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Medical executives have special necessities when it comes to shoes due to their conditions of work. Standing on their feet for the majority of their shift and working in areas where the floor could be slippery are a couple of the reasons for this. It is very important that these pros have cosy shoes in order that they don’t end up with foot discomfort, which may lead to joint or back trouble if not dealt with. There used to be just a few options for nursing clog , however , these days many companies specializing in comfortable shoes have come up with at least some decisions.

One of the more popular selections for shoes for medical execs is sneakers. This are usually flexible, slip resistant, and made with additional support and padding to make them comfortable for longer periods of time. They also have a tendency to have wider toe boxes and rubber soles, which are needs for this kind of shoe. There are some brands that are made by nursing shoe corporations, as well as those available at any shoe store.

Those searching for cushty nursing shoes also often select clogs, either those with a closed back or an open back. These are known to be outstandingly cushty, and they’re simple to slip off and on when required, while not being likely to come off when people don’t want them to. It is best to choose those made specifically for nurses when purchasing clogs, since these will be more likely to have the special features that are useful for nurses to have in their shoes. They’re also rather more likely to have clogs in white, which is still an obligation in the dress code for nurses at many places where they work.

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With the recent renown of Crocs, these shoes have also found their way into the work wardrobe of many medical pros. Although they are not closed shoes, they are cushty, which is the main requirement for shoes for medical executives.

Although the above mentioned styles tend to be some of the most popular shoes for medical pros, they don’t seem to be the sole styles available. There are various slip on, tie, and other styles available, including Mary Janes.

Many medical professionals still wish to get their medical clogs or comfy nursing shoes through corporations which make these sorts of shoes particulary for nurses and doctors. This guarantees that all of the most significant concerns have been considered when the shoe was designed. They might be lighter than other similar options, or have more support and be more flexible. They also are more likely to be made with non-slip rubber soles and treated so they are less difficult to keep clean.

There are a number of brands that are particularly renowned for making snug nursing shoes, including Nurse Mates, Dansko professional shoes, Anywear, Klogs, Sketchers Work, and Birkenstock, which many medical professionals choose over specific shoes made simply for them since this gives them options for style at a fee that is infrequently lower than buying pro shoes.

The medical world could not function without nurses. It’s no secret to any of us who has had a doctor’s appointment or been in the hospital that a nurse can make all of the difference in our total experience and recovery process. Whether undergoing a routine procedure, scheduling a simple appointment, or being there beside us while the doctor has a serious conversation, a nurse’s presence can determine how well we as the patient copes with the situation and emotionally processes the outcome.

Those of us with illness can be quick to criticize the nurses who hardly acknowledge us, who forget to bring our medications when we are in the hospital, and who seem to enjoy their job as the gatekeeper to their doctor a little too much.

That said, chronically ill patients have a long list of encounters with nursing staff over the years, so we also have the advantage of being able to warm-heartedly recollect the nurses who made undeniable improvements in our healthcare. Perhaps she was an advocate on our behalf when no one else would listen. She may have looked the other way when visiting hours at the hospital were over. Or maybe she just held your hand while you had a painful (and lonely) medical procedure.

Recently, I was checked into the hospital straight from the wound care center. The nurse who was told to push me in the wheelchair to the hospital had to go all through a construction zone maze outside, but ironically, she revealed while she walked that she too had rheumatoid arthritis like I did. I felt like I made a new friend within our ten-minute conversation and much more relaxed by the time I got to the hospital.

As the editor of a magazine called HopeKeepers, I have attempted to find a nurse who would submit an article that would shed some light on what a typical day for a nurse is like at a doctor’s office. I realize that it can be frantic, scheduling and rescheduling dozens of people, all who need to see the doctor today. Nurses try to please the physicians, check patients in, take health histories, give out lollipops and smile, all while attempting to do more than can be expected in the time allotted.

I have not yet found a nurse who was willing to even be interviewed for such an article; more than a few have even exclaimed, “If anyone found out, I would lose my job!”

With chronically ill patients and nurses continuing to improve their understanding of one anothers and each others needs however, there is only room for improvement in this long-standing relationship. Sadly, sometimes the nurse/patient relationship lasts longer than some marriages.

Here are 12 tips chronically ill patients would like to give to nurses:

[1] When you ask if I am taking any medications and I pull out two pieces of paper with everything listed, please don’t look flabbergasted or as if I am a drug addict.

[2] It grows tiring to always be the patient and only have people interested in my physical body. When you ask me about how I am coping with my illness emotionally, I feel like you really care. Sometimes it loosens me up enough that I may even be more comfortable and forthcoming about things that doctor may benefit in knowing about the physical symptoms.

[3] I appreciate the fact that you celebrate the little things with me when I come in for an appointment. You are one of the few people who know how hard it is to try to reach a goal weight or wean off of a medication. I realize you see patients like me every day and hear their stories, so your enthusiasm about my successes are even more special and the highlight of my day.

[4] Logically, I know you don’t know every medication on the market, but when you have to ask me how to spell the medication that is advertised in every womens magazine, I wonder how often you get out of the office.

[5] When you say things like, “You cope so well with your disease. I really admire what a great attitude you have,” that can keep me going for another week.

[6] I’m thankful for the times you ask “Can I pray for you?” Though some of your patients will say no, for many it will be the first time someone has ever cared enough to ask.

[7] There are times when I am have been having a medical procedure and my family is not able to be there. I know it’s a minor procedure for you, but the fact that you understand it’s a major procedure to me, and you stick around and hold my hand, is one of the nicest things anyone ever does for me.

[8] I am what some call a “professional patient” so when I’m in the hospital, I struggle with giving you control over all of my medications to disperse on your schedule. I’m used to taking care of myself and monitoring my own pain levels. When you make an effort to get me my medications on time, I appreciate you going the extra mile. The time of morning I take my medications makes only difference in my pain level for the day.

[9] I know that you are human and must have rough days too. It is okay to tell me, “Today has been a crazy day.” You are certainly allowed to be moody, but let me know why in simple terms so I don’t take it personally.

[10] I know sometimes when you are trying to get me in for an appointment my schedule can be difficult. I’m not trying to be complicated. Although a great deal of my time is filled with doctor’s appointments, therapies, lab tests, etc. I’m also trying to work around my family’s schedule to have as normal of life as possible.

[11] When you do something like call a prescription into the pharmacy so it’s ready when I get there, and I don’t have to wait, I recognize that it’s an extra step for you, and appreciate it a great deal.

[12] When I’m in the hospital, I’m very grateful for the things you help me to do such as shower, change the sheets on the bed, or even just have a conversation to distract me from the pain. It makes a difference in my stay. Thanks for not treating me like a project, but a person.

Living with a chronic illness is difficult. Choosing the career path of nursing is not easy either. When each remembers to pass along simple encouragement in the words of “thank you” or “I admire your strength,” both the patient and the nurse can have a beneficial, and sometimes even a blessed, relationship.

Lisa Copen is the founder of Invisible Illness Awareness Week held annually in Sept and featuring a free 5-day virtual conference online. Follow II Week on Twitter for cool prizes and info. Blog about invisible illness on your site, be a featured guest blogger, meet others, read articles and lots more. Make a difference!