Happy 2025 National Nurses Week!
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, 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.
The Power of Nurses
For 2025, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected the theme "The Power of Nurses"
to recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide and the real-life challenges they face every day. Whether you're a nurse, a health care professional, a patient, or simply someone who appreciates the critical role nurses play
in our lives and society, National Nurses Week is the perfect time to share the love and gratitude.
A Message on the Power of Nurses
from VNA President Dr. Kathy Baker, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAAN
The Power of Nurses™ is this year’s theme for National Nurses Week. The power of nurses can take many forms and this year we should acknowledge and celebrate them all.
We can certainly celebrate the positional power of nurses who have risen to roles with significant authority and influence. This includes nurses that head our professional organizations and nurses who lead our health care institutions. We can celebrate the power of nurses who have contributed to the science of nursing. This includes our nurse scientists with programs of research in academia and practice settings who are elevating the practice of nursing and the health of our patients and our teams. But the most important power of nurses I believe we should acknowledge and celebrate is the personal power of influence and choice that each nurse possesses and when used wisely – can change lives immeasurably. I am sure each of you can think of multiple examples that you have all witnessed and have had a powerful influence on your lives – I would like to share several of these powerful examples that have touched my life and my practice. In 2023, the National Team Daisy Award was given to a team of nurses who helped transfer children hospitalized in war-torn Ukraine in need of chemotherapy to a pediatric oncology unit in the United States. Nurses in both the Ukraine and the U.S. used their power to engage their interdisciplinary teams to arrange ambulance transport to the Ukrainian boarder and then provide medical flights to a pediatric oncology unit in the states. What a difference this made for these children and their families! Tad Worku is an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Practitioner who works in Southern California. But his first career was in music. He was well on his way to a music career after college with a record deal in hand when he decided there was more he wanted to do with his life. So, he decided to become a nurse. Tad now uses his power not only working in the ED but singing and motivating other nurses all across the country with his music and his stories of caring he experiences in the ED. His song, Better Days, is a personal favorite. One amazing story of a nurse using their power for good is the story of Jonathan Bartels. Jonathan created ”The Pause.” Jonathan is a nurse with a varied clinical background but implemented the practice of clinicians “pausing” after the death of patients to honor the lives lost and support the resiliency of those who cared for them. The Pause is now practiced worldwide. You can find more about Jonathan and the pause at the website, thepause.me. While these are examples of nurses using their personal power and ultimately having a global impact, there are multiples stories of nurses that happen daily that use their personal power to make a huge difference in the lives of patients and family. And while they seem like a singular event - collectively they ease pain and suffering in this world; they restore our hope in humanity; and they make the world a kinder place to live. So, no better how big or small - celebrate the hope, kindness and health that we all feel when nurses use their power and take action for good. Happy Nurses Week and thank you for all that you do!
The following list of hyperlinks includes discounts and gifts specifically for healthcare workers during National Nurses Week.
If there is an ongoing promotion for nurses that is not listed, please email VNA Communications Manager Elle Buck at ebuck@virginianurses.com so that we can share this information with Virginia's nurses!
Electronics
& Technology
- Verizon
- Nurses and their
families can get welcome unlimited for $20 per line for four lines. Available for new or existing customers. The
new discounts will be available to eligible new and existing Verizon customers. Must confirm eligibility through ID.me. Nurses can also get Verizon’s Fios 1 Gig Internet plan for $49.99/month.
- AT&T
Wireless
- During
Nurse/Physician Appreciation Week, nurses, physicians, and their families get 25% off their best-unlimited
plans.
- Bose
- Nurses will get a
special discount on orders of $199 or more. Verification with ID.me.
- Lenovo
- Save an
extra 5% off new tech like smartphones, laptops, and more with
ID.me during checkout.
- Ring.com Doorbell
- One-time discount
on select Ring.com purchases after verification with VerifyPass.
- SONOS
- PC
Liquidations
- Healthcare
workers receive 10%
off any refurbished gadget products with no minimum purchase.
- MedShop
- Nurses can get 10% off on nursing scrubs and other product lines
through May 19 by using the discount code “NURSE2024”.
- Therabody
- Therabody is offering 20% off regular-priced Theragun
or Theraone CBD for nurses.
- Philips
- Philips is offering 25% off purchases. Use ID.me for verification.
- Samsung
- Samsung offers up to 30% off
for all first responders.
