Promotions, Discounts and Giveaways
Blue Sky Scrubs Honors Nurses Week with 20% Off All Products and a Commitment to Giving Back
In celebration of National Nurses Week, Blue Sky Scrubs, the Austin-based designer medical apparel brand, is proud to announce a special promotion honoring nurses and healthcare professionals everywhere. From May 6–12, all customers will receive 20% off all Blue Sky Scrubs products—no exclusions, no minimum purchase required. This exclusive offer is a heartfelt thank you to the medical heroes who work tirelessly to keep communities safe, healthy, and cared for.
BAYADA Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Giving Away 50 Prizes and Continuing Education to Nurses During Nurses Week 2025
BAYADA Home Health Care is marking its 50th anniversary by honoring nurses nationwide during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, with a series of special initiatives designed to recognize their invaluable contributions and to support their professional growth. As part of this milestone celebration, BAYADA is giving away 50 shopping sprees to nurses and offering free continuing education to express deep appreciation for their dedication to providing compassionate care.
Blue Sky Scrubs Honors National Nurses Week with Free Scrub Cap Giveaway
In celebration of National Nurses Week, kicking off Monday, May 6, 2025, Blue Sky Scrubs is launching a heartfelt giveaway to honor the incredible nurses and healthcare workers who care for our communities every day. The luxury scrub apparel brand is giving away 100 free scrub caps—no purchase required—as a small token of appreciation for their big impact.
Premier Protein® Launches First-Ever Purpose Driven Platform, Shakes for Shifts
Let’s face it. There are quite a few challenges facing the nursing community today. From burnout to mental and physical health struggles, coupled with the rise in demand to support people with chronic conditions, nurses have never been in greater need or under more stress. Premier Protein is on a mission to help people live healthier lives, and one part of this journey is to support the caretakers within our communities. In this pursuit, the brand is launching Shakes for Shifts, a lasting, purpose-driven platform aimed at uplifting those who serve others, delivering nourishment and joy when they need it most.
Collaboration
Hackensack Meridian Health, Equum Medical, and AvaSure Partner to Launch Virtual Nursing Program to Increase Convenient, Accessible Care for Patients
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, has partnered with Equum Medical, a provider of virtual care-enabled clinical services solutions, and AvaSure, a pioneering innovator in patient safety technology, to launch a groundbreaking Virtual Nursing Program. The program will enhance nursing care delivery by integrating cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-quality care to enhance patient care, support nursing teams, and optimize health care by seamlessly integrating virtual nurses into the patient care environment across Hackensack Meridian Health‘s expansive network.
Excelsior University Renews National Nurses Week Partnership with CDPHP
Excelsior University is partnering with Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP®) for the second year in a row to celebrate National Nurses Week. Held annually from May 6-12, National Nurses Week is an opportunity to highlight the stories of our nation’s nurses and thank them for their service and dedication.
American Nurses Enterprise Celebrates The Power of Nurses™ During National Nurses Week
The American Nurses Enterprise — encompassing the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) — kicks off National Nurses Week (May 6–12) with a powerful message: The Power of Nurses™. This year’s campaign shines a national spotlight on nurses as the driving force behind compassionate care, innovation, and transformative changes in healthcare.
Wolters Kluwer survey: Nursing schools to more than double GenAI use in 2-3 years
College and university nursing programs continue to analyze new technologies to prepare students for a career in patient care. To see how these trends continue to evolve, Wolters Kluwer Health, along with the National League for Nursing (NLN), conducted a survey of over 300 nursing school faculty and deans. The Future of Technology in Nursing Education survey has taken place every four years since 2016 as a pulse check on the industry.
Avel eCare Honors Nurses and Reinforces Support Through Telemedicine for Nurse Appreciation Week
As the nation celebrates Nurse Appreciation Week, Avel eCare proudly recognizes the extraordinary contributions of nurses across the country and reaffirms its commitment to supporting their work, not only as an employer but as a nationwide telemedicine partner.
Contract Announcements
ThinkAndor® AI Software Infrastructure for Healthcare Delivers Significant Virtual Nursing ROI
Andor Health, the AI company reimagining virtual care with the #1 AI software infrastructure for healthcare, expands AI-first ThinkAndor® capabilities at Sentara Health. Sentara is among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida.
Making the Cut, Milestones, Accolades, Awards and More
Bassett Medical Center Earns Prestigious Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY, has achieved Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence, the highest national honor a hospital can attain for nurse satisfaction, patient outcomes, and nursing quality. On April 23, officials from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) gathered Bassett Medical Center nurses, other caregivers, and leaders for a video conference to announce they had earned the distinction. When officials delivered the news, cheers were heard throughout the room as clinical staff celebrated all the hard work that led to this milestone achievement.
Saint Leo University’s First Nursing Students Ready To Graduate, Meet Growing Need In Health Care
They are the first. They made it through their general classes, passed CPR and additional tests, and achieved the minimum 3.3 GPA to become nursing students their junior year. Then they studied, worked in health care, learned to draw blood and give injections, practiced their skills, and studied some more. Now, they will be Saint Leo University’s first graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
College of Nursing Honors Nurse Heroes for Nurses Week
In its ninth year, the NightinGala and Nurse Hero Awards will honor nurses from leading health care institutions in Memphis and the University of Tennessee Southern during the sold-out gala on May 2. The celebration of nursing will also welcome Nurse Blake, a nurse and touring comedian who has performed for more than 250,000 nurses worldwide.
Palomar Health honours its nurses on the eve of National Nurses Week
As California’s largest public healthcare district, Palomar Health are recognising its team of nurses during U.S. National Nurses Week, happening May 6–12, 2025. Palomar Health’s dedicated nurses are central to the health system’s many recent awards.