Black Friday: 2025 Top Gifts for Nurses

It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping for your coworkers or compiling a wish list to give to family and friends, there are a lot of great deals to be found on Black Friday 2025. Here are some ideas — many with sales starting now and running through Black Friday and even Cyber Monday — on what we believe are some of the top gifts for nurses during the 2025 this holiday season. 

We’ve included links to several shopping sites below. Make sure to check back throughout the next week, as many of these companies will feature discounts and coupons to kick off the 2025 holiday shopping season. 

Finding that perfect gift isn’t always easy, but we’ve compiled a list of the 2025 best gifts for nurses ranging in price from a few dollars to nicer items that require a little more investment. Hopefully this will not only save you time, but also spark some ideas for giving back to the nurses in your life. 

Achieve does not endorse or receive compensation from any of these companies. We’re simply providing these links as helpful ideas as you consider the top gifts for nurses this season. 

Practical 2025 Nursing Gifts

Many people love a practical gift they can use regularly, especially when that gift comes from someone special. Many practical nurse gifts can even be personalized for an added touch of thoughtfulness. 

1. High-quality scrubs: If you’ve been around at all, you know there is a difference between a standard scrub uniform and a well-fitted and durable scrub set. Grab a pair of scrubs with a fun print or in a favorite color from popular brands such as: FIGS, Cherokee, and Healing Hands
2. Compression socks: Nurses spend long hours on their feet. A good pair of compression socks helps to improve circulation and can even reduce fatigue. Check out brands like: Levsox, Bombas, and Bluemaple
3. Supportive shoes: Comfortable and supportive shoes are an essential part of a nurses uniform. Consider popular brands that have shoes specifically designed for healthcare workers such as Clove or supporting athletic shoes from Brooks, On or HOKA
4. Smartwatch: Many nurses want to track their steps, heart rate, water intake and other wellness indicators throughout the day, and a smartwatch is a great way to do this. Consider brands such as Garmin, Apple, or Google FitBit
5. Custom badge holders or reels: Badge holders and reels can add a fun personal touch to a standard scrub uniform. They can be personalized with initials and special messages, or can represent something the nurse is passionate about. Search for reel badge holders on Etsy or Amazon. 
6. Coffee mugs and tumblers: Nurses work long hours so caffeine is often crucial. A unique coffee cup could brighten a tough day, and some popular brands, like Yeti, can even be customized. 
7. Refillable water bottles: It’s important for everyone to stay hydrated, especially nurses who need to take care of themselves in order to care for others. Owala, a popular company, offers a discount for nurses year round!  
8. Tote or travel bag: Many nurses carry an extra change of clothes, wipes, sanitizer, personal hygiene items, make up and other essentials to and from work. Tote and travel bags make a great gift. Check Amazon for great nursing bag options.
9. Daily or weekly planner: Nurses may not work the same schedule every week (or even every day), and they also have personal responsibilities outside of work that make staying organized a necessity. Consider gifting an inexpensive daily or weekly planner or even a premium version. 

Wellness and Self-Care Nurse Gifts

It’s important to take care of yourself, especially when stress is running high or you’re running on a lack of sleep.Nurses give so much of themselves to care for others — making it essential to protect their own well-being. 

10. Hydrating face mask: Proper hydration makes us all look and feel more refreshed and youthful. Busy nurses may not always have time for long beauty routines, so overnight hydrating masks can be a great gift. Check out top rated masks such as: Laneige, Dr. Jart+, and E.L.F.
11. Scented candles: Consider purchasing candles in relaxing or rejuvenating scents or scents that just bring feelings of joy or that match the season. Check out Bath & Body Works for some fun holiday scents. 
12. Food or coffee gift cards: Busy, working nurses don’t always have time to cook a nutritious meal, so gift cards to a favorite restaurant or coffee shop can be one of the top gifts for nurses in 2025. 
13. Stress relief toys: Fidget toys, sensory toys, and stress balls are not just for kids. These objects offer tactile a soothing outlet for stress that nurses feel on a daily basis. 
14. Adult coloring book: Encourage the nurse in your life to express creativity and relieve stress at the same time. Purchase a coloring book with a nature theme or one with inspirational quotes inside. 
15. Wireless headphones: Music is a great way to relax and unwind. It can also offer a much needed “pick-me-up”. Consider gifting a pair of wireless headphones nurses can wear walking in and out of work, on break, during exercise, or any time at home. 
16. Massage gun: A massage gun is a great gift to help effectively relieve muscle fatigue and pain from the work done in a physically demanding nursing job. TOLOCO is a brand with great reviews that isn’t super expensive. 
17. Bath salts: Epsom salt bath soaks can help relieve tense, sore muscles and make nurses feel ready to face another day on the job. Consider Dr. Teal’s, Ancient Minerals,  or Amazon Basics, or Lush. 
18. Cozy blanket: Give the gift of warmth and comfort with a cozy throw or blanket. You could even give a heated blanket for some extra warmth on even the coldest days. 
19. Slippers: Because nurses spend a lot of time on their feet, the ability to kick back and relax in comfort is essential. Choose some comfy slippers with supportive memory foam or gel inside. 
20. Herbal tea: A selection of herbal teas are perfect for any mood whether you need to relax or revive yourself after a long day. 

Fun Nurse Gifts that Bring a Smile

It’s important to find even small moments of joy during the holiday season, and lighthearted nurse gifts can be used to bring a smile. 

21. Flair: Nurses are usually required to wear scrubs at work, but this doesn’t mean they can’t express their fun side with a little flair. Consider gifting enamel pins with inspirational messages, fun quotes, animals, or other symbols for a personal touch. 
22. Hair accessories: Another way for nurses to express their personality even in uniform is by adding fun hair accessories such as clips, combs, scrunchies, headbands, etc. Hair accessories are both a cute and a practical gift for nurses. 
23. Scrub caps: Scrub caps are a functional gift for nurses that can show you’re thinking of them, especially when you find a design that fits them perfectly. 
24. Stickers: Waterproof stickers are a great way for someone to express their unique style and personality. Consider gifting nurses with stickers they can place on reusable water bottles, laptops, notebooks, planners, etc. There are some great inexpensive options available on Amazon and at other retailers. 

25. The Gift of Education for Nurses

If you’re looking for a long term gift, you should consider giving a nurse in your life or even giving yourself the gift of education. Nurses can significantly increase their salary potential and their career opportunities by moving from LPN to RN, LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, CNA to RN or even to Nurse Practitioner. 

Achieve makes it possible to get the education nurses need with flexible, online programs supported by live instructors — while continuing to work as a nurse. 

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No matter what you choose to give, showing your appreciation is always one of the top gifts for nurses. Show the special nurses in your life some gratitude for their hard work and dedication to caring for others. Your thoughtfulness will not go unnoticed, and it will be appreciated. You may also choose to share your personal wish list with family and friends, so they can treat the special nurse in their lives — YOU.