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On top of keeping drinks hot for hours, this portable coffee mug has an easy-to-grab handle.
A plus about this mug is that it fits into my car cup holderno spillage of hot tea.
Customize the cup with their name or monogram so it doesnt get mixed up around the office.
Badge Co.
This journal allows for health care workers to let out their thoughts as a form of self-care.
(Other work bags that nurses we spoke to recommend are theL.L.
How can they fight back?
This cream is a great gift, she says.
Better yet, it can be worn as a backpack or atote bag.
After hours of being on my feet, it doesnt feel like Im wearing anything.
It heats and deeply kneads their tired soles with a push of a button.Ahhh.
I just know that my fellow bookworms at work would love one!
We spend hours upon hours standing up, so its like a little treat.
HelloFresh is a great optioneach meal comes with all the ingredients you oughta make a fresh, pre-portioned dinner.
Its easily stackablea huge plus if the nurse in your life shares a crowded fridge, says Kernahan.
Figs makes some of the best scrubs around, says Erica D., RN.
Theyre high-quality, flattering, and available in regular, petite, or tall.
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (32 Oz.)
Staying hydrated on the job, especially as you flit from task to task, is crucial.
One of the best investments Ive ever made is quality bedding.
Im a big fan of Parachute, and any nurse would appreciate being tucked into those threads.
(Plus,linen sheetsare long-lasting and great for any season.)
They make your legs feel less crampy and put a little spring in your step.
The festive pumpkin pie print on this pair makes them stand out in a drawer of monochromatic socks.
Atlas Coffee Club Subscription
Atlas Coffee Club
Do they already own a coffee maker?
Badge reels dont get much cuter.
Ive had my keychain light for a year and it still turns on, says a nurse we interviewed.
This cute wristlet features a matching highlighter, permanent marker, black pen, and LED light.
Choose from blue, pink, and green.
Pair the smartwatch with an easy-to-disinfectsilicone wrist band (or multiple)for the total gift.
Its a delightful little treat for nurses to treat themselves to during a busy day.
Mark & Graham x Steele Waterproof Pouch
Mark & Graham
Pouches are supremely useful, nurses say.
We like this reusable Glamnetic set, which comes in a ton of shapes and fun designs.
A little bit goes a long way, and for just a few dollars, it issoworth it.
Pro tip: Add it to a gift box or gift basket.
TheraIce Migraine-Relief Cap
On Maddy Sherman, RNs, wish list?
A migraine cap packed with freezable gel beads that fits around your head.
Give me some good-quality pens, and a lot of them!
This floral set from Rifle Paper Co. is exactly the right vibe.
Long-lasting and very fragrant.
