Generic "nurse life" shirts are everywhere. The gifts nurses actually keep are the ones that sound like their unit, the joke only an ER nurse or a tele nurse would get. This guide is organized by specialty so you can find the one that fits. Every item is made to order, ships free on US orders over $35, and should be ordered by December 8 to arrive for Christmas.
Stocking stuffers under $20
- Nurse Manager Mug: "The Schedule Is Posted. The Schedule Is Already Wrong." For the manager who rebuilt the holiday schedule four times.
- Neuro Nurse Mug: "I Know. I Still Have to Ask." Every neuro nurse has asked a patient what year it is at 0200.
- PRN Nurse Mug: three shifts booked before the coffee finished.
- Peds Nurse Mug: "We Go on Three. I Go on Two." Any pediatric nurse will laugh at this one.
- Oncology Nurse Mug: "My Favorite Sound Is the Bell": a warm thank-you for oncology and infusion nurses.
- Night Shift New Year's Mug: for whoever is ringing in 2027 at the nurses' station with apple juice.
Funny nurse shirts by specialty
- ER: Unflappable Since Triage tee
- NICU: A's, B's and D's. Not a Report Card.
- Telemetry: It's Not V-Tach. He's Brushing His Teeth.
- Psych / behavioral health: See You in Fifteen Minutes. And Fifteen After That.
- Med-surg: The Discharge Is Done. The Ride Is On the Way.
- Charge nurse: The Next Admit Is Already in the Elevator
- Travel nurse: Different Badge Photo Every Thirteen Weeks
- Pediatrics: We Go on Three. I Go on Two.
These are casual tees for off-shift, not scrubs, so they're fine for days off, unit parties and the drive in.
Cozy sweatshirts and hoodies for winter shifts
- Night Shift: "Holiday Potluck Starts at 0300", for anyone working Christmas.
- Peds ER Christmas: "The X-Ray Shows One Jingle Bell"
- Float Pool: "Where Does This Unit Keep the Flushes?"
- School Nurse: "Ice Pack. Saltine. Back to Class."
- Oncology: "My Favorite Sound Is the Bell"
- Minimalist NICU sweatshirt in sand or light blue
- Hoodies: Charge Nurse, Travel Nurse and Telemetry
Bigger gifts
- L&D Christmas blanket: "Delivered Two Noels and a Holly Tonight", a plush throw for a labor and delivery nurse's couch after a long night.
- Work totes: ER Nurse and School Nurse
For the nurse's family
Buying for a whole unit?
Mugs and ornaments are easy to buy in sets for a unit gift exchange. Browse all gifts under $25 or the full nurse gift collection. Need a group order? Contact us.