I saw a (male) nurse the other day, going about his business seemingly normal, but he was wearing GLITTER on his face and arms. I know make up is considered professional, but how far can make up go?
I personally feel that glitter is too much for any healthcare professional with no regard for their sex(specifically in the clinical setting--go about your personal life as you please!). But why don't we just throw in a tutu as well?
I feel it looks unprofessional/childish and don't know of any CIs that would allow their students to wear it during clinical. From a patients point of view, I wouldn't want someone with body glitter all over them looking after me. They may really be wonderful nurse, but I would definetly be more critical of them.
I think glitter, or even excessive make-up or perfume are also in appropriate. The nurses I know who wear make-up at work look very professional, with natural looking colors, no glaring kiss-me red lips, or shimmering necks LOL. That said, I don't wear make-up for work except for a little concealer so my dark circles don't show so much (sigh). Honestly, I don't have the time or energy to pretty-up for work - too tired!
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I think glitter, or even excessive make-up or perfume are also in appropriate. The nurses I know who wear make-up at work look very professional, with natural looking colors, no glaring kiss-me red lips, or shimmering necks LOL. That said, I don't wear make-up for work except for a little concealer so my dark circles don't show so much (sigh). Honestly, I don't have the time or energy to pretty-up for work - too tired!