22 Unbelievably Cute RN Graduation Cap Ideas
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Design Ideas for Your RN Graduation Cap
Graduation is an occasion to celebrate you.
Because it’s not every day that you finishing a nursing program and graduate from nursing school. It’s your moment to shine and feel accomplished.
Getting your registered nurse diploma isn’t easy. But you worked hard and you did it!
And a decorated cap topper is your chance to make it all the more memorable.
So here are 22 beautiful, brilliant, and funny RN graduation cap ideas.
RN Graduation Caps
This first cap is an absolute STUNNER.
This idea is perfect for when you’re torn between a select all that apply and an eaRNed it design.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’, registered nursing is field that’s projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
So you’re a hot commodity. It’s definitely a career choice to be proud of!
This labor & delivery RN grad cap is insanely cute. There’s a new stork in town!
The quote on this cap so fitting!
Nursing programs can be rigorous. It takes some real determination to stick it out until the end.
And with your brilliance you’ll be making a huge difference in people’s lives.
I love how this decoration mixes funny with pretty.
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eaRNed not given graduation cap
I’m a sucker for glittery graduation caps like this!
And this one is no exception, either. Flowers are always a nice touch.
You can personalize your cap in any way your heart desires. So why not give a shout out to your motivation?
All the little details come together so well on this cap.
✅ Not sure what to use for decorating your graduation cap? This is my top pick glue for graduation caps, the best brand of paint for fabric and easy rhinestone borders. You can see my other recommendations here.
“Pinning: ✓
Graduation: ✓
Karley Kleinsmith, RN: coming soon”
—@karleykleinsmith
Nurse puns are the best puns. Plus, the bow makes the cap look extra cute!
Because you’re a queen!
“Finished my graduation hat and of course I have to relate my life to the movie bridesmaids ?”
—@___blue_eyed_blonde___
This is such a gorgeous design and the deer antlers are the cherry on top.
I love the how the stethoscope is shaped into a heart.
These colors compliment each other in the best of ways. This idea is a creative way to incorporate RN, too!
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“’I attribute my success to this- I never gave or took any excuse.’ – Florence Nightingale.”
—@mel.hunt.fit
You can never go wrong with bling and flowers.
“Sometimes you just need a nap to make it through?? You definitely eaRNed it! ?”
—siarawells_
In nursing school tears were shed and coffee was a lifeline. Spongebob themed ideas are sure to be a hit.
How to Decorate Your Graduation Cap for Nursing
Here’s video that will show you how to decorate your grad cap.
Nurse stickers:
Recommended decorating supplies:
Wrapping up with RN grad cap ideas
I hope all these ideas will help you come up with your own RN graduation cap design!
There are so many great decorations, let me know which one was your favorite.
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About Charlie
Charlie is the co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of the book, 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College. She graduated from the Ashland Institute of Massage in 2015 and is a PNW transplant. She loves rainy weather, Birkenstocks, and miniatures things.