what type of socks do you use??

I wear anklets from Target.

I wear these athletic comfort, compression socks from ACADEMY.

Im just starting nursing school, do you really think we need compression socks?

I don't know really, but I'm thinking about getting some!

why would we need compression socks?

regular polka dot socks wont cut it?

Knee high compression socks that I bought at a uniform store for like $7, I think they are "Nurse Mates" brand. They are available on allheart.com as well.

And they totally help my feet and legs. I don't ache as bad anymore since I've been wearing them!

I was wondering the same thing. I'm starting school next month, with clinicals my first day. I went to the local scrubs store today and there were about 30 options for compression socks. I was a tad overwelmed. I found one pair that looked like a good option, but cost $15/pair.

Any other brands that anyone swears by? If so, why?

Thx!

Best compression socks are from NURSE MATES, I BOUGHT THEM IN A UNIFORMS STORE IN LAKEWOOD,NJ, THEIR PHONE IS 732 364 3377 THEY MAIL IT TO YOU AND THEY LAST A LONG TIME

I wore Nursemates pantyhose for several years until I got C.Diff and can't wear anything that binds on my tummy now. Boy can I tell the difference! My legs hurt a lot more than they used to, but it is better than the tummy ache.

If you can not wear the full pantyhose try the knee hi support, they sell for 9,50 and they are great,

it will help a lot on your legs, also remember very important closed shoes that give you support on your feet

I bought Nurse Mates Suppsocks yesterday, so I hope those do the trick.

To the OP...Knee highs go to your knee and thigh highs go up to your thigh. pretty simple, but i just choose to wear regular short cuff socks. as a man I have leg hair to be tugged on, so no compression socks for me. have tried them and they feel great for the compression part, but then they start to pull hair...not cool!