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| Tattoos In Nursing?? Hi all I am very interested in starting nursing school, I have been researching the "tattoo in nursing policies" as I have several on my arms, I do not want to think....... that having a tattoo would garnish me any less respect, can someone with some experience give a little input here. Thanks all Greg |
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| Administrator | Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? Hi, greg, and welcome to the site. I know some schools are a bit on the prudent side with the tattoos (such as cover 'em up); but from what I have seen, many residents/patients don't really mind them. All depends, though. 'Cat'
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| Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? Thanks appreciate the reply. |
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| Administrator | Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? No problem. Have you applied to any schools yet, or just in the 'thinking' stage? 'Cat'
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| Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? I am researching schools now, I am prob going to go to santa monica college. |
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| Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? Quote:
Hey Greg, Welcome and good luck in the application process. Regarding tattoos, I have none myself but a number of guys and some women I work with do have them. It's a guess but I believe that none of them have encountered any restrictions to displaying tattoos on their arms and hands because I see them all the time. As Cat said, I suppose it depends on the image and it's location. R | |
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| aKa MagRedC5 | Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? I agree with others... depends on the exact tattoo & location. So, describe these tats to us.
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| Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? there is 4 visible tattoos, onk (egyption cross) on top of right arm, tribal wrist band on left, a kinda demon like face on right elbow, and a tibetan mask kinda upper arm cant really see. |
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| Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coastal New England
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| Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? Quote:
It sounds like you have an interesting mix going on there. The only one that makes me wince a little is the demon face. In general, what have the common reactions been to that particular tattoo? Positive? Negative? I realize that we're talking about your body and your preferences but consider how some patients may feel having to trust their health and safety to a guy with a demon face on his elbow. Just some thoughts, not judgement, pal. R | |
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| aKa MagRedC5 | Re: Tattoos In Nursing?? Well, except for the demon-like tattoo on your right elbow I don't see how they would be offensive to geriatric patients. Possibly you would be able to cover up the right elbow?
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