Nurse Coloring Pages | Free PDF Printables

Set off on a healing journey with our collection of nurse coloring pages. Each printable PDF features various illustrations of nurses, including cute cartoon designs, inspirational quote art, and images of these real-life heroes caring for the sick. 

This set of nurse pictures is perfect for celebrating National Nurses Day or decorating a doctor's office. Create beautiful wall art to give to a family member who works in the medical field.

Free Printable Nurse Coloring Pages

For this healthcare series, we illustrated school nurses and registered nurses showing compassion and kindness. We've also included drawings of medical equipment, such as masks, gloves, syringes, and medication. 

While we crafted many of these nurse pictures for kids to color in, we've made sure to incorporate detailed designs for adults to enjoy.

Print some of our drawings and create a gratitude gallery for a school nurse's office or a hospital nursing station.

Nursing Coloring Sheets to Download

Grab your markers, colored pencils, and dress-up scrubs, and get ready to color with care. Happy coloring!

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If you enjoyed these coloring pages that showcase brave nurses, we think you'll love these too. Print your own personal coloring book from your favorites!

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Craft Ideas to Make With Nurse Pictures

Celebrate the heroes in scrubs with these craft ideas inspired by nurse coloring pages.

These projects are a meaningful way to thank our nurses or educate kids about the medical profession.

1. Compassion Certificate

Turn your coloring sheets into awards to celebrate the important role real-life heroes play in our communities.

Print your pictures on cardstock and fill them with color.

Write a heartfelt message of appreciation on the back of each colored page. Include inspirational quotes and motivational messages to spread positive vibes.

Laminate the awards to make them feel more official.

Present the awards to nurses and doctors to thank them for their hard work and loving care in the medical field. 

These certificates can also be a great way to show support for other frontline workers like firefighters, police officers, and teachers.

2. Kindness Keyrings

Design keychains as a small yet meaningful gesture of appreciation.

Print your chosen nurse coloring pages at 10-20% scale and fill them with vivid shades. 

Trim the images, write the receiver’s name, or draw a little heart on the back. Laminate the cutouts for protection.

Punch a hole at the top of each laminated piece and attach it to a key ring.

Embellish the keychain with beads or charms and gift them to nurses to acknowledge their kindness and valued role in medicine.

3. Tasty Tribute Toppers

Create cake toppers to decorate tasty treats for hospital staff.

Color drawings featuring happy nurses and medical items like bandages, syringes, and band-aids.

Cut out small shapes and designs from the pages and laminate them so you can reuse them for future treats.

Attach each cutout to a toothpick using tape.

Insert the toppers into cupcakes and display them at gatherings for a sweet surprise.

4. Bunting for the Brave

Make a garland of gratitude to honor the dedication of nurses.

Print various nurses coloring page designs at 50% scale. Fill the drawings with bright, cheerful shades.

Punch holes in the top corners of each cutout and thread a long piece of string through.

Hang your finished bunting in a classroom or across a nurse's station to celebrate National Nurses Day or Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

5. Nurses Notes

Fill decorated jars with messages of appreciation for our invaluable nurses. 

Color pictures of nurses. Then, measure and cut them to fit a glass jar. (Clean pasta sauce jars work well.)

Use Mod Podge to attach your colored page to the jar, smoothing out any air bubbles.

Fill the jars with cutouts from your other colored pages. Write thoughtful words and thank you messages on the back of each cutout.

Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar for added decoration.

Place these jars in a nursing station or gift them to healthcare workers as a token of appreciation for their hard work.

6. Nursing Necessities 

Assemble a nursing career exploration kit to inspire future heroes of healthcare.

Complete free nurse coloring sheets featuring easy outlines or intricate patterns.

On the back of each page, write a brief description and fun facts about nursing, the treatment procedures they provide, and the equipment they use. Bind these pages together to create a guide.

Gather nursing-related items, including toy stethoscopes, syringes, and items from a first aid kit like band-aids and bandages.

Place your guide and essential nursing items into a decorative box. 

This exploration kit is a great educational tool for young learners interested in the medical field and allows them to practice their caring skills on their teddies or dolls.

7. Pots of Praise

Decorate plant pots with colored pages to bring joy and greenery to nursing stations.

Color your favorite illustration in different colors.

Trim the design to fit around a plant pot. Use Mod podge to secure the page.  

Seal the outside with another layer of glue to protect the design. Add extra details like buttons, glitter, and ribbons. 

Plant an easy-care plant inside, symbolizing the growth and resilience of nurses.

These pretty plant pots are perfect for brightening up a nurse's desk or station as a reminder of the community's appreciation.

8. Frame the Frontline

Create personalized photo frames that honor the loving care nurses provide every day.

Select hospital-themed coloring pages and color them to complement the photo you wish to frame. Cut the finished pages into small sections.

Use Mod Podge to cover a frame with the colored cutouts, creating a mosaic effect. Seal the frame with another layer of glue to protect it. 

Write “My Hero” at the top of the frame in marker. 

Place a photo inside of a family member or friend who works in the medical field to show a snapshot of their service and dedication.

9. Sips of Support

Uplevel a plain travel mug for a practical token of gratitude for nurses always on the move.

Print a nurse picture at 50% scale on cardstock and color it in. 

Trim the design so that it wraps around a travel mug. Tape the ends of the cutout together to form a sleeve that slides on and off.

Gift this personalized travel mug to a nurse to remind them of their indispensable role in our community. 

10. Superheroes Storybook

Craft a heartwarming storybook to spotlight the hard work of our healthcare heroes.

Select your favorite free printable nurse coloring pages and color them in vibrant shades.

Staple your colored pages together to form a booklet. Ensure your favorite design is at the front to become the cover. Add a title using sparkly gel pens.

Write short stories or descriptions on the back of each design, detailing your personal experiences and feelings about nurses. This storybook is a brilliant learning tool to teach children about the medical profession and the importance of our incredible nurses.