Don't reckon I'll get many replies with this, but what the hell!
I just got into an RN program here, and during orientation the nursing director told me that they highly, highly recommend that everyone, even us guys, wear some kind of support stockings during clinicals and when we work.
Now, understand that I'm not by any stretch an insecure 'manly' guy. Most of my friends are girls, I cry at sad movies, i can talk about my feelings, etc etc. But when this woman told me something about wearing stockings, i just stared at the floor and thought...oh HELL NO.
So I did some research and apparently they really do keep from getting your legs sore and messed up. So is there anything that we guys can wear that I don't have to call stockings, but still actually work? Anything? Oh please help, lol.
lol....compression stockings have come along way in recent years, at this point they look like regular white socks, or black / navy blue dress socks, or in a womans case, stockings and pantyhose. A quick google search turns up http://www.compressionstockings.com/, and they have a pretty big selection geared towards men, really manly or not. http://www.compressionstockings.com/men-c-21.html I'd go with the 15-20 knee high options, just about any color you want.
Hmm, I guess these look pretty good. Thanks! I'll just call them 'big socks' instead of stockings
I know your avatar name is r/t the indian name, but the other day at work i was working with one of our LPNs who's name is Sue and they were talking about her quatch. just cracked me up seeing your name!
Actually, I only found out after adopting it that it is an Indian name.
I hate compression socks. They make me itch. I only wear no-show cotton socks to work. As long as I alternate sitting and standing, I have no leg pain or vein problems.
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.
Wow, I think your nursing school director is taking full metal jacket to heart. I can imagine the discussion held in administration:
"So, what can we do to the male students? We thought making them wear all white would break them down but noooo. I know!!! We can force them to wear TED hose!!! That will do it!! We can break their masculinity and humiliate them in one fell swoop!"
Guys do not wear pantyhose....not without getting mocked continously
Wow, I think your nursing school director is taking full metal jacket to heart. I can imagine the discussion held in administration:
"So, what can we do to the male students? We thought making them wear all white would break them down but noooo. I know!!! We can force them to wear TED hose!!! That will do it!! We can break their masculinity and humiliate them in one fell swoop!"
Guys do not wear pantyhose....not without getting mocked continously
Next up, madatory thongs for everyone! And we WILL check!
I wear knee-length athletic socks, the same ones I used to wear for softball. They don't sag, they're not "compression" stockings, and they don't leave itchy red bands on my legs when I take them off.
I prefer 100% cotton but others say a bit of lycra helps with absorbancy.
I agree with the poster who said to pay more attention to the shoes. My dogs were killin' me until I added extra padding to my shoes. Now I could dance after a full shift (if I had any energy).
Do all the construction workers, police officers, soldiers, mail carriers etc. have varicose veins and poor BP?
Many do. As do chefs, and the 50 or so people left in the country that work on assembly lines.
I dont know if there is any evidence that shows compression stocking reduce varicose veins. I wear them because my legs feel much (and i mean MUCH) less tired at the end of the day.
Koyaanisqatsi-RN
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Hmm, I guess these look pretty good. Thanks! I'll just call them 'big socks' instead of stockings