more lighthearted. A mug with a nutrition label describing the “ingredients” of a nurse or one with a funny cartoon related to nursing would be well-received by the nurse in your life. If you can’t find one that fits, there are places where you can create your own or make something that is personalized.

Nurses work long hours and sometimes get very little sleep between shifts. For this reason, they tend to run on coffee to do the lifesaving feats they perform. When a nurse arrives home, they may fix a nice cup of tea in order to wind down from a difficult day. Giving a nurse coffee or tea is an excellent way to recognize what they do and the nurse will appreciate the fact that you provided them with the “juice” that keeps them running every shift.

Getting flowers is always exciting and nurses will love receiving a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers in recognition of their hard work. You can also send a dish garden or live plant that they can enjoy for many years to come. If you know they have a yard that they enjoy landscaping, consider sending a plantable tree, bush or plant that will remind them each time they are in the yard how much they mean to you.

When a nurse is not running on coffee, they are probably running on chocolate. Sending a gift of gourmet candy is a way not only to celebrate the nurse in your life, but also allow them to share your appreciation with other nurses during their shift. You can find stunning candy options that range from delicious, decorated truffles to cute candy dishes filled with the nurse’s favorites.

Sometimes, a cup of tea is not quite enough to wind down after a hectic shift. On those really rough days, a glass of wine might be the answer. You can find a wide range of wines available that the nurse in your life will enjoy. You could even sign them up for a wine club where they will get a different type of wine based on their taste each month, providing them with a monthly reminder of your appreciation.

Monthly clubs are a great way to recognize a nurse. You can find monthly clubs for almost every interest. Choose a golf monthly club that will send the nurse new products, discounts on tee times, savings on clubs and other items related to the sport. There are monthly clubs for fitness, smoked meats and other products as well. When the package arrives each month, your favorite nurse will remember how much you appreciate all they do to keep people healthy.

Traveling may be another way your favorite nurse unwinds. A relaxing vacation is a great way to take their mind off the stressful work they do each day. Luggage is the perfect gift, reminding them just how important they are to you each time they use it. You can choose a cute carry-on that will fit under an airline seat or in the overhead compartment for easy access. You can even find larger luggage designed to be checked but easily identified on the baggage carousel.

Does your favorite nurse have a favorite musical artist who will be in your area soon? Are they crazy about Broadway? Are they always talking about a local festival or fair that they enjoy? Tickets to an event or concert is also a great way to recognize a nurse for all they do. It will give them a fun day or evening away from the hospital or office and will remind them that they are valued.

If your favorite nurse comes home after a long day to a beloved pet, giving them a gift for their pet is a great way to show them how much they mean to you. A toy for their dog or cat, a special food for a bird or treats for other types of pets lets them know you not only appreciate them, you also understand just how much it means to them to have a fur baby at home waiting for them.

Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to get someone you want to recognize. If this is the case, consider gift cards. You can find gift cards to specific stores if you know the types of things they want to buy or you can purchase a generic card that they can use at any location. When they purchase something with the gift card, they will remember your thoughtfulness and realize what they do each day has been valued.

Because nurses sometimes work 12- and 14-hour shifts, they often do not have time to cook nutritious meals for themselves or others. Providing them with a hot, healthy meal may be the best way to let them know how much you appreciate all they do. You can purchase a gift card to a meal delivery service so they can choose the best time to get that hot meal or you can order yourself and have it delivered to them as a surprise. Either way, they will love being able to come home after being on their feet all day and not have to cook a huge meal.

When nurses shop, they may need to buy things in larger quantities due to their work schedule. It may be difficult for them to hit the grocery store each week like many people can. A warehouse club membership is one way to help them keep their household running smoothly even while they are working long, difficult hours. They can purchase items in larger quantities, so they do not need to shop quite as often.

Nurses are on their feet all day, every day. When you are on your feet for long periods of time, you need to wear those that provide the right support and will keep your feet from getting fatigued too quickly. A new pair of comfortable, supportive shoes is a great gift for Nurse Appreciation Week. Each time they wear them, they it will remind them that you remembered how important their feet were to them.

Although they spend their work day in scrubs, nurses definitely look forward to wearing regular clothing outside the hospital or office. A gift of clothing is one way to provide something other than scrubs to a nurse you appreciate everything they do and will remind them each time they wear it just how much they are valued. You could even purchase a gift certificate that would let them choose their own outfit.

Nurses are exposed to a wide range of illnesses, many of which can be deadly. Vitamins can help boost their immune systems and help them avoid contracting some of the worst illnesses. In addition, vitamins help keep energy levels up so they can continue providing excellent care to those who are very ill or injured.

Although nurses come in contact with some pretty nasty human conditions, they still want to look their best when they are dealing with patients. Cosmetics are a great choice in order to recognize someone during Nurse Appreciation Week. You can choose from facial scrubs and masks to help improve a nurse’s complexion or you can find beautiful mascara, eye shadow or lip color that will help brighten their day as well as the day of the people they care for.

Getting to the beauty shop can be difficult for nurses. They work long hours and are often too tired to think about their own needs. Why not give them the gift of hair color in recognition of all they do? You can find a variety of hair color options so your favorite nurse can color their own hair or a gift card for hair coloring at their favorite salon.