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3 Things You Need to Know About Compression Stockings for Nurses

3 Things You Need to Know About Compression Stockings for Nurses

Would you believe me if I said your next day at work might be your best yet- but only if you wear the best outfit? We don’t mean matching your scrubs to your nursing shoes. We’re talking about compression clothing, particularly compression stockings for nurses. Here are three things you need to know about compression stockings before you run out and buy a pair. 3 Things You Need to Know About Compression Stockings for Nurses They Help You Find More Energy A study conducted by French scientists found that during 15 minutes of running activity at about 80% of their

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High Fives in Healthcare: Taking Time to Celebrate Your Victories

I sincerely hope you still feel the rush of endorphins when you get a successful IV stick. I encourage you to smile, be proud, and ask your co-worker for a high five (after a good hand washing of course) the next time you change a particularly challenging dressing. Turn to the side and tell the nurse beside you how excited you are that your patient made the transfer from the bed to the chair successfully. Heck, share with your patient how excited you are that their kidneys produced an adequate amount of volume of the shift. I can’t tell you how happy I’ve had patients get when I complement their kidneys and acknowledge their bodies success and our collective success of a productive and healing shift.

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