Stethoscope

• Stethoscopes can be found in many price ranges to fit your budget.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
  
  All nurses need the basic stethoscope to use in their work. While many brands will suffice, the most preferred stethoscopes provide the acoustical ability to hear both high and low frequency tones and have adaptable attachments for multi-age usage such as in pediatrics. The new electronic stethoscopes provide internal recording and the technology to transmit the sounds wirelessly to base software for analysis. Prices vary depending upon the brand and particular aspects of the tool. As an additional gift, you can have the stethoscope engraved with the nurse's name.
  
  

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

• PDAs can improve the efficiency of nurses.Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Electronic technology can greatly enhance a nurse's on-the-job performance. Handheld PDAs can provide a nurse with immediate access to nursing care plans, drug guides, diagnostic tools, lab values and many other clinical nursing references. There are many top brands available, including those that double as phones and provide limitless wireless Internet access.
  
  

Gift Certificates for an Electronic Drug Guide

• If your nurse already has a PDA, providing a gift certificate for an electronic drug guide can be a wonderful gift. Drug guides apps are useful for their immediate readiness on a PDA and they are continually updated, providing the nurse with the most current information about drugs, interactions and usage. There are many resources available to download for a fee. The cost of the application subscriptions can run from $30 to over $100.
  
  

Nursing Attire

• Floral print scrubs, along with other prints and patterns make a great gift.Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images
  
  Gone are the white starched nurse uniforms with the hair pinned nurse's cap. Today's nurses wear medical scrubs, many of which can be stylish and express the nurse's personality. If your nurse works in pediatrics, there are many child friendly patterns and colors, all proven to have a positive effect on the children and parents alike. Scrubs can also be purchased in favorite professional sports team designs, hobbies and colors.
  
  Because nurses are on their feet for most of their shift, good shoe wear is very important. Clogs are the most popular and sought after style. Brands, colors and styles can vary and run cost as much as $100. (ref 6)