Should You Wear Compression Scrubs Socks As A Nurse

Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose, and they profoundly impact many lives daily. As a nurse, you spend so much time on your feet working long hours on hard floors with shifts often lasting for 12 hours or more. Being comfortable and having the best medical scrubs, compression socks, and accessories will make your shifts easier while maintaining your look as a medical professional.

Compression socks provide compression therapy, and generally, nurses are advised to wear them. The socks are snug-fitting, highly elastic, and are designed for people who spend extended periods of time on their feet. Below are the reasons why nurses should wear compression socks on their feet while working.

Reasons For Wearing Compression Socks

Nursing is hard work, and it's essential when you find something that will make your day easier and your life better to take advantage of it. Every nurse will tell you what a difference compression socks make. If you are in pain and uncomfortable while at work, it will affect your attitude and productivity.

Reason #1. Compression socks reduce leg fatigue, muscle pain, and swelling in the feet and legs.

Compression socks help boost circulation by applying pressure to the lower legs and reducing lactic acid build-up in the muscles. It reduces leg fatigue, swelling, pain, and a quicker recovery from a long hard day on the job.

Reason #2. Compression socks improve symptoms of varicose and spider veins in the legs.

Working on your feet for extended periods can cause varicose veins by allowing the blood to pool in your lower extremities. Compression socks improve circulation and reduce swelling, relieving the symptoms and slowing down the progression of varicose veins.

Severe cases can lead to deep vein thrombosis, and blood clots can occur in the leg or thigh that may break off as an embolus, possibly making it to the lungs. It is essential to wear the proper compression level and size when choosing your compression socks.

Reason #3. Compression socks add supportive, gentle pressure to the feet and legs.

Compression socks aid in providing gentle pressure to calves, feet, and ankles, helping to improve circulation and prevent blood pooling in your lower legs.

Reason #4. Compression socks are easy to put on, comfortable, and convenient.

The elasticity ensures that your compression socks will remain in place even with a lot of movement. They are also easy to take off and on. However, you will ideally replace them every five to six months.

Reason #5. The designs are professional and attractive.

Nurses working in a hospital or clinic are required to wear scrubs and medical attire to reflect the professional nature of their environment. Compression socks come in a variety of solid colors and patterns. Nursing scrubs and socks are an easy way to personalize your uniform.

Things To Consider When Buying Compression Socks

Proper compression level

Choosing the right compression level is essential as the wrong one may be ineffective for you. If you are a nurse who is more likely to be active, you may select a milder compression sock with a level of 8-15 mmHg (mmHg+millimeters of mercury, a unit of measurement for pressure).

Comfort

You may want to ensure that your compression socks are comfortable and you can wear them for the entire shift. When buying compressions socks, the socks' fabric should be made from cotton.

Cotton is known for its breathability and comfort. Consider whether or not the material is safe for your skin to avoid any irritation or allergic reactions.

Quality

A quality compression socks be used for several months, and while a good pair may cost a little more, quality is worth the investment.

At Blue Sky Scrubs, We Have What You Need

Blue Sky Scrubs have the perfect scrubs or accessories designed for hard-working professionals to be comfortable while working. Check out our stylish and flattering designs that fit every health professional's needs and style, including surgical caps, women's and men's scrubs, and compression socks.

Our unique brand of scrubs is handmade with the most comfortable fabrics and is attractive and flattering. Contact us to help you find the right design and fit wight here on our site.

