I may be crazy, but...

ladytraviler · Jun 28, 2004

look at Z-Coils. That is all I wear on a busy L&D unit. at the end of twelve hours my feet could go for 8 more. they custom the shoe to your foot and stance.

OneChattyNurse · Jun 28, 2004

i just received a pair of crocs. i had tried a pair on and really liked them. after wearing them for the past couple of nights, my feet are in heaven! there are several places you can get them... crocs.com and islandtrends.com, you can also do a google for them. i tried the crocs website, but they were sold out of the white so i went to island trends. the shipping was a little cheaper there. they also have them occasionally on ebay. anyway...good luck in your new job!!

they also have some really cool colors if your dress code allows!

suzanne4, RN · Jun 28, 2004

I have only used Super Birkie clogs for the past ten years, and would not work without them................ :)

Dixielee, BSN, RN · Jun 28, 2004

I also have wide feet and discovered New Balence last year. They are the most comfortable I ahve ever tired. I also have a very high arch and need something with good arch support which these have. I think I am hooked for life. Good luck with your new job, ER is challenging but I can't think of anyplace else I would rather work, except maybe my garden.

Trauma Columnist · Jun 28, 2004

I can't answer the shoe question, but welcome to the ER. You'll love it! It is the coolest place in the hospital to work!

JJRN · Jun 30, 2004

Dansko clogs are essential...they stretch, too.

Katnip, RN · Jun 30, 2004

Hiya. I'm just as nuts as you. I've been a nurse a whole year and start an ED internship. It's nice of them to actually give me the internship since I've been out of school a year.

I did a semester in the ED for school and had a blast, but wanted to get a little experience under my belt before jumping in for real. :)

THOMP974 · Jun 30, 2004

Nike Shox are GREAT!!!!!! www.Niketown.com.

Calfax · Jul 13, 2004

Again,

You just can't beat a nice pair of steel-toed combat boots as the choice of footwear while working in the ER. Altama, Bates, and Danner make a nice selection and with the right cushion, they're very bit as comfy as Birkies

andyman1216 · Aug 9, 2004

wth? the best shoes are the ones made to withstand running, walking, and plain ole beating up. ive never worn anything but crosstraining shoes and never had a problem. they cost less than all those fancy things you others are talking about, and most of the time, go to the sale rack, and you can find a decent looking pair for nothing.

hey, i got to tell ya. ive done peds,psych,med/surg, and nursing homes. nothing compares to a well run ER. takes a lot of continuing education, practice, and confidence, and team work. i have worked in a small ER, where i have learned so many skills that i would never had seen anywhere else.

have a great time, and when the man gets you down, just say, "this too shall pass." ****** days dont last forever.

danu3 · Aug 10, 2004

look at Z-Coils. That is all I wear on a busy L&D unit. at the end of twelve hours my feet could go for 8 more. they custom the shoe to your foot and stance.

Question, at the end of 12 hours, can the rest of your body go for 8 more?:)