anyone have a nose ring?

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what's the general concensus on nose rings as a nurse?

just wondering....random topic

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Specializes in LTC/ rehab/ dialysis.

I've worked previously in facilities where nose rings (or any facial piercing) needed to be either removed or covered with a small bandage. But it seems like they are becoming more mainstream now. At a facility where I occasionally work per diem, the ADON has a small diamond nose ring.

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

I don't have one and have never worked with a nurse who had one either.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho.

I think it depends on the facility. LTC they may not be as picky but a lot of hospital settings are even making changes as to whether their employees can wear their rings, or necklaces. Which i dont agree with but personally with all the MRSA that is being cultured from peoples noses, i dont think id want one period let alone wear a nose ring to work.

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my pcp has had one for yrs.

i also work w/a nurse who has her tongue pierced.

leslie

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Specializes in Emergency.

IMO: No, no, no.

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

IMO it's not professional but to each his own. It wouldn't stop me from treating them any differently.

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Specializes in midwifery, NICU.

Just IMO, it's not professional looking to have facial piercings while nursing. It's a big No-no in our unit. Even ear-rings are not a good look while nursing. Btw, I am not anti piercing/tattoo...mines are just mostly all hidden from view! Apart from the ear piercing which I take out for work.

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

Conservative stud earrings are perfectly acceptable IMO.

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Specializes in Neuro.

I know at my hospital, they are a no no. You can't wear anything but 1 pair of ear rings in your ear, at the bottom of the lobe and preferably a small stud, and a wedding band. No other rings, no other ear rings in the ears, definitely not any showing anywhere else, and no tatoos showing. Which will be a problem for me because I have a cross on my finger. How do I cover that one up, if I can't wear a ring over it?!? :uhoh3:

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Specializes in Pulmonology/Critical Care, Internal Med.

Tacky in the face, IMO

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Specializes in Neuro.
tacky in the face, imo

:yeahthat: :lol2:

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