[ShayRN]

I work with two really amazing nurses. One, has years of experience in intensive care, mobile intensive and ER. The other was VP of nursing at a hospital in Michigan. I was the Assist. manager of a tele unit prior to taking my currant position. (Turned down the job of manager from the Director of cardiovascular services 4 days before I left. Old manager put her notice in.) What do we all have in common? TATTOOS! Yep, hurt our careers

[a21chdchic]

I would cover the tatoo for the interview's for sure, and alot of places of employment will make you cover them while at work, and remove the piercings. It's pretty much a drag, but maybe they'll make it to the correct century soon.

a21chdchic in AZ

[queenjean]

Have tattoos, not mentally ill.

The director of my unit has a few.

My father is the CEO of a moderately sized company, and for Christmas two years ago I gave him a tattoo (he, I and my brother went together, it was a symbol meaningful to our family). It's on his arm, fully visible in short sleeves.

Classy gal, it's also common for people to be discriminated against because they are fat. So, do you also want to post a warning for all of those here who like to eat more than they like to exercise? What about posting warning women in general, since current research continues to suggest that men earn more than women. Maybe what we all need are sex changes!

Whatever. I'll continue to decorate my body the way I see fit. I have no desire to "achieve my potential" of becoming a stick-in-the-mud suit; and if I did, I wouldn't worry about my ink holding me back. Can you believe my hospital hired me? Pink hair, tattoos, advanced degrees, extensive work and teaching experience, multilingual; what were they thinking? Most places are coming into the 21 century; many people my age have tattoos and piercings; and guess what, so do our directors, CEOs, VPs et other suits.

Thanks for the face slap, but it was really unnecessary.

[shellek]

Originally Posted by PrincessJessica

Ok so I have a question. I am going to be starting school soon to be a LPN. My question is I have a pretty good sized tattoo on my left wrist. It isnt offensive, its very pretty. It is a dragonfly. Do you all think I will have problems with employment and people taking me seriously after school is done. I want honest opinions. I will not get offended by anyhting any of you have to say. I am just trying to get all info I can. Thank You!

I myself do tatoo removal however love tats and question if this could be grounds for descrimination? I understand professionalism yet, also believe a person with a unsightly scar or disfigurement would necessarily interfer with employment due to our USA descrimination laws?? maybe something to check into. I do understand the jewelry thing as it may hang upon or become a way for a patient to snag you--this is for your safety. Tat's offer no harm into pt's skin or our safety. Good Luck!!

[Ms.Sip]

"Tat's offer no harm into pt's skin or our safety."

Amen.

I have none, but my boss, (55y/o, advanced practice, Facility Administator) has a few, all new, and she's getting another this weekend. Good for her, I say!

[Lacie]

Well since my last post here I now have 4 more and next week getting another. I'm 50 and a nurse for 25 years it hasnt held me back at all in job seeking. I was showing up my new ones and now my boss is going to get her first lol.

[muffie]

saw green cats eyes on the lower neck of a girl on the bus...cool

[angel75]

They are very strict at our school. It must be covered at all times. For those who have tattoos on their arms they must wear their lab coats at all times.

[Diary/Dairy]

I have 5 tattoos and have never been to jail or done drugs.
I have a rosary and a blue flower on my right ankle/leg, 5 flowers on my lower back, a heart on my upper back, and the 5th element symbol on my right wrist. The only one I would consider having removed is the 5th element one - I am already tired of wearing long sleeves and the summer has not yet begun.

[Swissangel]

Originally Posted by queenjean

Have tattoos, not mentally ill.

The director of my unit has a few.

My father is the CEO of a moderately sized company, and for Christmas two years ago I gave him a tattoo (he, I and my brother went together, it was a symbol meaningful to our family). It's on his arm, fully visible in short sleeves.

Classy gal, it's also common for people to be discriminated against because they are fat. So, do you also want to post a warning for all of those here who like to eat more than they like to exercise? What about posting warning women in general, since current research continues to suggest that men earn more than women. Maybe what we all need are sex changes!

Whatever. I'll continue to decorate my body the way I see fit. I have no desire to "achieve my potential" of becoming a stick-in-the-mud suit; and if I did, I wouldn't worry about my ink holding me back. Can you believe my hospital hired me? Pink hair, tattoos, advanced degrees, extensive work and teaching experience, multilingual; what were they thinking? Most places are coming into the 21 century; many people my age have tattoos and piercings; and guess what, so do our directors, CEOs, VPs et other suits.

Thanks for the face slap, but it was really unnecessary.

Genial!

Unfortunately some parts of the US (& some people everywhere, of course) don't see the need coming into the 21th century :

as society we hopefully overcome any "rasisme"/discrimination and try to treat ALL HUMAN EQUAL and I guess

as a Nurse that is an ethical core beside ones personal cultur, religion, race or even "taste" ...to treat people equal and to be treated equally

to bring in a new "idea" and as your country drives things like surgial regeneration or breast enhancement

anyone knowing about an institution fired or just didn't employ a person because here tits were made?

probably not, but if there was, I'll pay him/her a bier

competence & professionalism, like intelligence hasn't anything to do with ones outside, even your look doesn't match the local taste!