Any guys with visible tattoos?

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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?

We aren't saying you wouldn't make a great nurse. You just might have to find a school or an employer who's dress code permits it or allows you to where something to cover it. I have tattoos but they are covered by a t-shirt. Also, you aren't in a lab looking for cures. You will be caring for patients and as conformist as you think it may be, some people aren't comfortable with it. Its the way it is. Being unique can be cool, but it can also hurt your career.

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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.

Getting some generic phrase or image plastered across your skin is as much of an artistic expression as wearing crocs with socks. Getting the special attention you think you deserve comes at a cost. You want to be an unconforming conformist. You say you don't want to be viewed the same as everyone else while you condemn them for doing just that. Most patients would be more comfortable with a professional that is without tattoos than those with them.

Tattoos look tacky in the workplace. That's an opinion, and it doesn't stop free thinking in any way. If someone gets an ice cream cone inked across their face, I am free to think that person is a jackass. I'm sure that won't stop them from curing cancer.

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@ Trenia Actually, my tattoos are a tribute to the deceased...Not as you regard them "A generic phrase or image". I didn't choose to get tattoos to gain the acceptance of anyone, nor to get "special attention"...I did so for myself, and no one else. If you are comfortable with your typical, blind following of the status quo, then God speed. I just find your opinions of ones personal choice to be that of a communist...And we all know what they say about opinions...:brnfrt:

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@ Trenia Actually, my tattoos are a tribute to the deceased...Not as you regard them "A generic phrase or image". I didn't choose to get tattoos to gain the acceptance of anyone, nor to get "special attention"...I did so for myself, and no one else. If you are comfortable with your typical, blind following of the status quo, then God speed. I just find your opinions of ones personal choice to be that of a communist...And we all know what they say about opinions...:brnfrt:

Getting a tattoo to commemorate someone doesn't make it anymore special than a barb wire wristband. You did do it for yourself, with full knowledge of the realities that come along with getting a tattoo (potential career difficulties). The number of people getting tattoos is increasing, but you call it conforming to view tattoos as a stupid mistake. That's kind of ironic. I find your hypocrisy amusing, but not surprising. Where do these comments about being a conformist and what not come from? I disagree with you, so I'm a conformist? What? Lol.

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@ Trenia Hypocrisy...Really? You are attempting to enter a career field where the first thing that you are expected to do is leave your personal "Opinions" at the door. You are obviously a person with low self esteem, as you are guided through life by the utilitarian beliefs of society. It's a shame that your fervency for the argumentum ad populumhas missed its apex in regard to history's timeline. Just imagine the possibilities...The Nazi regime, Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, The Manson Family, The Branch Davidians, Heavens Gate? :grpwlcm: Let's just hope for your sake it doesn't become trendy to leap to your death from tall buildings...If so, pack a chute (9) ball.

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I disagree with you so my ideas are comparable to Nazis? I have low self-esteem, again because I disagree with you? I won't waste my time anymore with your astounding logic. Clearly it's a waste of my time.

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@ Trenia Actually, It is your blind following of the masses, and your exaggerated opinions that make you a conformist/communist. You are more than welcome to have an opinion...It is your belief that because the greater part of society (Utilitarian) have the same opinion as you, that somehow makes you correct. (ie. Nazi) Adolph Hitler believed that the extermination of a race of people was justified...The GREATER part of Germany agreed, and proceeded to eliminate these individuals. Did that make them right? Hopefully you will take a course in analytical thinking before graduation.:eek:

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I can't believe I am still responding to this. My opinion is my own. If the greater part of society happens to agree with me that does not make me a conformist or a communist, lol. If I said I believe this because a majority of people do, then yes I could see your point. Do I think that professionals look down on tattoos? Yes. Is that why think they're stupid and trashy? No.

A majority of society also believes that on May 21 the world will not end in rapture. Am I a conformist for believing that on May 22 I will still be alive and kicking? According to your logic, yes.

I'm finally done. Feel free to call me a Nazi, communist, or murderer.

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You didn't have to state that your opinions were influenced by the masses, they speak for themselves-"Most patients would be more comfortable with a professional that is without tattoos than those with them"..."It's the way it is" So why is that genius... Because the GREATER part of society says so? Unless you have done a case study on this matter, I would say that your opinions are nothing more than agreeing with what YOU perceive to be true of society. "Tattoos look tacky in the workplace", That is your opinion...Does that make you correct? "You say that you don't want to viewd the same as everyone else, yet you condemn them for doing just that"...Who's condemning whom? I don't care if you wear a tu-tu to work...On the other hand, you have just thrust all of your bigoted, verbal feces at those who aren't just like you? You can't see the logic in my arguement, because you have no clue what logic is.

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Specializes in ICU.

This thread has gone completely off track. The original question was, in a nutshell, will having visable tatts affect the way I am perceived in the workplace. I've never seen a post asking will my having blonde hair be acceptable? Will my wearing glasses hinder my chances of getting a nursing job. So I assume the poster knows there is a good chance having visable tatts can hurt one's chances of getting a job as a nurse, but he wants to know to what extent.

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@ Cpl_Dvldog I would agree... However, Trenia (in his infinite wisdom) has decided to demean others by interjecting his "Conformist Opinions" on others, rather than lending intelligent feedback that may be useful to his/her peers. Ultimately, this just makes he/she look like an opinionated @sshole.

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@ Cpl_Dvldog I would agree... However, Trenia (in his infinite wisdom) has decided to demean others by interjecting his "Conformist Opinions" on others, rather than lending intelligent feedback that may be useful to his/her peers. Ultimately, this just makes he/she look like an opinionated @sshole.

Not taking sides on this because I have several tattoos. I will say if your feathers get ruffled by what Trenia said you may have a major problem when patients tell you to your face they don't want you for a nurse because of your tatts, your sex, or a Dr. makes a snide remark about them. In the past few weeks I have seen Dr.'s talk to new grad nurses like they are idiots. A thick skin is a necessity when dealing with hurt or sick people and their families.

In my short career I have noticed one big change that needs to be made in nursing school. The schools need to get completely away from teaching diagnostics. Nurses don't diagnose anything. A diagnosis is what we think may be wrong, leave that to the Dr.'s. All the doctors want to know are the facts, BP, Temp, Resp Rate, location of the problem, meds taken, etc.... not what it may be. They will tell you real fast not to try to diagnose a patient.

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