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Thanks so much Suckulator. I have such a better understanding. Appreciate your honesty.

Asystole and HMarie13 any suggestions or advice for a nurse who will be starting a new job in the vascular access team. I'm excited and nervous. I'm like Ladia, I have been a floor nurse for years and have experience with PICCS and central lines but not accessing them.

[COLOR=#003366]whitecat5000 what do you do to help with the commute? I am starting a new job at a reputable hospital. Right now the drive is about 50 mins (about 50miles). My husband and I may be moving about 1 hour away from where we are now which will turn this drive into almost 2 hours.

Why do nurses tend to have more than one job?

I have been a nurse for about 10 years now. I have worked 12 hour shifts and 8 hour shifts. They both have their pros and cons. I just accepted an 8 hour/day RN position at a doctor's office. I will miss having days off during the week, but I will love being home at night with my family. Those 12 hours are brutal, especially during crazy hectic shifts.

I totally understand your pain....literally. I am flat footed myself and have been all my life. My feet and back have always been an issue which is why I no longer do 12 hour shifts. Any way I 've visited a podiatrist who explained to me that I need constant arch support. He prescribed insoles.. the brand is called Powerstep Pinnacle. The key to this insole is that they dont bend like other insoles which is what we need. The podiatrist also recommended to wear sneakers not clogs. I found this out the hard way. The sneakers have to have the same characteristics as the insoles. The podiatrist told me to do a sneaker test....when shopping for sneakers....(1) Twist the sneaker. The harder it is to twist the better support. (2) Bend the sneaker. The harder it is to bend the sneaker the better. The best sneaker is the one you can hardly bend or twist. When you wear your sneakers tie your laces nice and snug. At work find any reason to sit when you can....making a phone call.... talking with a patient.... writing out an order (i know it's hard but trust me you need to save your feet) . And stay away from clogs of any kind and the one brand of sneakers I know that are bad for our feet ...Reebok walking sneakers . Not made for flat footed people. I wear Nikes, Air Force Ones and the insoles. I have felt a world of difference. I hope you find your solution fast because we are prone to stress fractures. And you dont want that ...I have been out of work a few times because of my foot problem but not since I listened to the podiatrist. Let me know how you make out.