Get Rid of Lower Body Fatigue with Compression Stockings

• Are you uncomfortable or in pain due to prolonged standing?
• Are you experiencing lower body fatigue?

Varicose veins and decreased levels of mental awareness are common for nurses. As a health care professional, however, a nurse can never afford to be mentally or physically tired.

This problem can be solved by stretching, sitting whenever possible, and even choosing a comfortable pair of shoes. Another way to decrease lower body fatigue is by wearing compression stockings.

How do compression stockings prevent lower body fatigue? They encourage venous return. Venous return can be encouraged by applying pressure to the lower extremities. This prevents varicose veins and alleviates fatigue.

Via: Thenurseteacher.com

Keep these three points in mind when you purchase a pair of compression stockings -

1. A nurse should wear the best fitting compression stockings for them. Since compression stockings come in different levels of tightness, nurses are urged to measure their legs before purchasing them.


2. Remember, not all stockings are dedicated to relieving fatigue. Compression stockings that are less than 10mmHg are not considered to be efficient. Compression stockings that are above 20mmHg might also prove to be somewhat uncomfortable. So, consider the range between 15 to 20mmHg only.


3. Before buying a pair of compression stockings, you need to know how to measure your legs. During the day, venous pooling is always a possibility. Therefore, the best time to measure legs is in the morning. What are the measurements you should take? Just measure the circumference of the bilateral ankle, the calves, and the thighs. Also, measure the length from the foot to the knee. If, however, you want to keep the length of the compression stockings to your thighs, just measure the length from your foot to your knee.

If you're planning to purchase compression stockings, keep these points in mind. To make sure a nurse is not distracted from doing his or her best at work, eliminating your lower body fatigue is crucial. Your health matters!

For more health tips for nurses, there are a number of blogs you can explore at INSCOL. If you are a Filipino nurse looking for an opportunity to make a career in countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK or the US, INSCOL offers the best nursing courses for international nurses.

Meal Planning Tips for Busy Nurses

Nurses are well aware of the importance of eating a well-balanced diet. However, nurses live in a fast-paced and hectic working environment. This environment often encourages unhealthy eating habits. If you want to follow a healthy diet, here are some meal planning tips and tricks that can put you back on the right track.

1. Plan ahead - Nurses work long shifts and often don’t have enough time to prepare healthy meals. It is recommended that nurses take time from their busy schedule to plan meals in advance during their day off. Create a meal plan that incorporates easy cooking and is also healthy. Go for easy, healthy recipes.
   For example - Saute green veggies, prepare a salad; include some whole grain breads, brown rice etc. When you already have a meal plan in place, it will take less time to cook. Aside from recipes, you can also use some creative meal planning templates available online. 
2. Making a Grocery list - Before you head out to grocery shop, make a grocery list. When you go with a grocery list in your hand, it stops you from buying impulsively. Include more whole foods, fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products on your list. 
3. Carry healthy snacks to the workplace - When working for long hours or critical shifts, there is the possibility of missing meals. In these situations, there is a risk of hypoglycemia, making nurses tired and grouchy. Instead of randomly munching on chips, pastries, and junk food, try to carry healthy snacks. Carry items like nuts, fruits, and salads. They are convenient to carry and are healthy for a quick munch at work.
4. Get creative - Eating the same food every week can get boring. It also results in an increased temptation for junk food. To avoid this, try including a new dish every week. You can find many recipes on the internet and in books that are easy to prepare. This is a great way to keep both your taste buds and your body happy and healthy!
5. Stocks up on good food - A nurse’s schedule is often changing. Many situations arise when you need to fill a gap at the last moment.
   For example - Someone calls in sick, or urgent work comes up. Under these circumstances, you need to cover someone’s shift. Even though these are unforeseen situations, you can still stop yourself from turning to junk and unhealthy foods. Why not stock up on frozen foods? Frozen foods are quick to make and can also have many health benefits like cancer prevention. 

Being creative is a valuable trait for nurses. It can help them to manage things like meals while working. If you are in the nursing profession and are finding it difficult to handle your personal or professional life, share your experience with us in the comments below. Let us try to find you some relief!

If you are a nurse and want to pursue a nursing program for international nurses in countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the USA and the UK, INSCOL is the perfect location for you.