10 Great Holiday Gifts for Docs and Nurses

By Jordie Papa

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It’s that time of year again, where we move heaven and earth trying to find the perfect gift for friends, family and coworkers.  While this could entail spending days scouring the mall and/or the Internet, if you work in the healthcare profession, I can help you shorten the search by suggesting ten different gifts that won’t simply help you cross that doc or nurse off your list, they’re sure to put a smile on their face as well. 

      1.      Holiday Themed Tops?

When you want to say ho, ho, ho when it’s hot, hot, hot out, give a frosty gift of winter-themed scrubs that are sure to delight both the recipient and everyone who sees them. Cherokee offers a number of holiday designs that will help elicit a taste of the winter wonderland even in the Sunshine State.  ($26.99) 

2. Instead of hanging your stockings, why not wear them?

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for under $20, consider gifting the nurses you know with holiday-themed Cherokee Fashion Support knee socks for $9.99 to $14.99. These eye-catching stockings are just the thing to put a twinkle in the eye of even a die-hard Scrooge. (Available at UniformDestination.com)

3.  Have too much stuff for stockings.

Check out this tote bag from routetocute.com.  These spacious printed totes are 100% polyester with a canvas feel.  They include a spacious main compartment with a bonus pocket on the left side.  Available in a number of colors, as well as featuring a variety of healthcare-friendly slogans,  they can be had for $14.95 each.

4. Nurses may call the shots, but they need shots too!

For only $8.99 including free shipping, you can give your favorite nurse a shot in the arm by purchasing these colorful shot glasses that will put a smile on the face of every nurse you know.  (Available at Etsy.com

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5. You’ve got the beat.

Everyone loves jewelry.  Here’s an inexpensive gold-plated sterling silver heartbeat necklace from Etsy.com that both docs and nurses will love.  This handmade pendant can even be customized to reflect any EKG pattern you desire. ($27.20)

6. Who doesn’t need a little java jolt to start their heart?

Here’s another gift for less than $10.  A printed coffee cup that reads Nurses ROCK.  Crafted from ceramic, it’s dishwasher and microwave safe.  Order it or other mugs for $9.98 and have it before Christmas. (Available at routetocute.com

7. Deck the halls, y’all. 

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These colorful doctor & nurse ornaments were so cute, I just couldn’t resist adding them.  Great to give as gifts or hang them on the tree in your home or practice.  Your choice for $12.77, including free 2-day shipping.  You’re out of your tree if you don’t check these cuties out.

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8. Have you ever needled a nurse?

Both doctors and nurses will get a kick out of these colorful syringe pens.  And so will you when you realize you can get a 12-pack delivered to your door overnight for only $8.15 from amazon. 

The recipient will be able to hang this wooden plaque in the nurse’s locker room or stand it in the break room to remind everyone who passes by who it is that’s really super.  Available from routetocute.com for $11.95.

10. When all else fails…

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Still can’t make up your mind what to get your favorite docs and nurses?  No problem.    Give the gift that keeps on giving since Uniform Destination offers gift certificates starting at $10.

Jordie Papa is owner of Uniform Destination with four locations in North Florida.