Nurses, We Solute You!
Nurses are vital, crucial, necessary, needed, amazing, and brilliant groups of people. No matter where they go or what they do, they are always on duty. When there is a call for help, and a nurse is present, they are always first to the rescue. Nurses are in the circle of life from the beginning, middle, and end. When everyone has their ups and downs, nurses are there to provide the care and the emotional support everyone needs. They brave every day on the frontlines working with people who are minimally ill to the most acute. They do so much for others, sometimes forgetting to take care of themselves.
This week we commemorate what they do and who they are.
Nursing can be hard
Its heartache and tears.
Its thankless patients and overbearing administration
It’s working long shifts on tired feet
But it’s also rewarding
Nurses are protectors, guardians, and lifesavers.
Nurses are the TRUE salt of the earth.
Nurses enhance and give meaning to existence.
Thank you to NURSES EVERYWHERE!
Poem: thecraftybakingnurse.com
Special Offers for Nurses During National Nurses Month
Adidas is offering a 40% discount for nurses and other medical professionals.
Crocs is donating 10,000 free pairs of shoes a day to healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19.
Starbucks will give out a free tall brewed (hot or iced) coffee to first responders and frontline healthcare workers through the end of May.
Free nursing ebooks
Amazon offers a selection of free Kindle books for nurses
Free Cinnabon
Cinnabon has traditionally offered free cinnamon rolls for nurses during National Nurses Week. Offers may vary by location.
Outback Steakhouse
Get 10% off your meal with a valid ID.
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.
Free Krispy Kreme donuts
On every Monday through National Nurses Week, Krispy Kreme is offering free dozens of donuts to nurses and other healthcare workers. Get your free donuts by showing your badge at a Krispy Kreme drive-through.
Free therapy
TalkSpace is offering a free month of online therapy to nurses and other healthcare workers.
Discounted 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.
HSN discount
Nurses can get $10 off $20 when they make their first HSN purchase.
Skechers discount
Skechers is offering a 30% discount on shoes for nurses and other essential workers through May 31, 2020.
Lovesac discount
Through May, Lovesac is offering a 40% discount to nurses and other frontline workers.
Sparkling water giveaway
From May 6 to May 12, Waterloo Sparkling Water is giving away 500 free 8-pack and 12-pack case coupons to nurses and other healthcare workers. You can comment on Waterloo’s Instagram and Facebook pages for a chance to win the free cases. You can also tag a nurse to enter them in the giveaway.
Free 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.
Verizon discount
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.
Free tax preparation
Through the month of May, H&R Block is offering free state and federal tax return preparation services to nurses and other frontline workers. Upload a valid badge or medical ID, and H&R Block will waive tax prep fees.
Free Subway sandwiches via Postmates
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.