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		XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Chest	up to 34"	34"-36"	36"-38"	38"-40"	41"-43"	44"-46"
Natural Waist	up to 31"	31"-32"	32-"34"	34"-36"	36"-38"	39"-42"
Length	25"	25"	26"	26"	27"	27"

		XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Pant Waist	up to 30"	30"-33"	33"-34"	34"-36"	36"-38"	38"-40"
Hip	up to 36"	36"-38"	38"-40"	40"-42"	43"-45"	45"-47"
Front Rise	7"	7.5"	8"	8.5"	9"	9.5"
Inseam	32"	32"	32"	32"	32"	32"
Full Length	40"	40.5"	41"	41"	42"	42.5"
Tall Inseam	34"	34"	34"	34"	34"	34"
Tall Full Length	42"	42.5"	44"	44.5"	45"	45"

		XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Chest	up to 34"	34"-36"	36"-38"	38"-40"	40"-43"	43"-46"
Natural Waist	up to 29"	29"-32"	32-"34"	34"-36"	36"-39"	39"-42"
Length	25"	25"	26"	26"	27"	27"

		XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Pant Waist	up to 30"	30"-31"	31"-33"	33"-35"	35"-37"	37"-39"	39"-41"
Hip	up to 38"	38"-41"	41"-42"	42"-44"	44"-47"	47"-48"
Front Rise	8"	8.5"	9"	9.5"	10"	10.5"
Inseam	33"	33"	33"	33"	32"	33"
Full Length	41"	41"	42"	43"	43"	44"
Tall Inseam	35"	35"	35"	35"	35"	35"
Tall Full Length	42.5"	43"	44"	44.5"	45"	45.5"

		Chest	Natural Waist	Low Waist	Length
xxs	2-4	32”-35”	27”-29”	34"-36"	22.5"
xs	4-6	35”–37”	29”–32”	36"-39"	23.5"
S	6-8	37”–39”	32”–36”	39"-42"	24"
M	8-10	39”–41”	36”–38”	42"-44"	24.5"
L	10-12	41”–45”	38”–40”	44"-46"	25"
XL	12-14	45”–48”	40”–45”	46"-50"	25.5"
2XL	14-16	48”–51”	45”–48”	50"-54"	26.5"
3XL	16-18	51”–54”	48”–51”	54"-57"	28.5"

		Pant Waist	Hip	Front Rise	Inseam	Full Length
xxs	2-4	32"-34"	35"-37"	11.5"	28.5"	40"
xs	4-6	34”–35”	37”–38”	11.5”	29"	40.5"
S	6-8	35”–38”	38”–42”	11.5”	29"	41"
M	8-10	38”–40”	42”–44”	12"	29.5"	42"
L	10-12	40”–42”	44”–46”	12.25"	30"	43"
XL	12-14	42”–44”	46”–48”	13"	30"	43.5"
2XL	14-16	44”–47”	48”–52”	14"	31"	45"
3XL	16-18	47”–52”	52”–55”	15"	32"	47"

		Chest	Natural Waist	Low Waist	Length
xxs	0-2	31"-34"	25"-27"	32"-34"	22.5"
xs	2-4	34”–36”	27”–29”	34"-35"	22.75"
S	4-6	36"-38"	29"-34"	35"-39"	23.5"
M	6-8	38”–40”	34"-36"	39"-41"	25"
L	8-10	40”–43”	36”–38”	41"-45"	25.75"
XL	10-12	43”–48”	38”–43”	45"-49"	26"