- iRobot
- iRobot offers up to 15% off select robots for nurses.
- VidaBox
- Nurses &
Health Workers can enjoy an exclusive $10 off for every $100+ purchase.
- Leatherman
- Leatherman offers 30% off multi-tools for all
healthcare professionals.
Scrubs
- Figs Scrubs
- Get a 20%
OFF discount on Figs scrubs.
- Jaanuu Scrubs
- Get a 30%
OFF discount on Jaanuu scrubs.
- Fabletics Scrubs
- Nurses Week promo
(20% off
scrubs + free embroidery) for VIP Members only May 6-12. Our activating offer for those who want to become a VIP Member is $19 for a set
- OliveUs
Scrubs
- Dickies
- AllSeasonsUniforms.com
- Welles
Food
& Dining
- Buffalo Wild
Wings
- Nurses get 20%
off their orders from May 6-12.
- Chick-Fil-A
- Chick-fil-A
doesn't offer a national nurses' week discount, but local franchises do.
Check their website to find your local restaurant.
- Chipotle
- Chipotle is
continuing its annual recognition of the healthcare community by
awarding 100,000 healthcare workers with free burrito e-cards,
equivalent to over $1M in free food. From Monday (5/6)
through Friday (5/10), healthcare workers can sign up for a chance to win a free burrito e-card. Read more about Chipotle's
Nurses Week deals.
- Cinnabon
- Nurses get a FREE
Classic cinnamon roll or a Minibon roll, at select locations.
- LOOV
- Healthcare
workers, get 10% off on all products.
- Dunkin Donuts
- Get a FREE medium
hot/iced coffee on May 6 at select locations. No purchase necessary.
- MOD Pizza
- MOD Pizza is
recognizing both teachers and nurses with a BOGO deal available from May
6th to 9th.
- G.O.A.T. Fuel
- Get this
health-forward energy drink from NFL G.O.A.T. Jerry Rice and his daughter
Jaqui Rice Gold for 15% off.
- Outback
Steakhouse
- Get 10%
off your entire check with a valid medical ID.
- Mrs. Fields Cookies
- Save as much
as 25% off the entire Heroes Collection of gifts for Nurses weeks.
- Texas
de Brazil
- Bring your ID to
any Texas de Brazil locations in the continental U.S. to get
15% off your dine-in dinner or lunch for up to 4 people. (Not valid on U.S. holidays.)
- Kind
- Kind has not announced their nurse's week discount yet, check
back for updates.
- Thrive Market
- Thrive
Market offers free memberships to nurses. Use ID.me for verification.
- Hello Fresh
- Hello
Fresh is offering 55% off and free shipping on their first Hello Fresh box. Plus ongoing 15% off for all nurses.
- Verena Street
Coffee
- Verena Street
Coffee is proud to offer the same high-quality, craft-roasted coffee you
love with an exclusive 25% discount for First Responders. Whether you're
enjoying a cup at home or on the go, their coffee is a great way to start
your day. Visit their online store to claim your discount.
- Yogurtland
- Nurses get FREE
delivery on orders of more than $15 made through the website or mobile app (use
the code FREEDELIVERY).
Shoes
- STAND+ (formerly
Gales)
- STAND+ is giving
away 5 pairs of our new AntiGrav1 style using this
application. The contest will be open from the 6th-12th and winners will be contacted on the 17th.
- Crocs
Shoes
- 15% off after verifying your ID through SheerID.
- NurseMates.com
- Get a 25% OFF discount for Nurses Appreciation from 4/26 – 5/12.
Use code: NURSE25
- AlignShoe.com
- Get a 25% OFF discount for Nurses Appreciation from 4/26 – 5/12.
Use code: NURSE25
- The Good Feet Store
- From May 6th to
May 12th, with a valid nurse’s ID and the purchase of a Good Feet Arch
Support System, nurses will receive three pairs of OS1st Comfort socks
and a pair of architek Comfort Slip-On shoes completely free!
- Nike
- After
verification through SheerID, get a 10% off discount code.
- Asics Shoes
- Nurses and
medical professionals get 25% off full-priced products at Asics. You’ll need to verify with SheerID to
get a one-time promo code.
