National Nurses Week is one time of the year when nurses across the country are recognized for their hard work, and News4JAX Reporter Erik Avainer wanted to take the time to acknowledge the nurses at Baptist Health who took care of him while he was in for the fight of his life.

National Nurses Day is Friday -- so first of all, if you have a nurse in your life who deserves some recognition, today is the day!

National Nurses Week 2021 kicks off on Thursday, May 6, which also happens to be National Nurses Day!

How about a free dozen? Krispy Kreme announced it’s giving all healthcare workers a free dozen glazed doughnuts every Monday through May 12 to show their gratitude for all they are doing during the coronavirus outbreak. To claim the dozen doughnuts, healthcare workers will simply go through the drive-thru, give their order and show an employee badge. 🥰 As a sweet THANK YOU for all you’re doing, we've got FREE dozens for you... Posted by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Wednesday, March 25, 2020To further spread the sweet doughnut love, Krispy Kreme will add a free dozen glazed doughnuts to every pick-up, drive-thru and delivery orders placed on Saturday beginning March 28. Krispy Kreme hopes customers will share the love with neighbors by giving them the free dozen doughnuts which will include a special smiley-face doughnut.