		Pant Waist	Hip	Front Rise	Inseam	Full Length
xxs	0-2	32"-34"	34"-36"	9.5"	28"	37.5"
xs	2-4	34”–37”	36”–38”	10.25"	28.5"	38.5"
S	4-6	37”–38”	38”–40”	11.”	28.5"	39"
M	6-8	38”–41”	40”–42”	12"	29"	41"
L	8-10	41”–43”	42”–46”	13"	29.5"	43"
XL	10-12	43”–45”	46”–50”	14"	29.5"	44"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XXS	35"-38"	34"-37"	39-42"	36.25"
XS	37"-39"	37"-38"	41-43"	36.5"
S	39"-42"	38-39"	41-43"	36.25"
M	42"-45"	39"-41"	43-44"	36.5"
L	45"-47"	41"-42"	44-46"	36.25"
XL	47"-51"	42"-45"	46-49"	36.5"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XS	34"-37"	31"-34"	35"-38"	22.75"
S	38"-41"	34"-37"	38"-41"	24.5"
M	41"-42"	37"-40"	41"-42"	25.5"
L	42"-44"	40"-41"	42"-45"	26.5"
XL	44"-46"	40"-42"	45"-47"	27.5"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XS	30"-34"	30"-32"	32"-36"	24.75"
S	34"-36"	32"-34"	36"-38"	25.75"
M	36"-38"	34"-36"	38"-40"	26.75"
L	38"-40"	36"-38"	40"-42"	27.75"
XL	40"-42"	38"-40"	42"-44"	28.75"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XS	32"-38"	28"-32"	32"-36"	22.5"
S	38"-39"	32"-34"	36"-38"	23.5"
M	39"-40"	34"-36"	38"-39"	24.5"
L	40"-42"	36"-38"	39"-40"	25.5"
XL	42"-44"	38"-40"	40"-42"	26.5"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XS	32"-38"	32"-35"	34"-37"	22.5"
S	38"-40"	35"-36"	37"-38"	23.5"
M	40"-43"	36"-38"	38"-40"	24.5"
L	40"-43"	36"-37"	40"-42"	25"
XL	42"-44"	36"-38"	40"-43"	26"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XS	32"-36"	30"-34"	34"-38"	24"
S	36"-38"	34"-36"	38"-39"	25"
M	38"-40"	36"-38"	39"-41"	26"
L	40"-42"	38"-40"	41"-43"	27"
XL	42"-44"	40"-42"	43"-44"	28"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XS	34"-39"	32"-35"	36"-40"	23"
S	39"-41"	35"-37"	40"-42"	24"
M	41"-42"	37"-39"	42"-44"	25"
L	42"-44"	39"-41"	44"-46"	26"
XL	44"-47"	41"-43"	46"-48"	27.5"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of neck hem to bottom)
XXS	30"-34"	26"-29"	30"-33"	22.5"
XS	34"-36"	29"-30"	33"-35"	22.5"
S	35"-37"	30"-32"	35"-37"	22.5"
M	37"-38"	32"-34"	37"-40"	22.75"
L	38"-40"	34"-37"	40"-44"	23.25"
XL	41"-42"	37"-40"	44"-48"	24"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of shirt)
XXS	29"-32"	25"-28"	30"-33"	25"
XS	32"-34"	28"-30"	33"-35"	25"
S	34"-36"	30"-32"	35"-38"	25"
M	36"-38"	32"-34"	38"-40"	26"
L	38"-42"	34"-37"	40"-42"	26"
XL	42"-43"	37"-39"	42"-44"	27"

		Chest	Natural Waist	Low Waist	Length
XXS	2-4	32"-34"	29"-31"	35"-37"	24"
XS	4-6	34"-36"	31"-33"	37"-38"	25"
S	6-8	36”-38”	33"-35"	38"-40"	25.5"
M	8-10	38”-40”	35"-37"	40"-42"	26"
L	10-12	40”-42”	37"-39"	42"-44"	26.5"
XL	12-14	42”-44”	39"-41"	44"-46"	27.5"

Chest

Natural Waist

Low Waist

Length

XXS

2-4

32"-34"

29"-31"

35"-37"

24"

4-6

34"-36"

31"-33"

37"-38"

25"

6-8

36”-38”

33"-35"

38"-40"

25.5"

8-10

38”-40”

35"-37"

40"-42"

26"

10-12

40”-42”

37"-39"

42"-44"

26.5"

12-14

42”-44”

39"-41"

44"-46"

27.5"

		Pant Waist	Hip	Front Rise	Inseam
XXS	2-4	31"-34"	35"-37"	8"	32.5"
XS	4-6	34"-35"	37"-38"	8.5"	32.5"
S	6-8	35”-37”	38"-40"	8.75"	32.5"
M	8-10	37”-39”	40"-42"	9.25"	32.5"
L	10-12	39”-41”	42"-44"	9.5"	32.5"
XL	12-14	41”-43”	44"-46"	10"	32.5"

