20 Thoughtful Gifts for Nurses and Other Healthcare Heroes, Starting at Just $4

Send a little sunshine a nurse's way with this lovely gift box from Hickory Farms. Featuring an assortment of goodies — including candy, an adorable tumbler, and a bag of "Brew Got This" breakfast coffee blend — this box is a great way to say thank you.

With caffeine a staple in many nurses' days, a good travel mug is a must-have. Upgrade their everyday kit with a YETI Rambler Tumbler. Featuring the brand's MagSlider lid, this insulated mug can hold up to 20-ounces of coffee, tea, or another beverage of choice, keeping it hot (or cold) for hours.

With chafed skin from masks and dry hands from the constant use of sanitizer, any nurse out there will tell you that their skin has taken a beating over the last year. Arm them with a multi-use cream that'll indulge their skin wherever, whenever: Weleda's Skin Food. A favorite among dermatologists, this universal balm is great for faces, hands, feet, and more. Bonus: it smells incredible.

Speaking of dry hands, the best way to treat them is to prevent them. How? With a moisturizing hand sanitizer like the Power Mist from Touchland. This dermatologist-tested sanitizer features hydrating ingredients like Aloe Vera and a blend of essential oils that leave hands soft, healthy, and 99.9 percent germ free. It's available in seven fragrances as well as an unscented variety, and we're fans of the calming lavender scent.

With round-the-clock hours and back-to-back shifts, nursing takes a toll on the body. Gift them the joy of a deep tissue massage on their time with the Theragun Mini. Compact yet powerful, this massager will take care of cramps, knots, and tension at a moment's notice.

Work is stressful enough without having to plan meals, too. Take one chore off the table and gift a nurse you love a subscription to Freshly. Offering convenience, nutrition, and a crave-worthy meal, each chef-prepared dish is perfectly portioned for one person and ready to enjoy in three minutes.

For a gift that'll be a hit every time, you can never go wrong with a good ol' Starbucks gift card. One friend who's a nurse shared with me that she loves receiving a coffee gift card because, "I can treat a coworker to a cup, too."

If you're looking to help a nurse skip the lines at Starbucks altogether, set them up with their own personal cafe in the form of a Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker. This system takes things to another level with a fold-away frother and the ability to brew everything from lattes and macchiatos to cappuccinos and a bevy of other coffeehouse-style drinks.

Staying hydrated is key to making a shift run smoothly, but keeping track of your water intake while taking care of patients isn't always easy — unless you have a Hydracy water bottle, that is. Featuring a 32-ounce capacity, this water bottle has a timeline etched into the side of the bottle to help them keep track of their water intake and make sure they're drinking as much as they should be. It also comes with a full-length infusion basket designed to make delicious flavored water.

If you really want to treat a nurse to something special, pick up a Spafinder gift card. Whether it's a deep-tissue massage or a personal spa day, they'll be able to book a pampering experience at a spa of their choice. Because what's better than the gift of relaxation?

Hours spent on your feet can be taxing on the whole body. For a special nightly treat, they'll love pulling out the Cloud Massage Shiatsu foot massager. Using deep-kneading Shiatsu techniques, this machine massages feet, ankles, and calves to relieve pain, improve blood flow, and reduce inflammation after a long day's work.

For a simple gift that goes a long way, we love a good candle, like the Serenity + Calm candle from Chesapeake Bay Candle. Offering approximately 70 hours of burn time, this candle uses a soothing blend of lavender and thyme in a natural soy blend to create a relaxing environment in minutes.

There's nothing better than unwinding with a nice glass of wine — especially when you can pick it up right at your doorstep. With a Winc Wine Club gift card, your favorite nurse can select and test out new wines from the comfort of their home.

Nurses tend to have intense work hours, which means their sleep schedules aren't exactly the best. Help them get the Zzz's they need with this sleep kit from Asutra. With a weighted silk eye mask (filled with organic lavender and flaxseed), a gel eye mask, and a 100 percent natural sleep spray, sweet dreams await.

By now, we're all aware of the havoc masks can wreak on ears. The best solution? An Ear Saver! Using an elastic band that wraps around the head, these mask extenders help secure a mask in place without placing any stress on the ears. And at this price, you can buy one for every nurse (and person!) in your life.

For another way to help nurses rid their bodies of aches and pain, we love this acupressure mat and pillow set. Available in an array of colors, this set helps naturally reduce muscle tension, back pain, and headaches by releasing endorphins that block pain with a simple 10- to 30-minute session.

A good pair of compression socks is an essential in any nurse's daily kit. With long shifts spent on foot, nurses will definitely appreciate a pair of Comrad compression socks. They encourage blood circulation (read: more energy, less pain and swelling), which means your giftee will be thanking you every step of the way.

Keeping germs at bay requires diligence and a little help. The HoMedics UV Clean sanitizer bag will help nurses keep their essential items clean and free from germs. Using powerful UV-C LED technology, this bag conveniently kills 99.9 percent of bacteria, offering peace of mind both at and away from work.

For an especially sweet treat, this kitschy gourmet cookie tin is a fun pick. Coming in either chocolate chip or assorted varieties, each tin holds two pounds of delicious, freshly baked cookies with an average three-week shelf life. Best of all, each cookie is individually wrapped to keep them soft and make sharing with coworkers that much easier (and safer!).

When in doubt, showing your love with a bouquet of flowers is a gesture that will never go out of style. While Urban Stems offers dozens of varieties, we're particularly fond of its springtime Peony collection.