- Adidas
- Nurses and
medical professionals get 30%
off in-store and on the Adidas
website, along with 20% off at factory outlet stores with ID.me
- Reebok
- Nurse Mates
Shoes
- NurseMates.com and AlignShoe.com will both be running a 25% off promotion
for Nurses Appreciation! 4/26 – 5/12 with code: NURSE25
- Rothy’s
- Verify your ID to
get 20% off any pair of shoes. Limit one discount code per person per
calendar year.
- Hunter Boots
- Uni Shoes
- 15% off with discount code: NURSEORG
Stethoscopes
- Eko Stethoscope
- MDF Stethoscopes
- Celebrate Nurses
Week and shop select glitter stethoscopes on sale at 30% off while
supplies last! Add a free large case and free engraving for a total savings value of
$104.
- Don't see the
glitter stethoscope of your dreams? Get a free large case and free
engraving with any ProCardial® Titanium Mprint printed stethoscope and save $44!
Furniture,
Bedding & Home Goods
- Puffy Mattress
- Purple.com
- Get an email
with 5% off after eligibility verification.
- Brooklyn Bedding
- Lovesac
- Get an
additional 30%
off on all purchases with SheerID verification.
- Greenleaf
Linens
- Healthcare
workers are eligible to receive 25% off after verifying your ID.
- Nelson
Cabinetry
- Get a 10%
discount on all kitchen cabinet collections. Healthcare workers can claim
this discount through this link, or contacting Nelson Cabinetry via phone
or email (see website for contact info).
- Tuft
& Needle - mattresses
- Get 15% off after verifying
your ID.
- Edmond
Window Cleaning
- OKC Metro medical
personnel can take advantage of a 10% discount as a token of their
appreciation! When scheduling your free quote, just mention “medical
discount,” and they'll apply your 10% savings.
Glasses
& Eyewear
Apparel
- The North Face
- From 5.6-5.12:
eligible nurses get 20% off your purchase. Includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse
Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners for a limited time only.
- After 5.12:
eligible nurses get 10% off your purchase. Includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse
Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners.
- To access the
offer, users can go through any page on the website and just need to
verify their status through SheerID, which will then provide them with a
code for checkout.
- Bogg Bag
- Calvin Klein Apparel
- Frontline
responders get 20% off their purchase.
- L.L Bean
- Nurses can get
L.L. Bean products with a 10% discount after verification.
- Lululemon
- Madewell
- Verify your ID
and get 15% off both in-store and online.
- Puma
- Levi’s
- Carhartt
- Get a 15%
off discount on apparel and accessories after verification with ID.me.
- Under Armour
- Vera
Bradley
- HSN
- Backcountry
- Kerusso
- First responders
will receive a 10% discount on anything in Kerusso's store as a token of their gratitude for the tireless work you undertake every day.
- No Bull
- Clarks
- Verify with ID.me
on the site to get your exclusive discount.
- Hey Dude
- Hey Dude offers 20% off purchases after verification through
ID.me
- Pandora
- Pandora gives a 10% off discount code to nurses after verification
through ID.me.
- Jockey
- Nurses and other
essential workers can get 10% off.
- Motherhood
- Save 10% on
maternity clothes, apparel, and more.
- Vera
Bradley
Compression
Socks
- Comrad Socks
- Comrad is
the first-ever brand of compression socks that are meant to be seen! All essential workers can access a discount
here.
Wellness
- Vitamins & Supplements
- replenishift
- During the month
of May, use code NURSEWEEK2024 for 30% off, plus a free
gift with purchase!
- Pachamama CBD Oil
- GNC
- GNC is giving 10% off purchases. Use ID.me for verification.
- Ritual
- Ritual is giving 20% off your first three months. Use ID.me
for verification.
- Natural Cycles
Tumblers
& Drinkware
- Stanley
- Stay hydrated
with a new Stanley that’s up to 20% off through ID.me.
- Yeti
- Shop for coolers,
tumblers, drinkware, and more for 20% off through ID.me.
Study
Guides & NCLEX Prep
- Nursing.com
- NURSING.com FREE
Access. 2,500+ Clear, Concise, Visual Nursing School/NCLEX Videos. 10 Minutes Of FREE Video Viewing Unlocked Every Day.
- Simplenursing.com
- Get35% off on
SimpleNursing memberships from 5/3 to 5/10
- Nurseinthemaking.com
- Bootcamp.com
Entertainment
& Sporting Events
- Paint Vibe
- Healthcare
workers can snag a 15% discount on their entire range of painting
supplies and home decor.
