It's National Nurses Week. Score deals at Chipotle, Dunkin Donuts and more

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Nurses are crucial workers in the health care system. Restaurants and businesses in Arizona are honoring the health care pros with deals, freebies and discounts through Sunday.

National Nurses Week is observed annually from May 6 through May 12 to honor nurses for their commitment and dedication every day of the year. National Nurses Week grew out of a congressional resolution and proclamation signed by President Reagan in 1982 deeming May 6 National Recognition Day for Nurses.

The American Nurses Association board of directors expanded this to National Nurses Week in 1990. The permanent dates for the week were designated in 1993 to be officially observed starting in 1994.

The week includes National School Nurses Day on May 8 and May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, which has been celebrated as International Nurse Day since 1974.

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National Nurses Week deals and freebies 2024

Here's a roundup of the deals available throughout the Valley for nurses during National Nurses Week 2024.

• Chipotle: From May 6 to May 10, health care workers can sign up for a chance to win a free burrito e-card on the Chipotle website. At the end of National Nurses Week, 100,000 health care workers will be randomly selected to verify their employment status via ID.me. Those who successfully verify that within 48 hours will get the free burrito e-card.
• KindSnacks: The snack bar company is offering nurses 15% off at checkout on its website all this year. To claim the discount, nurses must verify their identity with ID.me.
• The Parking Spot: The parking company is giving health care workers 25% off parking during their trips; just sign up with an associated health care email account.
• Peter Piper Pizza: The Phoenix-based pizza restaurant offers nurses a free personal pizza Monday through Friday, May 6-10. Redemption is limited to one per day; valid nurse ID/credentials must be shown.
• Postino: The restaurant chain, with more than 25 locations in five states, will give nurses its $25 Board and Bottle (bruschetta board, plus a bottle of wine) all day every day during May with badge/ID. The special is usually only available Monday and Tuesday from 8 p.m. to closing.
• Potbelly Sandwich Works: Nurses get a free cookie or fountain drink with the purchase of an entrée by showing their ID from Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12.
• Skechers: Nurses get a 10% discount on all styles during May on the Skechers website (valid ID or form of employment required). Online shoppers can also round up the purchase price of May purchases to the nearest dollar with proceeds going to the American Nurses Foundation; donate $5 or more and get $10 off your next $100 purchase in June.
• Smoothie King: Get $2 off your order on Monday and Tuesday via Smoothie King's Healthy Rewards App (use code THANKS2024). The promo code may be used multiple times. Through Friday, May 10, when you buy $25 or more in gift cards online, get a bonus of 2,000 Healthy Reward points.
• Yogurtland: Through May 14, the frozen yogurt chain is offering free delivery on orders of more than $15 made through the website or mobile app (use the code FREEDELIVERY).
• Buffalo Wild Wings: From Monday, May 6, to May 12, nurses get 20% off their orders with valid IDs on dine-in, call-in and walk-in orders.
• Dunkin' Donuts: Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee, no purchase necessary, on Monday, May 6. (The deal excludes Frozen Coffee, Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew. Espresso shots, flavors, dairy alternatives & cold foam may be an additional charge.)
• Firehouse Subs: The sandwich chain has a week of specials available starting Monday through its Firehouse Rewards loyalty program and app including (on Wednesday ) BOGO Hook & Ladder Subs and (on Friday) two medium sandwiches for $12 or two large sandwiches for $18.

• The Good Feet Store: The retailer, with more than 250 locations, will give nurses a complimentary pair of Architek Comfort Slip-Ons and three pairs of OS1st Comfort socks with the purchase of at least a Good Feet Store 3-Step Arch Support System. (Note: If Architeks are not available, a pair of Brooks running shoes will be provided. Valid nurse's ID is required.)
• InsomniaCookies: The Philadelphia-based late-night bakery chain with more than 240 locations is giving nurses a free Classic cookie in-store, no purchase necessary, all week beginning Monday, May 6. (Just show a valid ID; availability varies by location.)
• McAlister's Deli: Nurses can get free tea - either one big Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, ½ Sweet & ½ Unsweet Tea, or ½ Lemonade & ½ Sweet/Unsweet Tea (flavor shots excluded) - at McAlister's Deli from Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, with their badge or ID. Offer valid in-store only; no purchase necessary.
• Moe's Southwest Grill: Cater a Moe's Southwest Grill meal for nurses from Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, and when you spend $300 or more, get a $50 E-gift card (use code THANKYOU24). Good at participating locations; not valid with other offers or third-party delivery. Doesn't include tax, tip and fees.

USA TODAY reporter Mike Snider contributed to this article.