New Job, New Foot & Knee Prob

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Well, after 20 years working with eyes and eyeglasses in one way or another, I have left the safe harbor of Ophthalmology for parts unknown. Anticipating my graduating from my AD RN program in May '08, I have changed jobs to work as a "nursing associate" in the float pool where, in addition to working as a nurses assistant, I will also be cross trained as a unit coordinator/ secretary. Very nervous and a little scary. Three days off orientation and I've survived so far.

When I finish my shift, I'm tired (in a good way), my feet are sore and my knees ache. I know that I needed new shoes, I just didn't know how badly I would need them. Here's my dilemma: I've been off for a few days and my feet are fine, but my knees still ache. In peoples experiences, is this some thing that is normal/ common experience or adjustment? Would knee "conditioning" exercises/ PT be in order?

I should add that if my knees gets worse/ doesn't get any better after the new sneakers arrive and I've had a chance to take them out for a test drive, then I'll make an appt. with my M.D. I didn't want to jump the gun if this was a normal adjustment to being on my feet all the time.

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