Show Your Appreciation During Nurses Week, Beginning May 6
Nurses are the front line of duty every day. They consistently show up for their patients, even on tough days. They are kind, compassionate, caring, hardworking, and superheroes in the field. Nurses’ Week is May 6 – May 12, a perfect time to show your appreciation!
If you are interested in brightening someones days and being part of The Bright Project community, here are a few ways you can contribute to nurses during Nurses Week.
Handwritten Thank You Notes
A handwritten note takes time and effort. It shows you are taking precious time out of your day to brighten someone else’s day. Your handwritten note can turn a nurse’s entire day around. A simple ” Thank you for your unwavering passion for supporting others. You are appreciated and stronger than you think.” can make a nurse who is ready to throw in the towel get fueled up to keep going. Appreciation is priceless to share, especially to those who deserve it. Your small gesture can have a lifelong impact.
Homemade Pastries
Are you a baker who says thank you to others through baking? This is the perfect time! Nurses work long shifts and need a quick pick-me-up! Delivering you homemade pastries to a facility can get them going. Sweet treats always softens the heart and mood.
Small Care Kits
Small goodie bags are always nice to share! If you need some ideas on what to add for your nurses, here are a few ideas:
- Clip on hand sanitizer
- Nuts
- Pen
- Notepad
- Travel size hand lotion
- Tea bag
- Under-eye patches
Public Shout Out
Social media is a great way to communicate with others and businesses. Feel free to make a thank you post or video tagging an organization. You can tag long-term care facilities, hospitals, doctors’ offices, and more!
Send an Email
If you cannot send or hand-deliver your thank-you letters to a nursing facility, feel free to send an email to the staff!
A Phone Call
Do you have a nurse in particular you would like to thank? Give the facility or hospital a call, ask for the nurse, and show your appreciation. It cost nothing to give the nurse you appreciate a thanks!
2026 Nurse Discounts
Click the links below to obtain some discounts and perks for all that you do!
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses provides a list of perks offered to nurses.
- Chipotle and Dunkin’ often run limited-time free meal or drink promotions during nurses week
- Sketchers offer 20% off
- Nike offers 10% off
- Crocs offers 15% off
- Foster Grant Sunglasses offers 20% off
For Nurses From The Bright Project
Thank you for your continuous dedication to your patients. For the long nights and the hard mornings. Thank you for showing up even when you didn’t want to, because you know someone is counting on you. Thank you for your compassion and the love you have for humanity. You are strong and appreciated.
