Any guys with visible tattoos?

[HardworkeRN1234]

So recently I got into tattoos. I got one on my forearm which is visible and am probably going to want to get some more visible ones on my arms as well... and possibly the back of my neck. So far none of my clinical instructors or employers (I'm a CNA for a home care agency) has cared at all. But im worried that eventually someone is going to care and that it might pose a problem, but i dont know if this is all in my head or not. None of these potential future tattoos or the one I have now are at all offensive. Any thoughts?

[cpl_dvldog]

The only way a Bill of Rights amendment would do any good is if the patient's right to refuse treatment by a health care provider was also removed. I don't know of many that would agree that would be a good idea.

[Hamcarver]

I am amused at some of the ridiculous replies in this thread. I have a sleeve that is nearly complete, and medium guaged earings. I appreciate the artistic value, and individual representation of each. I also ride a motorcycle, and enjoy live music. Does this mean that my level of intelligence has been reduced, or that my kind, caring demeanor will somehow wane? This Nazi behavior, and doltish stereotyping is beyond repugnant. While I understand that going through clinicals is in a sense a mirror of military boot camp, to pass judgement, and make hasty generalizations about an individual by their appearance alone, is no more acceptable than judging someone by their skin color, heritage, or socioeconomic status.

[Hamcarver]

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[cpl_dvldog]

I am amused at some of the ridiculous replies in this thread. I have a sleeve that is nearly complete, and medium guaged earings. I appreciate the artistic value, and individual representation of each. I also ride a motorcycle, and enjoy live music. Does this mean that my level of intelligence has been reduced, or that my kind, caring demeanor will somehow wane? This Nazi behavior, and doltish stereotyping is beyond repugnant. While I understand that going through clinicals is in a sense a mirror of military boot camp, to pass judgement, and make hasty generalizations about an individual by their appearance alone, is no more acceptable than judging someone by their skin color, heritage, or socioeconomic status.

Although I agree with your post in theory, we live in reality. Almost everyone makes snap judgements on first impressions. Having multiple visable tattoos is still considered outside the realm of the normal health care provider. Many patients still have a hard time with having a male nurse.

[Trenia]

I am amused at some of the ridiculous replies in this thread. I have a sleeve that is nearly complete, and medium guaged earings. I appreciate the artistic value, and individual representation of each. I also ride a motorcycle, and enjoy live music. Does this mean that my level of intelligence has been reduced, or that my kind, caring demeanor will somehow wane? This Nazi behavior, and doltish stereotyping is beyond repugnant. While I understand that going through clinicals is in a sense a mirror of military boot camp, to pass judgement, and make hasty generalizations about an individual by their appearance alone, is no more acceptable than judging someone by their skin color, heritage, or socioeconomic status.

Get real. Tattoos and gauges are a choice. None of those things are comparable. It's not that I think anyone should be judged on their outward appearance, but you choose to put holes in your ears and draw on your skin because you feel like it is a necessity to express yourself in such a way. Some people pass judgement on people that make this choice. It's the way it is.

[cpl_dvldog]

Get real. Tattoos and gauges are a choice. None of those things are comparable. It's not that I think anyone should be judged on their outward appearance, but you choose to put holes in your ears and draw on your skin because you feel like it is a necessity to express yourself in such a way. Some people pass judgement on people that make this choice. It's the way it is.

I find it humorous that people go to extremes to be unique then they are expected to be viewed the same as everyone else. Isn't that the purpose of expressing your uniqueness, to show you are unique, not like everyone else? Sometimes being unique has its drawbacks.

[ktsummar, LPN, LVN]

You must be kidding if you think the 1st ammendment should be revised to force people to accept your ignorance.

[cpl_dvldog]

I would not worry about it too much. The guy that is most upset about the tatt posts has not even started nursing classes yet. When he starts hospital clinicals then he will find out if they are a problem or not.

[ktsummar, LPN, LVN]

Actually, I just haven't updated my profile. I have one year left in nursing school and work at a telemetry tech in CCU. Start ED externship next week. Might I add, I have enough experience to realize that visible tattoos are unprofessional.

[cpl_dvldog]

Actually, I just haven't updated my profile. I have one year left in nursing school and work at a telemetry tech in CCU. Start ED externship next week. Might I add, I have enough experience to realize that visible tattoos are unprofessional.

No Dude was not talking about you. Was talking about Hamcarver. His first post says he starts nursing school May 2011.

[ktsummar, LPN, LVN]

My bad, I had to backtrack through the thread.

[Hamcarver]

What you find to be extreme, is really nothing more than a form of artistic expression. In addition... Just because you work in a specific work environment, doesn't mean you are "expected to be viewed the same as everyone else". The problem with viewpoints like this, is that conformity leads to complacency, and ignorant beliefs. If everyone were exactly the same, free thinking, advancements in technology and medicine, racial accpeptance, and a list of other issues longer than the space provided in this box would cease to exist. Is having tattoos going to cure cancer...Probably not. But the person who provides the world with cure just might be a "Unique" individual.