hiding piercing holes?

[blah_blah_blah]

I recently graduated with a BSN and it's time for me to start thinking about interviews. I have been applying around and I want to be ready for when I get that first nursing interview.

I have a monroe piercing (a piercing above my lip similar to where Marilynn Monroe had her iconic birthmark for those who do not know.)

I've had this piercing since I was 17 and I am now 22. I still love it and I don't want to take it out and let it close. However, I would remove it for a job interview and for work if I was required to.

My question is do any nurses out there have any advice for concealing a piercing hole? I tried heavy concealer and it doesn't fill it it in. when the jewelry is out the hole is pretty obvious. Should I just leave the hole as is or try hide it? Would the interviewer even care if I had a hole in my face? Personally, I would not care if an employee had a face piercing as long as they followed protocol and removed it for work if necessary, but that's just me.

[blondy2061h, MSN, RN]

I think your best bet is a clear stud. It will still be visible, but not super noticeable, and they'll appreciate your efforts to appear professional.

[NanikRN]

There also are "freckle" studs--exactly what it sounds like

[FloatRN19]

Or you could just let the hole close and look professional.

[blah_blah_blah]

Or you could just let the hole close and look professional.

Or you could refrain from leaving comments on threads that are neither helpful or solicited.

My facial piercing has nothing to do with my ability to conduct myself in a professional manner. I am more than willing to take it out temporarily for an interview or a job. I just want some tips on how I can make the hole less noticeable. Thanks.

[mindofmidwifery, ADN]

Or you could just let the hole close and look professional.

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[blah_blah_blah]

There also are "freckle" studs--exactly what it sounds like

I'll look into the freckle stud! I didn't even know those existed. Thanks!

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

Or look for one that is flesh tone and flat. I am sure you can find a flat one and paint it if you must or apply some Derma blend on it.....this sounds weird but it's worth a try. Use temporary dental filler. You can get it at any CVS or Walgreens. Then fill it in. Smooth it out and then apply the derma blend or any very thick concealer

[RN403, BSN, RN]

Or look for one that is flesh tone and flat. I am sure you can find a flat one and paint it if you must or apply some Derma blend on it.....this sounds weird but it's worth a try. Use temporary dental filler. You can get it at any CVS or Walgreens. Then fill it in. Smooth it out and then apply the derma blend or any very thick concealer

This is actually a great idea.

[messymissy]

Or you can just leave it be. I got a job in the ER fresh out of school. Piercings, tattoos and all. Even worked with several other nurses that looked the same as me. Some places are more understanding (chill) when it comes to that. Some are not. It's your choice to make. But I would not close up your Monroe.

Peace. MM

[blah_blah_blah]

Or you can just leave it be. I got a job in the ER fresh out of school. Piercings, tattoos and all. Even worked with several other nurses that looked the same as me. Some places are more understanding (chill) when it comes to that. Some are not. It's your choice to make. But I would not close up your Monroe.

Peace. MM

I would definitely leave it in if I knew that the facility was okay with it. I'd just hate to lose a job opportunity over something so small. I personally think it's silly that a lot of facilities have issues with piercings and tattoos but that's just my opinion. Trust me I have no intention of letting it close up I love it too much!

[mirandaaa]

Or you could refrain from leaving comments on threads that are neither helpful or solicited.

My facial piercing has nothing to do with my ability to conduct myself in a professional manner. I am more than willing to take it out temporarily for an interview or a job. I just want some tips on how I can make the hole less noticeable. Thanks.

Could not have replied any better! Kudos!

I think you should just take it out. It may be noticeable but if it isn't in, but they will appreciate your efforts to make a professional appearance by removing it. I think a spacer might be more noticeable and although it's clear, they may wonder why you wouldn't just take it out.

(By the way, I'm in a similar boat. I have a full sleeve, my knuckles tattooed, nose piercing, and pretty large stretched ears, so I do have to take some measures to cover up. I'm a huge advocate for showing that appearance doesn't always affect work ethic).