International Nurses Association

Tired and sore feet are a common complaint for many nurses, and understandably so. You are on your feet for many hours.   The torture you put your feet through during one shift is enough to make you tired just thinking about it. No wonder they are aching.   So what do you do?   Well, you could go home, keep going and try to ignore that agonizing pain.   Or, you could go home, pamper and soothe your aching feet. After all, you know you deserve it. Wearing Appropriate Shoes The first thing you should consider is, are you wearing appropriate shoes for the type of work you are doing?   You should make sure that your shoes fit comfortably.   No shoes with narrow toes, or elevated heels, that is only going to add to your pain from walking all day.   Instead, opt for shoes with a supportive sole that distributes weight evenly.   Invest in a good supportive pair of shoes; your feet really need that in order to support those long hectic shifts.   Add inserts to your shoes for added sho