Nurses Week Gifts (For People Who've Seen Some Shit)
12-hour shifts. Impossible patients. They deserve more than pizza in the break room.
Why This Matters
Nurses don't just have jobs—they have callings that involve bodily fluids, impossible hours, and the emotional labor of keeping people alive. They've held hands at 3am, dealt with patients who think WebMD is a medical degree, and somehow maintained compassion through it all. Nurses Week (May 6-12) is the bare minimum we can do to acknowledge that these humans are built different. They've earned gifts that match their energy: dark, funny, and deeply appreciative.
Gift Ideas
- +A 'I've Seen Things' badge reel
- +Compression socks that don't look like hospital issue
- +A coffee mug with their shift schedule's energy
- +Snacks that survive a 12-hour shift
- +Something that makes them laugh between chaos
Perfect For
- The nurse friend who's always exhausted
- Healthcare workers in your life
- The nursing staff who took care of your family
- Anyone who's ever said 'that's not where that goes'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Nurses Week?
- May 6-12 every year, ending on Florence Nightingale's birthday. Put it in your calendar now because these people work too hard for you to forget.
- What do nurses actually want for Nurses Week?
- Real talk: adequate staffing and better pay. But in terms of gifts, anything that acknowledges what they deal with, makes their shift easier, or gives them a genuine laugh.
- Is it okay to give dark humor gifts to nurses?
- Most nurses have dark humor as a coping mechanism—it comes with the territory. Just know your audience. Some prefer uplifting; others want 'I survived another shift' energy.
- What's the best budget-friendly Nurses Week gift?
- Quality snacks that travel well, a heartfelt card with specifics about how they've helped you, or a small desk item that makes them smile during chaos.