When is Nurses Week 2024? Celebrate Nurse Appreciation Week with deals, gift ideas
National Nurses Week, dedicated to celebrating the contributions of nurses across the country, is quickly approaching. Slated for May 6, the week is the perfect time to show appreciation towards the nurses in your life.
While nurses don't expect anything from patients, colleagues or family, they would likely cherish a small surprise during the week. Here's what we know.
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When is National Nurses Week 2024?
According to the American Nurses Association, National Nurses Week occurs from May 6-12 annually. First observed in October of 1954, it wasn't until 1990 that the week-long celebration was officially recognized by the American Nurses Association Board of Directors. In 1993, the board designated May 6-12 as permanent dates for National Nurses Week.
What is Nurse Appreciation Week?
Nurse Appreciation Week acknowledges the contributions of nurses in local communities. The week's celebration concludes on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
What is the theme for Nurses Week 2024?
The 2024 theme for Nurses Week is "Nurses Make the Difference," according to the American Nurses Association.
When is National Nurses Day 2024?
National Nurses Day falls on May 6, according to Nurse.org.
When is National School Nurse Day 2024?
National School Nurse Day is the Wednesday of National Nurses Week. It falls on May 8.
Nurses Week Gifts, Gift Ideas
While gifts are never expected, it's always appreciated. Nurse.org recommends gifts like scrubs, Gales or Stand+ shoes, a stethoscope or a gift card. Other gift ideas include sponsoring a lunch for a shift, dropping off a gift basket and sending thank you cards.
Nursejournal.org recommends self-care gifts like skincare products and massage or facial gift cards, as well as quality scrubs, shoes and compression socks.
Nurse Week Deals, Sales 2024
Texas de Brazil: With a valid ID, get 15% off your dine-in dinner or lunch for up to 4 people.
Outback Steakhouse: Get 10% off with a valid medical ID.
Nurse Mates: Get a 25% discount until May 12 with the code NURSE25.
Align Shoe: Get a 25% discount until May 12 with the code NURSE25.
Lululemon: Nurses get 15% off in-store or online with a valid ID through an online verification system.
Carhartt: Get 15% off on apparel and accessories after online verification.
Stanley: Get up to 20% after online verification.
Yeti: Get 20-40% off certain items after online verification.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: National Nurses Week 2024: Celebrate nurse appreciation day. Nurse week deals, gift ideas
