Companies around the United States have kicked off National Nurses Day on Wednesday, May 6, with discounts, freebies and deals for the week and beyond!
The International Council of Nurses has also designated 2020 as the ‘International Year of the Nurse and Midwife’ in honor of the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Nurses week 2020 begins on Wednesday, May 6 and ends on Tuesday, May 12.
Nurse Mystery Box:
NurseDeals.com is giving away 20 of their ‘Nurse Mystery Boxes,’ valued at $149. In past years, the boxes have included personalized nursing gear such as t-shirts, stethoscopes and badge holders.
Nursing ebooks:
Amazon offers a selection of free Kindle books for nurses.
Crocs:
Crocs is donating free pairs of Crocs, which are commonly used by nurses, to healthcare workers on the frontlines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Skechers:
Skechers is offering a 30% discount on shoes for nurses and other essential workers through May 31, 2020.
Adidas:
Nurses and other medical professionals can get a 40% discount on adidas.com.
Stethoscope discount:
Get $20 an EKO Core Digital Stethoscope with the promo code NERDYNURSE, a promotion courtesy of the website The Nerdy Nurse.
Uniform Advantage:
Uniform Advantage, formerly known as Lydia’s Uniforms, offers nurses and other health care workers as much as 30% off during National Nurses Week. Certain print scrubs are as much as 50% off, and the online company also offers a free EKG bracelet with every order made during Nurses Week. Exclusions apply; the sale ends May 12.
Free vacation home stay:
Better Vacations is offering free stays in their vacation homes in Las Vegas and Indianapolis to nurses, from now until May 15. “We want to thank our front line medical staff who are continuing to work countless hours, are traveling to support other hospitals, and who are putting the lives of others before their own,” the company said.
BP Gas:
BP is offering one-time codes to nurses and other healthcare responders for a 50 cent per gallon discount at their next fill up at BP and Amoco stations
Verizon:
Verizon is now expanding its ‘Those Who Serve Plan Discount’ to nurses and teachers. Qualifying new or existing Verizon customers can get unlimited plans for as low as $30 per month for four lines, as well as Fios 200mbps internet for as low as $34.99. Find more information here.
Verb Energy:
During Nurses Week, healthcare workers nationwide can text 415-915-8372 to get Verb energy bars delivered to their door, free of charge.
Corner Bakery Cafe:
Free coffee through May 8, nurses and other healthcare professionals with a valid ID can get a free hand-roasted coffee, to take out or dine in, where available, at participating Corner Bakery Cafe locations.
Chipotle:
As part of a new promotion, nurses and other health care workers will be able to sign up to possibly receive a free burrito from Chipotle Mexican Grill’s “buy one, give one” program.
McDonald’s:
You can pass through a McD’s drive-thru to get a totally free “Thank You Meal” if you’re a healthcare worker, police officer, paramedic, or firefighter.
Delta Sonic:
Each Delta Sonic location with a brick oven will offer a free meal to “all doctors, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers with a valid ID.”
Steak ‘N Shake:
Everyone can get a free order of fries in the “We Are All Essential” program. There’s no purchase necessary at all.
Dunkin’ Donuts:
Dunkin’ is offering a free medium hot or iced coffee and donut to nurses and other healthcare professionals, no ID required.
Cinnabon:
Cinnabon has traditionally offered free cinnamon rolls for nurses during National Nurses Week. Offers may vary by location.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe:
Medical professionals and first responders can contact their local Tropical Smoothie shop to have free smoothies delivered to your team.
Krispy Kreme:
Donut anyone? How about enough for the entire staff? Krispy Kreme is giving nurses with valid IDs a dozen free Krispy Kreme donuts every Monday through May 12. There is a limit of up to five dozen per worker.
Mrs. Fields Cookies:
Mrs. Fields is offering 40% off its Heroes Collections cookie tins with the promo code HERO to honor nurses and other frontline workers. The tins can be delivered to your local hospital, doctor’s office, or other medical location
Subway:
Through May 10, for every Subway order of $15 or more made through Postmates, Subway will donate a 6-inch sub to nurses and other healthcare workers.
Jamba Juice:
From May 6 to May 13, whenever you buy a smoothie or bowl for delivery on the Jamba app or jamba.com, Jamba will donate a smoothie to a nurse or other essential worker, including doctors, teachers, and mail carriers. You can nominate a specific nurse or other frontline worker for a freebie on Jamba’s ‘Whirld of Good’ website, which will be live on May 6.
Starbucks:
Nurses and other frontline workers can get a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, from Starbucks through the month of May.
Sheetz:
The eatery is offering a free coffee to nurses, hospital workers, and paramedics through June 1.
Insomnia Cookies:
If you send out for a 12-pack of traditional cookies online, you’ll get a code that gives you a free six-pack of cookies to ship to anyone in the country who could use a little sweetness. Drop in the code “COOKIEMAGIC.” (Also, you can totally be the person you send those cookies to if you happen to be the person who’d benefit from some free cookies.)
