So we can't wear clogs...

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I was recently accepted into a nursing program and found out that we cannot wear clogs. I am so upset because I love my Danskos. They are well broken-in, and have proven to be great when having to mostly stand for 10+ hr shifts.

So with that said...any recommendations? I wouldn't mind a sneaker, though I don't know if I will really be flying around on clinicals. Also, I have heard some stories about fluids, etc. getting on sneakers, and being harder to clean. The Danskos are great since I could just wipe them off. :arghh: I am looking at the Timberland Renova Pro, would this be considered a clog too?

This shoe thing is ridiculous to even complain about. Either follow the rules or don't go to that school.

Well that's your opinion. This website is where people go vent about things without judgment from others. You're name calling and referring to the OP's feelings as "ridiculous". What is your goal in doing that, btw? Talk about throwing the baby out with the bath water -- "follow the rules or don't go to that school" Really? This is what I don't like about online forums, people think they can just say whatever pops into their heads without any consideration for other people's feelings because they're safe behind their little computer screens.

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The problem with clogs (if they are backless) is that they are actually considered a workplace safety issue and in my area, aren't allowed per worksafe rules.

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I have Danskos, and I do like them, but I will say I nearly suffered an inversion sprain the other day just from stepping wrong (on an acorn on the sidewalk I didn't see.) IMO, they are easier to roll your ankle in so I can kinda buy into that logic.

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Ciale I actually have a issue with your responses. I have no need to hide behind a screen and i just dont comment as to what come to mind. As a nurse for 30 yrs and a director for the past 10 yrs. there are rules regarding what you wear in every organization. Organizations set rules based upon professionalism and safety. It's unfortunate you don't see the side of why they might think that way. Our organization allows clogs but doesn't allow crocs with holes in them. The reason is because you are at risk being exposed to blood and body fluids. We also don't allow hoodies, sweat shirts, or thongs and colored underwear that can be seen through their clothes. Whether staff like it or not they comply with the rules. As an aside the local nursing schools require white nursing shoes this does not include clogs.

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Our organization allows clogs but doesn't allow crocs with holes in them. The reason is because you are at risk being exposed to blood and body fluids.

Imccrn62:

Please keep in mind that it is difficult to convey tone on these boards so I am asking this in a very respectful way. I was confused by assertions (by my management team) that my Crocs weren't acceptable as they had holes on the top, yet I had worn slip-on nurse shoes for years that had little covering over the upper. Would this shoe be acceptable? Why or why not?

http://www.rogansshoes.com/i1482248/752355/products/Nurse-Mates-Janae-Mary-Jane-Nursing-Shoes.html#.UW4O2oLR1bo

As a kind of protest regarding the croc ban, I wore nothing but mary-jane style shoes to work for a couple of years. Never a complaint from anyone about my severely exposed feet.

How much covering is required over the top of one's foot? Is it merely a layer of fabric and if so, why is not a double layer of sock adequate (which I wear between my support stocking and regular sock). Does the top of my foot require more covering than my lower calf which is only covered with a thin layer of cotton scrub pant. How about the nurses that wear skirts? How much are their legs protected from blood and body fluids? Why does my foot require more protection from blood and body fluid than my inner elbow (A/C area)?

I'm sorry, but this is what happens when you raise a child in a super strict religion with many rules, we question every rule and find every work-around.

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Imccrn62:

Please keep in mind that it is difficult to convey tone on these boards so I am asking this in a very respectful way. I was confused by assertions (by my management team) that my Crocs weren't acceptable as they had holes on the top, yet I had worn slip-on nurse shoes for years that had little covering over the upper. Would this shoe be acceptable? Why or why not?

Nurse Mates Janae Mary Jane Nursing Shoes |

As a kind of protest regarding the croc ban, I wore nothing but mary-jane style shoes to work for a couple of years. Never a complaint from anyone about my severely exposed feet.

