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San Antonio will celebrate Nurses Week 2025 from May 6 to May 12, offering a range of discounts and freebies for healthcare workers. Local businesses like Hotel Emma and the San Antonio Zoo are providing exclusive deals for nurses, alongside various dining promotions. This annual event coincides with Florence Nightingale’s birthday and aims to express community gratitude towards the vital work that nurses perform every day.
San Antonio is gearing up to celebrate Nurses Week 2025 with a variety of discounts and free offers for healthcare workers, running from May 6 to May 12. This annual celebration honors nurses across the nation, coinciding with the birthday of the legendary nursing pioneer, Florence Nightingale.
During this week, numerous local businesses and organizations are stepping up to show their appreciation for nurses and healthcare professionals. From discounts on dining to free admission at popular attractions, healthcare workers will have the opportunity to benefit from various promotions across San Antonio.
Hotel Emma, a luxury hotel known for its elegance, is offering nurses a special 15% discount on their stay, along with free valet parking from May 6-12. The San Antonio Zoo is providing free admission to nurses and allowing them to bring along up to four guests at a 50% discount from May 6-14. While SeaWorld San Antonio had previously offered discounted tickets for healthcare workers, this promotion has expired and is no longer available.
Entertainment venues are also contributing to the celebrations. Topgolf is giving a 10% discount on gameplay and 20% off select subscriptions for all nurses and healthcare personnel. In addition, Insomnia Cookies has introduced a buy one get one free (BOGO) cookie offer for nurses and teachers requiring a valid ID for redemption from May 5-11. Logan’s Roadhouse is providing a 20% discount on entrées for nurses with valid identification during the same period.
Multiple restaurants are extending their gratitude through free offers. McAlister’s Deli is offering a free Big Tea to nurses and teachers who show their IDs from May 5-12. Additionally, Potbelly is providing complimentary cookies or fountain drinks with any entrée purchase for nurses and teachers from May 5-11. Texas de Brazil is also offering a 10% discount on dine-in lunch and dinner for military, EMS, and teachers throughout Nurses Week.
App-based promotions are also available, such as Zaxby’s BOGO Boneless Wings Meal for teachers and nurses. Salata Salad Kitchen is providing a 20% discount along with double rewards points on catering orders for teachers and healthcare professionals during this period.
In addition to local eateries and attractions, several national brands are recognizing healthcare workers with special offers. Nike is offering a 10% discount to eligible first responders and medical professionals, while Pandora provides a 20% discount for first responders, including nurses. Crocs, known for their comfortable footwear, is offering a 15% discount on full-priced styles for healthcare workers who verify their ID through ID.me.
As a point of interest, National Nurses Week takes place annually from May 6 to May 12, celebrating nurses across the country. The 8th of May is also designated as National Student Nurses Day, recognized since its establishment in 1998. Furthermore, the third Wednesday of the week is marked as National School Nurse Day, which has been celebrated since 2003.
Many businesses express their gratitude towards healthcare professionals through these special promotions and discounts. It is important for nurses and healthcare workers to verify their employment, as offers may vary between participating locations. Overall, these initiatives during Nurses Week reflect a community appreciation and support for the vital work that nurses perform every day.
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