Other Food Deals Available During National Nurses Week
Olive Garden
The deal: The home of unlimited bread sticks is crafting a Mother’s Day Family-Style Take & Bake Bundle. For $40, you get a pan of ready-to-bake Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells, a jumbo house salad with a bottle of Italian dressing, and a dozen ready-to-bake bread sticks with dipping sauce.
When: Starting May 2
Panera
The deal: You’re getting 20% off a gift card or e-gift card through Mother’s Day. You can even add a voice message for your e-gift card delivery.
When: Through May 10
Jimmy John’s
The deal: Place an order of at least $20 and you’ll get $5 off with the code “5off20.” Just be sure to place the order through the JJ site or mobile app.
When: Through May 17
The Cheesecake Factory
The deal: The chain has launched a new Happy Hour menu available for curbside pickup and to-go orders. You can pick from 10 full-sized menu items that will cost just $7.50. You’ll also find bottles of wine for $15 and mix-and-match six-packs of beer for $12.95. You just have to order through the Cheesecake Factory website.
When: May 4-8 and 11-15, 2-4:30pm
Qdoba
The deal: Get a burrito, side of tortilla chips, salsa, and dessert for $9.95.
When: Ongoing
7-Eleven
The deal: Grab one of 7-Eleven’s new Take and Bake pizzas for $5 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
When: Through May 17
Einstein Bros. Bagels
The deal: The new Hot & Ready Brunch Box lands you six bagels, a tub of shmear, three egg sandwiches, four blueberry muffins, and four twice-baked hash browns for $29.99.
When: Ongoing
Panda Express
The deal: The Chinese food chain you most associate with malls is bringing back the $20 Family Meal Deal. Get two large sides and three large entrées for $20 when you order through the Panda Express app or website.
When: Ongoing
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
The deal: Place an order of $9.95 or more to get a free Pizzokie — that’s a portmanteau of pizza and cookie — when you use the code “PIZOOKIE.”
When: Ongoing
Pollo Campero
The deal: Use the code “SHAREFLAVOR” to get $5 off an order of at least $25. You’ll also get free delivery.
When: May 8-10
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
The deal: Get half-off a large pizza with the code “HALFOFF” or get a $6 take-home entrée with a $9.95 purchase. There’s a limit of three of the cheap meals per order.
When: A limited time
Red Lobster
The deal: Order directly through RedLobster.com and you can get free touchless delivery at participating locations.
When: Ongoing
The Cheesecake Factory
The deal: For Mother’s Day, if you buy a $50 gift card, you’ll get a free $10 gift card as a little bonus.
When: Through May 10
Wienerschnitzel
The deal: Get a free World of Wieners hot dog with any purchase.
When: Through May 17
Insomnia Cookies
The deal: Take 20% off any cookie cake when you drop in the code “LOVE4MOM.”
When: May 7-10
California Pizza Kitchen
The deal: Get a taco kit to make your Cinco de Mayo feast at home. Depending on your meat selection it’ll run you somewhere from $15-$24 and serves four. Plus, you can get a margarita pitcher for $35 or, if you also order a taco kit, you can get the pitcher for $32.
When: Through May 5
Smokey Bones
The deal: Get a free kids meal with the purchase of any entrée.
When: A limited time
Cracker Barrel
The deal: Get free delivery on all Mother’s Day Family Meal Baskets To-Go (All Day Pancake Breakfast or Sunday Homestyle Chicken). Also, for each basket you order, you’ll land a free $10 gift card that can be redeemed through June 14.
When: Order through May 10 for delivery May 9-10
Insomnia Cookies
The deal: If you send out for a 12-pack of traditional cookies online, you’ll get a code that gives you a free six-pack of cookies to ship to anyone in the country who could use a little sweetness. Drop in the code “COOKIEMAGIC.” (Also, you can totally be the person you send those cookies to if you happen to be the person who’d benefit from some free cookies.)
When: Through May 31
Taco Cabana
The deal: If you work in a restaurant, hotel, food service industry, grocery store, big-box store, or drugstore, you can get 50% off your order when you purchase while wearing a uniform or show an ID.
When: Ongoing
Olive Garden
The deal: The pasta chain is now offering alcohol delivery with $15 bottles of wine, $10 six-packs, and $3 White Claws.
When: Ongoing
The Capital Grille
The deal: Get free delivery on wine and champagne.
When: Ongoing
El Fenix
The deal: Get a kit to make margaritas frozen or on the rocks for $7.
When: May 1-10
El Fenix
The deal: The restaurant has a few food package deals, including enchiladas for four (eight total) for $25.99. It’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo.
When: May 1-10
Chicago Cares Package
The deal: Goose Island, Lakeshore Beverage, and Meals on Wheels are teaming up to help hospitality workers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Pick a pizza shop on this map. Then order online and select the “Chicago Care Package.” It can be done once at each location per person and you’ll get a pizza, salad, and a six-pack of Goose Island beer.
When: Ongoing
Kung-Fu Tea
The deal: Order ahead or place an order through Grubhub or Uber Eats to upgrade your tea to include bubbles for free.
When: Through May 30
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