What should I buy for a nurse who works nights and drinks no coffee?

Best gift: a really good insulated water bottle or tumbler. For a night-shift nurse who doesn’t drink coffee, cold water is genuinely useful during long shifts, won’t mess with sleep the way caffeine can, and is practical at the nurses’ station or on breaks.

Other strong picks:

1. Insulated water bottle — best all-around, especially if it fits in a bag or cup holder.
2. Compression socks — great for long hours on their feet.
3. Blackout sleep mask + soft earplugs — helps them sleep during daylight after work.
4. Healthy night-shift snack box — protein bars, nuts, electrolyte packets, herbal tea, gum or mints.
5. Quality lunch bag with ice packs — useful if cafeteria options are limited overnight.