7 Perfect Gifts For National Nurses Week

It’s that special time of year again! The sun is coming out, the trees are coming back to life, and National Nurses Week is almost here!

Created in honor of the nurses who help and inspire us every day, National Nurses Week begins on Tuesday, May 6th, and ends on Monday May 12, 2025. That’s seven solid days of nurse appreciation, and in honor of your week, we’ve come up with seven perfect gift ideas for that special nurse.

1. FIGS Scrubs

Flattering scrubs? No, it's not an oxymoron. There are scrubs that can actually make a nurse look and feel good. FIGS is one of our best-ranked scrub brands and one of the few that offers skinny scrub pants.

Their signature FION technology fabric features a beyond-comfortable four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties to keep you dry.  All FIGS scrubs are antimicrobial, ridiculously soft, and wrinkle-resistant. 

2. Gales Shoes

These are the first PPE shoes designed specifically for nurses, and they come in a wide variety of colors - white, black, blue, purple, and teal!

Buy Gales For $89.95 "The FIRST PPE shoes for nurses!"

3. Compression Socks

When you work on your feet all day, the circulation in your lower body has to work even harder to return the blood to your heart. It is ideal for nurses to give their legs a rest when they feel tired. But since that is often not possible during a nursing shift, the next best thing is to get some quality compression socks. 

Buy these top-rated nurse compression socks on Amazon*

 

4. Littmann Stethoscope

Often referred to as the 'Cadillac' of stethoscopes, Littman stethoscopes are unmatched in performance. They have improved acoustic performance and better audibility of high-frequency sounds. 

Buy this top-rated 3M Littman's Stethoscope, Cardiology, on Amazon 

5. Tumbler 

Nurse.org asked nurses to vote for the quotes they want to see on a tumbler - "Safe Staffing Saves Lives" was the most voted quote. This Stainless Steel Tumbler is a bright and functional piece of drinkware with a layer of varnish that protects against peeling and color fading. You’ll get the reusable tumbler, the plastic lid, and the metal straw—a perfect combo for hot or cold drinks any time of the day.

Buy it now for $23

6. Nurse Stickers

Nurses can stick these stickers on tumblers, laptops, bumpers, and more! They make a great, affordable, versatile gift!

Buy now for $7.25

7. Amazon Gift Card

The person who knows how to treat a nurse best is, well...themselves! This gift might be a little bit of a cop-out, but the gesture is what really matters. Plus, your nurses will be able to buy themselves whatever they want!

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There are plenty of other great Nurses Week gift ideas. Are you planning on buying someone a gift for Nurses Week, or are you a nurse who received an awesome gift in the past? Share your gift ideas in the comments!

 

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