National Nurses Week 2014 Freebies

[tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN]

National Nurses week begins today, May5 and goes through May12. Here are some free and discounted items to honor our nurses for their hard work, sacrifices, and contributions.

Please feel free to add more as you find them.

Food

Cinnabon

Cinnabon confirmed on its official Facebook page on Tuesday that it will participate in National Nurses Week. Health care workers can get a free classic roll or minibon roll (while supplies last) from any participating Cinnabon location now through May 12 by showing a valid health care ID. The offer is limited to one free item per visit.

Dunkin Donuts

Our nation's nurses will run on Dunkin' this week if they take advantage of the donut chain's free coffee offer. Various Dunkin' Donuts locations are offering those with valid health care ID's a free small, 16 oz. Dunkin' Dark Roast ice coffee. It is reported that the offer is only valid 4 p.m. to 10 p.m, May 6-12.

Sprinkles

Nurses can receive a free mini cupcake from Sprinkles Cupcakes on May 6 by showing a valid work ID.

Buca di Beppo

This Italian food chain is offering free meals to nurses this week. Individualized portions of baked ziti and ravioli are available Tuesday through May 11 for dine-in customers with a valid work ID. There is a limit of one coupon per visit per table.

Clothing

New York & Co.

Treat yourself to some new clothes this week by using New York & Co.'s 30 percent discount. The coupon, if you show a valid work ID, is available for purchases both in-store and online now through May 7. (Note: Online shoppers must use the promo code 1810 to receive the discount.)

Miscellaneous

Walgreens

While not officially confirmed, some Walgreens shoppers said they received a coupon for 15 percent off brand-new items and 20 percent off store-brand items in honor of Nurses Week. The alleged promotion is for Tuesday through May 11 with a valid health care ID, and it excludes tobacco, liquor, dairy products, gift cards and prescriptions.

[Race Mom, ASN, RN]

Yum....Cinnabon...

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Free National Nurses Week 2014 Webinar: provides 1.0 contact hour.

Transforming Health Care Through Nursing Leadership

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

1:00 p.m. EDT/Noon CDT/10:00 a.m. PDT

Health care is constantly changing and evolving. Today, more than ever, nurses are stepping out of their comfort zones and becoming active contributors and innovators in the health care system.

ANA's Nurses Week webinar explores and discusses both the professional and personal attributes that characterize the creativity and innovation needed to lead the way in transforming the changing state of health care. The presentation will provide important information that contemporary clinical leaders need to deliver exceptional care in today's changing environments.

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[TD] Learn how you can use five essential leadership characteristics to be a success in your professional pursuits[/TD]

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[TD] Explore how to incorporate four critical attributes needed to lead care innovation[/TD]

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[TD] Discover three important personal leadership skills vital for clinical leaders[/TD]

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