Pant Waist

Hip

Front Rise

Inseam

XXS

2-4

31"-34"

35"-37"

32.5"

4-6

34"-35"

37"-38"

8.5"

32.5"

6-8

35”-37”

38"-40"

8.75"

32.5"

8-10

37”-39”

40"-42"

9.25"

32.5"

10-12

39”-41”

42"-44"

9.5"

32.5"

12-14

41”-43”

44"-46"

10"

32.5"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Standard Length	Long Length with 2" added
S	36"-40"	36"-40"	36-40"	25"	27"
M	41"-42"	41"-42"	41.42"	26.5"	28.5"
L	43"-48"	43"-48"	43"-48"	27"	29"
XL	49"-52"	49"-52"	49"-52"	28.5"	30.5"
2XL	53"-55"	53"-55"	53"-55"	29"	31"
3XL	56"-57"	56"-57"	56"-57"	30.5"	32.5"

Chest

Waist

Hip

Standard Length

Long Length with 2" added

36"-40"

36-40"

25"

27"

41"-42"

41.42"

26.5"

28.5"

43"-48"

27"

29"

49"-52"

28.5"

30.5"

2XL

53"-55"

29"

31"

3XL

56"-57"

30.5"

32.5"

	Waist	Hip	Rise	Thigh	Ankle	Inseam	Waist to Foot
S	36"-39"	41"-43"	11"	20-22"	10.5"	29"	40"
M	40"-41"	44"-46"	12"	21-22"	10.75"	29.5"	41.50"
L	42"-43"	47"-48"	12.5"	23"-24"	11.25"	30"	42.5"
XL	44"-48"	49"-52"	14"	25"-26"	11.75"	30"	44"
2XL	49"-52"	53"-56"	14.5"	27"-28"	12.5"	31"	46"
3XL	53"-56"	57"-60"	15"	28"-29"	13.25"	32"	48"

Waist

Hip

Rise

Thigh

Ankle

Inseam

Waist to Foot

36"-39"

41"-43"

11"

20-22"

10.5"

29"

40"

40"-41"

44"-46"

12"

21-22"

10.75"

29.5"

41.50"

42"-43"

47"-48"

12.5"

23"-24"

11.25"

30"

42.5"

44"-48"

49"-52"

14"

25"-26"

11.75"

30"

44"

2XL

49"-52"

53"-56"

14.5"

27"-28"

12.5"

31"

46"

3XL

53"-56"

57"-60"

15"

28"-29"

13.25"

32"

48"

	Chest	Natural Waist	Low Waist	Length
S	36”–40”	30”–36”	34”-36”	25"
M	40”–43”	36”–40”	36"-38"	26.5"
L	43”–46”	40"-42"	38"-41"	27.5"
XL	46"-49"	42"-44"	41"-43"	28.75"
2XL	49"-52"	44"-48"	43"-46"	29.75"
3XL	52"-55"	48"-52"	46"-50"	30.5"

Chest

Natural Waist

Low Waist

Length

36”–40”

30”–36”

34”-36”

25"

40”–43”

36”–40”

36"-38"

26.5"

43”–46”

40"-42"

38"-41"

27.5"

46"-49"

42"-44"

41"-43"

28.75"

2XL

49"-52"

44"-48"

43"-46"

29.75"

3XL

52"-55"

48"-52"

46"-50"

30.5"

	Pant Waist	Hip	Front Rise	Inseam	Full Length
S	28"-32"	33"-38"	11.5"	28"	40"
M	32"-34"	38"-42"	12.5"	28.5"	41.5"
L	34”–38”	42"-44"	13.5"	29"	43"
XL	38"-42"	44"-46"	14"	30"	44.5"
2XL	42"-46"	46"-51"	15"	31"	45.5"
3XL	46"-48"	51"-54"	16"	32"	47.5"

Pant Waist

Hip

Front Rise

Inseam

Full Length

28"-32"

33"-38"

11.5"