- Chesshouse.com
- Save 12% with
their exclusive health worker discount. All health workers in the United
States are welcome to sign up for this discount.
Beauty
Products & Cosmetics
- Tula
- Tula Skincare is giving 20% off purchases for nurses. Use ID.me for verification.
- Josie Maran
- Grande Cosmetics
- e.l.f
- E.l.f is giving nurses 25% off purchases.
- Beekman
- Beekman is giving 20% off purchases. Use ID.me for
verification.
- Hairstory
- Hairstory is giving 15% off purchases. Use ID.me for verification.
- Colorescience
- Colorescience will apply a 15% discount
on purchases after verification through ID.me
- R + Co
- R + Co is giving 20% off purchases. Use ID.me for verification.
- Joy Organics
- Joy
Organics is giving 50% off purchases. Use ID.me for verification.
Travel
& Vacations
- Walt Disney
World Swan and Dolphin
- Walt Disney World has multiple discounts available when booking
using code “Y7N.” Valid ID must be shown at check-in.
- Hotwire
- Hotwire offers 10% off “Hot Rate” hotel and car deals
after verification. Use ID.me for verification.
- Budget
- Verified
ID.me nurses receive up to 25% off on a rental car at locations
nationwide.
- Wyndham
- How does a
complimentary Gold membership sound? It’s yours as a healthcare worker!
All you have to do is sign in and describe your job.
- Great Wolf Lodge
- Great Wolf Lodge is offering savings of up to 25% off your next
getaway. Use promo code “HEROES”
- Caesars
- Caesars offers nurses up to 30% off hotel
stays. Use ID.me for verification.
- Paris
Las Vegas
- For more Las
Vegas fun, score 30% off on a luxury room through ID.me
- Caribe Royale Orlando / Buena Vista Suites
Check back each day to see if more discounts have been added!
The Virginia Nurses Foundation (VNF) welcomes you to support the future of nursing by donating to our nurse leadership development initiatives. Your donation will support programs such as the Nurse Leadership Academy and the Next Level Leadership program, so we can continue to create a workforce that mirrors the communities
we serve. VNF works to continue programs of support and innovation for nurses and nursing in the commonwealth.
Contribute Today!
Support nurses and order a 'Nurses Change Lives' license plate today!
 The
Virginia Nurses Foundation’s license plate honoring and supporting the important work of nurses in our commonwealth makes the perfect holiday gift for the nurse in your life (or for yourself!). More than 6,800 license
plates are currently on Virginia’s roads! Even more exciting, the $15 VNF receives from each plate fee supports our scholarships and nursing education initiatives. Plates are available on the DMV website at
$25 for regular plates or $35 for personalized plates.
Can my family and friends purchase a license plate if they are not a nurse?
YES! You do not need
to be a nurse to purchase the license plate.
order plates TODAY!
Upgrade Your Wardrobe with these Timeless Nods to Nursing
Enjoy 10% off all 2025 Nurses Week labeled items with promo code
NURSESMONTH2025, but act fast—this offer ends May 31!
 Elevate your style with our newly released apparel line, designed specifically for nurses. VNA’s Online Store
is the perfect one-stop-shop for newly licensed nurses, retired nurses, and loved ones of nurses to show their nursing pride.
Whether you’re shopping to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, business milestone or personal achievement, VNA is here to help provide you with the right gift for the right occasion!
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We encourage those who are participating in National Nurses Week activities to share them with us on our social media pages! You can also email materials to VNA's Communications Manager Elle Buck at ebuck@virginianurses.com.
The primary benefit of joining VNA is commitment to your profession. This sends a huge message to your employers and those around you that you are committed to developing yourself from a professional standpoint, a competency
standpoint, and are passionate about sharing these experiences with others.
There are three things that VNA hangs its hat on: networking, continuing education, and advocacy. VNA networking exposes members
to professionals at a local and state level that share similar interests and challenges within your specific area. VNA offers reduced price, and sometimes free, continuing education that helps nurses to continue to
expand their knowledge base in practice areas and beyond. There are more than 123,000 nurses in Virginia and VNA’s lobbyist represents them all at the state level, ensuring legislation that benefits nurses and the profession
is present.
It’s for all these reasons that we invite you to become a member of the Virginia Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association!
become a member TODAY!
Check out our Event Calendar to see what virtual and in-person Nurses Week events are happening in May!
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