National Nurses Week is celebrated every year May 6 through May 12 and food chains across the country are offering nurses discounts and freebies.

Nurses in need of a pick-me-up on Monday can also take advantage of an especially caffeinated offer from Dunkin'.

Nurses can get one free medium hot or iced coffee at Dunkin' on Monday, May 6, no purchase necessary. The deal excludes Frozen Coffee, Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew, and espresso shots, flavors, dairy alternatives and cold foam may be an additional charge.

Nurses do not need to show ID to get their free coffee, Dunkin' told USA TODAY.

Dunkin' is one of many restaurants offering deals for National Nurses Week, in addition to Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Firehouse Subs and more.

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What is National Nurses Week?

National Nurses Week grew out of a congressional resolution and proclamation signed by President Reagan in 1982 deeming May 6 as a National Recognition Day for Nurses.

The American Nurses Association board of directors expanded this to a 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.

When is National Nurses Week?

National Nurses Week is observed annually May 6 through May 12.

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