28"

40"

32"-34"

38"-42"

12.5"

28.5"

41.5"

34”–38”

42"-44"

13.5"

29"

43"

38"-42"

44"-46"

14"

30"

44.5"

2XL

42"-46"

46"-51"

15"

31"

45.5"

3XL

46"-48"

51"-54"

16"

32"

47.5"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of shirt)
XS	39"-41"	36-39"	36-39"	26"
S	41"-45"	39-43"	39"-42"	27"
M	44"-46"	43"-45"	42-44"	28"
L	46"-52"	46"-52"	45-53"	28.5"
XL	52"-54"	52"-56"	53-55"	29"
XXL	53"-56"	56"-57"	55-57"	30.25"

Chest

Waist

Hip

Length (back of shirt)

39"-41"

36-39"

26"

41"-45"

39-43"

39"-42"

27"

44"-46"

43"-45"

42-44"

28"

46"-52"

45-53"

28.5"

52"-54"

52"-56"

53-55"

29"

XXL

53"-56"

56"-57"

55-57"

30.25"

	Waist	Hip	Rise	Thigh	Ankle	Inseam	Waist to Foot
XS	28"-35"	38"-41"	12"	23"-25"	9.5"	31.5"	42.25"
S	31"-37"	40"-42"	12.5"	23"-25"	9.5"	31.5"	42.25"
M	34"-40"	42-44"	12.5"	25"-26"	10"	31.5"	42.5"
L	37"-44"	44"-46"	12"	26"-27"	10.5"	31.5"	43.5"
XL	40"-46"	46"-49"	12"	27"-28"	11"	31.5"	44"
XXL	43"-52"	49"-51"	12"	28"-29"	11.5"	31.5"	44"

Waist

Hip

Rise

Thigh

Ankle

Inseam

Waist to Foot

28"-35"

38"-41"

12"

23"-25"

9.5"

31.5"

42.25"

31"-37"

40"-42"

12.5"

23"-25"

9.5"

31.5"

42.25"

34"-40"

42-44"

12.5"

25"-26"

10"

31.5"

42.5"

37"-44"

44"-46"

12"

26"-27"

10.5"

31.5"

43.5"

40"-46"

46"-49"

12"

27"-28"

11"

31.5"

44"

XXL

43"-52"

49"-51"

12"

28"-29"

11.5"

31.5"

44"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of shirt)
S	35"-38"	33"-36"	34"-37"	27"
M	38"-42"	36"-40"	37"-40"	26"
L	42”–44”	40"-43"	40"-44"	27.5"
XL	45”–49”	43"-47"	45"-50"	27"

Chest

Waist

Hip

Length (back of shirt)

35"-38"

33"-36"

34"-37"

27"

38"-42"

36"-40"

37"-40"

26"

42”–44”

40"-43"

40"-44"

27.5"

45”–49”

43"-47"

45"-50"

27"

	Chest	Waist	Hip	Length (back of shirt)
S	37"-40"	35"-38"	36"-39"	26.5"
M	39"-41"	38"-40"	39"-41"	27"
L	41”–45”	40"-44"	41"-45"	28"
XL	45”–48”	44"-48"	45"-49"	28"

Chest

Waist

Hip

Length (back of shirt)

37"-40"

35"-38"

36"-39"

26.5"

39"-41"

38"-40"

39"-41"

27"

41”–45”

40"-44"

41"-45"

28"

45”–48”

44"-48"

45"-49"

28"

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Reasons For Wearing Compression Socks

Reason #1. Compression socks reduce leg fatigue, muscle pain, and swelling in the feet and legs.

Reason #2. Compression socks improve symptoms of varicose and spider veins in the legs.

Reason #3. Compression socks add supportive, gentle pressure to the feet and legs.

Reason #4. Compression socks are easy to put on, comfortable, and convenient.

Reason #5. The designs are professional and attractive.

Things To Consider When Buying Compression Socks

Proper compression level

Comfort

Quality

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