I am a new student in nursing and have a quick question. Well, I have many but this one is on my mind now.
I do not want anyone to think I am bashing a certain kind of people when I say this, but I have seen many homosexual guys working in the medical setting. I know this is a comfortable place for them because of all the female interaction, but is this common in almost all medical settings? For those of you that are 100% straight (which I am), have you found that the homosexuals tend to hit on you?
The main reason why I am posting today is to find out if any of you guys wear support hose? I know it sounds wierd, but I have seen many homosexual guys do it, and also older men because of blood flow problems in their lower extremities. Many a time I have heard the females discussing the topic in one of their many forums, but was unsure if you all did it, too. I always wear ankle socks or short crews and that has been great with me. What do you guys out there wear?
Specializes in Medical Telemetry, LTC,AlF, Skilled care.
Wow, I'm gay and the only people I've ever been hit on at work was by other females. And the interaction with females has NOTHING to do with why I chose nursing, the fact that I want to help people and make them feel more comfortable and help them get better are reasons why I am in nursing. And why is it that some (not all but some) straight people think that just because you're gay that you you're attracted to EVERY member of the same sex that walks in the room? Geez louise, does THAT get old!
The best advice my mom gave to me when I began nursing is 1) buck up for good shoes, no matter how broke you are, and 2) wear support hose even before you 'really' need it. I think that would be good advice for any nurse, male/female/gay/straight/purple/whatever.
I remember spending Thanksgiving on a dude ranch years ago, and some of the guys were complaining of being chafed after an all-day ride. A big, manly-man cowboy told them that many of the cowboys, including him, wore pantyhose in order to guard against chafing. So if hose are good enough for the cowboys, then why not for everyone?
Specializes in midwifery, ophthalmics, general practice.
The best advice my mom gave to me .
I remember spending Thanksgiving on a dude ranch years ago, and some of the guys were complaining of being chafed after an all-day ride. A big, manly-man cowboy told them that many of the cowboys, including him, wore pantyhose in order to guard against chafing. So if hose are good enough for the cowboys, then why not for everyone?
thats why the blues and royals wear tights (hose to those who dont speak english!!) and they are definately cool guys!!
As I sit here with my tired legs I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't get a pair. My one question is "would they pull my hair?"
- And before someone suggests it. I'm simply not willing to shave. Lol no matter how progressive, I won't be able to convince anyone I'm not gay if I wear hose, shave and work L&D.
Man, this has been a good laugh...in SF, some of the baddest dudes in town are the S&M biker crowd....I mean there are some scary bears in this town!
You should see some of the stuff they wear....but, hey, there are socks with extra support that don't look like support hose...maybe those are for you?
[color=#333333]i have several pair of these full support socks, which have graduated support for better circulation, and variable rib construction for greater support and comfort made from 96% nylon, 4% lycra.
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[color=#333333]why would a male nurse even consider support hose when the above support socks are available?
Uh wow...support hose eh? There's a big no on that one, as far as getting hit on, I have only been hit on once by a gay man on the job and he was a physician. I was brand new to the unit and I think he wanted to know which team I was playin' for. He found out I am straight and that was that. I get hit on more by the women in the hospital, and patients. Just chalk it up to a compliment, deal with it "professionally" and it's really not that big of a deal. Like someone previously said we are at work to do a job and that's what is on the majority of peoples minds (well maybe not in their mind, but you get what I mean.)
[color=#333333]i have several pair of these full support socks, which have graduated support for better circulation, and variable rib construction for greater support and comfort made from 96% nylon, 4% lycra.
[color=#333333]why would a male nurse even consider support hose when the above support socks are available?
but do you stand on your tippy toes when you wear them? :uhoh21:
- And before someone suggests it. I'm simply not willing to shave. Lol no matter how progressive, I won't be able to convince anyone I'm not gay if I wear hose, shave and work L&D.
When you talk about support hose, do you mean panty hose or just some kind of support socks?
I wear the long support SOCKS. If you are going to work as a nurse, man or woman, take care of your feet/legs. Wear comfortable shoes and socks that don't leave your feet dead at the end of the shift.
As far as shoes, I have been wearing the Quark clogs for two years or so now. I don't ever want to go back to shoelaces.
nursesaideBen
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Wow, I'm gay and the only people I've ever been hit on at work was by other females. And the interaction with females has NOTHING to do with why I chose nursing, the fact that I want to help people and make them feel more comfortable and help them get better are reasons why I am in nursing. And why is it that some (not all but some) straight people think that just because you're gay that you you're attracted to EVERY member of the same sex that walks in the room? Geez louise, does THAT get old!