ANA has designated 2017 as the "Year of the Healthy Nurse." National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year.Here are some of the freebies and reduced cost specials available to nurses during our week:allnurses.com - National Nurses Week 2017 7 Days of Giveaways Total prize value of over $2000.Cinnabon - participating Cinnabon bakeries will offer nurses a free Cinnabon Classic Roll, a MiniBon® roll, or a four-count of the newest treat Bon Bites when they present their healthcare ID badgeDavid's Tea - On May 12th, we're celebrating Nurses Appreciation Week with a free tea of the day for all nurses and nursing students at DAVIDs TEA.WGU is offering multiple $2000 scholarships and waiving the normal $65 application fee for nurses interested in furthering their education.NY and Company - We love nurses & teachers! As a thank you for all you do, we're giving you 30% off everything! Shop Teachers and Nurses Appreciation Week now - May 5th in stores (with valid ID) and online using promo 9818 at checkout.Attend ANA's free National Nurses Week webinar, Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit ... A nurse's guide to preventing compassion fatigue, moral distress and burnout, on May 10 at 1 pm EST. You must regiter by 7 pm EST May 9. Register now and earn free CE. Plus, you could win cool prizes including a spa package, BLue Apron gift card and fitness kits!EVOS - If you go to EVOS with a friend between May 8 and May12, you'll get a free meal or salad when they purchase theirs.PDQ - Sick of cafeteria food? SHow your valid work ID at PDQ on Tuesday, May 9th and get 50% off your bill.National Nurses Week 2017 - "My Patient, My Code, My Practice: Ethical Decision-making and Action," which will take place May 10, 2017, at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar will be led by Anna Dermenchyan, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, Clinical Quality Specialist UCLA Medical Center, and Eileen Weber, DNP, JD, PHN, BSN, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor University of Minnesota.At that same page you'll find the link to ANA's National Nurses Week 2015 toolkit, a helpful resource for administrations wanting to celebrate their nursing staff (hint-hint!).Johnson and Johnson link removed.In celebration of National Nurses Week, Einstein Bros. Bagels wants to give nurses the "buzz" they deserve by offering all nurses an opportunity to try their new Espresso Buzz Bagel and Shmear which is rolling out on May 4th. Nurses may go to any participating location on May 11th in their scrubs, with their I.D. badge or other evidence showing they are a nurse to enjoy the boost. The Espresso Buzz Bagel is jam packed with not only great taste but other benefits including iron, 13g of protein and 32g of caffeine (the same as a can of soda).In honor of National Nurses Day - May 6, Peak10 Skin is offering 30% discount. We are a spa skin care line and know nurses will appreciate our ingredients. No parabens, no gluten, no cruelty! BTW...we have a fantastic NEW hand cream that is wonderful, especially for those who wash their hands often! Enjoy...we appreciate YOU! www.PEAK10SKIN.com. Use PROMO CODE: NURSE30Adar Medical Uniforms celebrate national Nurses Week with #AdarLovesNurses Social Media Contest. Nurses win a year's worth of scrubs and other great prizes.How is National Nurses Week celebrated where you live? Post your local freebies and special offers.References:ANA National Nurses WeekNurses Appreciation Week Freebies 1 Down Vote Up Vote × About traumaRUs, MSN, APRN Trauma Columnist 88 Articles 21,268 Posts Share this post Share on other sites