is it ok for a registered nurse to have a tattoo here in USA?
im currently taking BS nursing and im thinking of having tattoo..
will it affect my employment as a nurse if i have tattoo and piercings??
or tattoo and piercing are TOTALLY not allowed for a nurse here in USA?
i really dont know..
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1 :
Yes
2 :
If
you really want to have a tattoo I suggest you get it done in a place
that is easy to cover up in professional situations. Neck or face
tattoos are not a good idea as it will undermine your professional look.
Piercings are fine as long as they are tasteful and not too many. Lip
and tongue rings are probably not a good idea either. At least piercings
can be removed while tattoos are pretty permanent.
3 :
There are no laws or rules against having tattoos in healthcare, but you are likely to encounter subtle or hidden prejudice.
Like it or not, tattoos scream alot of things at a patient when they see them.
"Competent and well educated health provider" is not one of them.
Yes, you can become a nurse but I strongly suggest that you keep your tattoos covered while on the job.
4 :
Will it affect your employment? What employment? You won't get a job with visible brandings.
5 :
our hospital require tattos be coverd while on duty.
6 :
What
Dr Brrrr stated is spot-on. They are not specifically prohibited, but
might send the wrong message to many patients (and potential employers).
Tattoos really should not be visible while on the job, in my opinion. I
am not a fan of multiple piercings (that are visible) either but that's
just me.
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