How much covering is required over the top of one's foot? Is it merely a layer of fabric and if so, why is not a double layer of sock adequate (which I wear between my support stocking and regular sock). Does the top of my foot require more covering than my lower calf which is only covered with a thin layer of cotton scrub pant. How about the nurses that wear skirts? How much are their legs protected from blood and body fluids? Why does my foot require more protection from blood and body fluid than my inner elbow (A/C area)?

I'm sorry, but this is what happens when you raise a child in a super strict religion with many rules, we question every rule and find every work-around.

Actually the Mary Janes don't give a whole lot more protection...however...the holes on the crocks just have SO MANY nooks and crannies in each and every hole that just don't get cleaned or polished.....yuck.

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Actually the Mary Janes don't give a whole lot more protection...however...the holes on the crocks just have SO MANY nooks and crannies in each and every hole that just don't get cleaned or polished.....yuck.

See, this is the thing, I believe that many of these different kinds of shoe bans are based on personal preferences/prejudices of the powers that be. My crocs were the only kinds of shoes I ever washed and they were easily squirted down with a hose or whatever. The athletic shoes I wear now have far more nooks and crannies and short of throwing them in a washer, there is no effective spot cleaning.

As for polishing a shoe, geesh, I don't think my shoes have been polished since I was 8 and my daddy polished a pair of black patent dress shoes I had.

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Our organization doesn't allow crocs with holes in them. The reason is because you are at risk being exposed to blood and body fluids. We also don't allow hoodies, sweat shirts, or thongs and colored underwear that can be seen through their clothes. Whether staff like it or not they comply with the rules.

Really not wanting to beat a dead horse here, but you are stating things that are incredibly obvious. My issue is that there doesn't appear to be any valid reason why her school disallows clogs...not crocs or hoodies or sweats or visible thongs or tight shirts or see-through pants or bull-rings or whatever other examples of obviously inappropriate work attire you mentioned. The issue is that it seems rather common that nursing school faculty/administration have a "because I said so" mentality as another member put it. There is no valid basis on why she cannot wear the shoes that are deemed professional in almost every hospital in the country and that are most comfortable on her feet. It is illogical.

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The issue is that it seems rather common that nursing school faculty/administration have a "because I said so" mentality as another member put it. There is no valid basis on why she cannot wear the shoes that are deemed professional in almost every hospital in the country and that are most comfortable on her feet. It is illogical.

Just because a reason was not spelled out, doesn't mean there isn't an actual reason. Just as a parent does not have to spell out every rationale for their rules and actions. When my child was young, I was going to be one of those parents who didn't say "Because I said so", thinking that my child deserves (and would understand and appreciate) an explanation. After a while, it gets tiring. Many POSTERS have mentioned the safety aspect of clogs here. Any chance that this may be part of the rationale behind the policy? Does the poster who mentions the things and colored underwear feel the need to explain why? Does everyone's school/student policy mention why students need to have their hair pulled back, or why they can't wear hanging jewelry? You'd think it's self explanatory, right?

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Just because a reason was not spelled out, doesn't mean there isn't an actual reason. Just as a parent does not have to spell out every rationale for their rules and actions. When my child was young, I was going to be one of those parents who didn't say "Because I said so", thinking that my child deserves (and would understand and appreciate) an explanation. After a while, it gets tiring. Many losers have mentioned the safety aspect of clogs here. Any chance that this may be part of the rationale behind the policy? Does the poster who mentions the things and colored underwear feel the need to explain why? Does everyone's school/student policy mention why students need to have their hair pulled back, or why they can't wear hanging jewelry? You'd think it's self explanatory, right?

I totally agree with you. There doesn't need to be a reason it's because they said so.

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We are not allowed to wear Crocs because they were proving to be a slip/trip hazard.

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I know my moms hospital has issues with danskos because people roll their ankles easier than if they had traditional "flat" shoes.

Personally, danskos are the only shoe I can wear for hours at a time and not be in terrible pain by the end of they day.

I'm curious who has tried the dansko sneaker- did your size run the same as their clogs? Are they as comfy as the clogs?

I am one of those that rolled my ankle and broke my foot in my Danskos but I still love them ♡♡

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