Nurse practitioners (NPs) are often the unsung heroes in hospitals and clinics. They work diligently with physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and everyone in between to provide the best care for patients day in and day out. No wonder you're looking for a gift idea for these wonderful medical professionals! 

Whether it’s Nurse Practitioner Appreciation Day, a nurse practitioner graduation, work anniversary, or just because, this list has the best nurse practitioner gifts for all occasions.

1. Travel Coffee Cup or Tumbler

If you know a nurse practitioner, you know they survive on coffee. It doesn’t matter if they take it black or prefer more creamer than coffee – they won’t leave home without a coffee mug. So it makes sense that a slam dunk nurse practitioner gift is anything that will safely hold that liquid gold.

Since hospital coffee usually leaves much to be desired, many nurse practitioners take their own coffee to work. To keep their coffee hot — and off their clothes — you can’t go wrong with a sturdy travel mug. Double-walled stainless steel mugs keep coffee (or tea) hot for hours and this Contigo mug ensures their coffee stays put with a no-leak lid.

2.Coffee Gift Card

Along the same lines as a coffee mug, a gift card to their favorite coffee shop is one of the best nurse practitioner gifts because you know they’ll use it — especially when they need a little pick-me-up during a 12-hour shift. Even better, throw a coffee gift card inside a new mug and wrap it in a gift box to really make their spirits percolate.

3. Tools of the Trade

Registered nurses and nurse practitioners alike survive with what they have. They usually won’t splurge on updating their stethoscope, penlight, or ID badge holder unless it’s literally falling apart or not functioning anymore. 

If you notice your favorite NP has been using the same stethoscope since graduation, it’s time for a new one. Make sure you know their preferences since stethoscopes come with different features. Littmann offers a wide variety of stethoscopes in various colors. 

As for other tools of the trade, consider a keychain that doubles as a penlight or a pack of stylish pens that they can easily clip on their scrubs. These nurse practitioner gifts are perfect as holiday stocking stuffers or as a thoughtful gesture during Nurse Practitioner Appreciation Week. 

4. Personalized Gifts from Etsy

Whether it's a travel mug or stethoscope, medical professionals have their favorite item. The problem is, these favorites often seem to mysteriously walk off the unit. That’s where personalized items from Etsy can help.

Having a water bottle (or wine glass for when the shift ends!) engraved with their monogram, nickname, or caduceus will ensure nobody else mistakes it for their own. A personalized tote bag, T-shirt, sweatshirt, or cozy hoodie are other fun ideas your NP will love.

5. Massage or Spa Gift Card

Something they don't teach nursing students in nursing school is how to take care of themselves after 12 hours of taking care of everyone else. So, what better NP gift idea is there than a gift card to their favorite spa? 

Whether it’s a massage or facial, your favorite NP will have some well-deserved self-care time that will make them feel better inside and out. This gift idea is great for Nurse Appreciation Day or for a nursing school grad who’s finally finished with exams. 

6. Fitness Tracker

Many nurse practitioners are health-conscious, or at least have aspirations to be. They also love data. Merge these two qualities by getting your NP a fitness tracker. With today’s fitness devices, the sky’s the limit on what can be tracked from day to day. There are tons of options – watches, bands, rings – that track movement, heart rate, and the FitBit Sense even tracks temperature and oxygen saturation.

7. Fitness Class Card

Giving your family nurse practitioner a gift card or punch card to their favorite yoga or workout studio will help them stay on track with their fitness goals. Maybe they’ve been eyeing a new spin class but haven’t taken the time to try it out. By giving them a punch card, the effort is half done. Class Pass is a great nurse practitioner gift idea because it allows each subscriber to explore studios that interest them whether it’s in-person, on-demand, or live streamed for at-home workouts.

8. Compression Socks

Nurse practitioners are on their feet. A lot. While wearing the best footwear is a must to survive long days without foot or back pain, compression socks are another essential component of an NP’s wardrobe. Compression socks can help reduce leg swelling and overall leg fatigue that nurse practitioners encounter during busy shifts.

For one of the best nurse practitioner gifts that is both flattering and functional, you can’t go wrong with Cuvu socks. These fashionable and oh-so-soft compression socks are made from sustainable materials – seriously, each pair is made from two recycled water bottles!

Plus, these compression socks help manage symptoms of spider veins and varicose veins, an issue many nurses and NPs deal with at a much younger age due to their profession. Compression socks make a great “just because” or nursing school graduation gift that your favorite NP will love.

9. Scrubs

Buying clothes can be a tough gift to get right. (It's not exactly like picking out a pair of socks!) But buying your favorite NP a new pair of scrubs could end up being one of the best nursing gifts ever. Here are some can’t-miss ideas:

Scrub Tops

When it comes to scrubs, it doesn’t get much better than Kewsi. These high-quality, ultra-soft, and durable scrubs come in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes for both women and men. If your NP prefers a more classic scrub top, the Malibu V-neck scrub top is perfection. The multiple pockets bring function to this universally flattering style. 

If you’re looking for a more unique gift when it comes to scrub tops, the Mira five-pocket mock wrap is a winner. The faux wrap and zippered shoulder pocket provide subtle details, setting this scrub top apart from the rest. 

Scrub Pants

If your fave NP prefers a modern, streamlined look, the Ventura jogger scrub pant will make all their athleisure dreams come true. With the flat front and elastic ankles, these jogger scrubs are on-trend as well as easy to move in. The sleek pockets provide storage for pagers, snacks, penlights, and more. 

Keswi’s Livia multi-pocket scrub pants are a great gift for an NP who prefers to have everything on them at all times. With nine pockets that can hold everything from face masks to keys to credit cards, they may not need that monogram tote with an embroidered caducous after all!

Find the Perfect Nurse Practitioner Gifts Today

Nurse practitioners help every clinic and hospital run smoothly. But they rarely take the time to treat themselves. With this in mind, finding the best nurse practitioner gift to shower your NP with gratitude can mean so much.

Nurse practitioner coffee mugs, coffee shop gift cards, and personalized products are practical yet thoughtful gifts that will get them through the day. For the perfect gift that pairs fashion and function, you can’t miss with compression socks or a pair of scrubs. No matter what you choose, take the time to include a handwritten greeting card along with your nurse appreciation gift. Just a small token of your gratitude will mean the world to them.