aka_steven

As far as the hair... I keep it buzzed anyway... As for the Peds, I work in Family practice where we have Peds And FP Docs here. The parents don't treat me any different than the female nurses. In fact I think some of the kids remember me easier, as I'm more distinguisable(?) from the many females they see.

I believe they told us that in school also. I've been a nurse since '97, only worn socks the whole time, ankle length at that. I work 12 hr shifts 48-60 hrs a week. But I'm only 38 and have no leg or foot problems (so far). If it's only a recomendation and not a requirement, see how it goes. If you feel you need the support then go get some and have no second thoughts about it.

Sentara Hospital is probably the biggest health care employer in the region. The entire area "Hampton Roads" ... Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Sulfolk. Are all within an easy commute. I live in Chesapeake. It takes me about 20-45 min to get to work in Virginia Beach. Depending on which clinic I'm working in. Here are a couple sites to check. Chesapeake Regional Health center (hospital) http://www.chesapeakeregional.com/opportunities/index.html, Sentara (Multiple hospitals in the area) http://www.sentara.com/Sentara/Employment/Search/

Check out, http://www.cheap-scrubs.com/html/med.html Look at the "6 pocket" sets.

"-You feel like you're either married to, or being a daddy to everyone else in your unit...." Sorry if I'm coming in late one this one but, Thats the truth!!!:cheers:

Crocs (cheapo imitations). I posted a note about them in the General forum under shoes.

I work 12 hour shifts, wearing NB sneakers, by the end of the day you can smell my stinky feet at 10 paces. Corcs were suggested to me, but before a poped $30 for a pair of "styrofoam" shoes, I bought an $8 pair at Target to try. I LOVE THEM !!!! I gotta say. If the $8 cheapos are anything like the "real" crocs. (which from checking out the ones that others have, they are) It's like wearing slippers all day! Now granted, I don't have any foot issues (yet). But I'm on my feet 60 hours a week w/o complaints. When these wear out I'll, go for a pair w/o the holes in the top (but look for the "vents" on the sides) I think the ones with the holes on the top don't look as professional. But I'm told I can find them for arount $10 inf some of the local uniform shops.

It was just a joke.... But being the only guy where I work, and being more "computer savy" than most people I work with... they all come to me with their computer problems. And it has been suggested on numerous occasions, "Why don't you work in IT?". But I realy don't know as much as they think I do... just more than them.

I work 5, 12's a week and have wondered if going into IT would be worth considering ! LOL