Nursing and tattoos

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  1. Do you have any tattoos?

    • 716
      No, never would
    • 525
      No, but would like to
    • 712
      Yes, but only one in a discreet area
    • 83
      Yes, but I wish I didn't
    • 990
      Yes, I have more than one, but less than ten
    • 132
      Yes, my body is a living canvas

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:D Just thought we needed a new poll...

I have a small rose on my ankle. I have to cover it at work, so if I wear shorts, I get bandaid to cover it.

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Specializes in SRNA class of 2010.

i am a male nurse who is a couple phases into a half sleeve on my left arm. fully outlined, no color yet. the work peeks out from my scrub tops and definitly visible, especially if i am reaching for something.i was hesitant when beginning the process, however, much to my suprise, patients seem to love it. get asked to show arm all the time. great conversation piece and ice breaker. lets me tell stories behind the meanings of the pictures before i put your foley in :eek: . none of the artwork is offensive and i have had nothing but positive feedback about it. im currently contracted and people noticed i was trying to hide something, but all the senior staff told me to give it up because everyone knows whats under there etc. times have changed, ive found out first hand it is not a big deal anymore. i think patients can tell if you are professional or not on how you conduct yourself and not if you have a picture on your arm.

chris

crna 2 b......hopefully

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Specializes in Geriatric and now peds!!!!.

I have 4: tweety bird w/ halo on one ankle, winnie the pooh on the other ankle, a rose on my chest, and a bracelet of japanese butterflies on my right wrist. I get lots of compliments of the wrist tattoo!

Wendy:monkeydance:

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Specializes in pure and simple psych.

When I was 60, I got a lovely Celtic knot with my beloved's name under it. Look just like a sailor. Yea! It is on my deltiod, so covered by short sleeves,

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Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.

I have 3. A rose bud with a butterfly above my right ankle, a Native American design with feathers and beads on my right shoulder blade and an open red rose on my left forearm. I love all my ink, but I do wish I had been more selective in placing the open rose. It is small enough to cover with a bandaid if necessary and I've never had anything but nice comments on it...except from my father who doesn't think women should have tattoos! :wink2:

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Specializes in Mental Health and MR/DD.

I have two tattoos, one on each arm, but they are easly covered by a short sleeved shirt. I have a heart with a snake wrapped around the heart on one arm and Taz holding a baby Taz on the other arm.

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I have 1 tattoo, it's a sunshine face with shades located on my left ankle. The only time my tattoo is not covored at work is when a work at my second job in LTC and wear shorts on casual fridays. The response I have recieved from the residents has always been complimentary. I have never regretted getting a tattoo and plan on getting a 2nd one of a Gerbera Daisy soon. As for my tats looking saggy when I'm 80, at least I won't be alone most of my co-workers my age and younger also have tattoos.:coollook:

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Specializes in med/surg oncology.
I have one. A dolphin jumping through a peace sign on my lower back. Also have my navel pierced.

That sounds beautiful. I love dolphins and have been looking for the perfect one to incorporate around my existing heart tattoo.

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Specializes in ER, Corrections, LTC, ICU, Case Mgt.

Have a great tattoo of the Staff of Asclepius on my rt Deltoid.

I got it last month and love it.

For another great discussion, we can discuss which is the true medical insignia. I did alot of research and discovered that Asclepicus was the first greek god of medicine and dates back >2000 years. The Cadeucus which is often used, is the Staff of hermes and he had nothing to due with medicine.

Most country's except the US of course use Asclepius.

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Specializes in NICU (Level 3-4), MSN-NNP.

I have the Chinese symbol for "healing" on my left lower abdomen, it is covered even if I am wearing a bikini. I absolutely love it, it was my present to myself for graduating nursing school with a 4.0. I got it the weekend before I took my NCLEX, and (somewhat) believe it helped me to pass!

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Specializes in Psych, Ortho, Stroke, and TBI.

I have neither, but I don't mind them, in moderation.

And if done right, I think they're quite cool. (I'm not fond of biker tats, ex: Skulls, Demons, slutty girls on bikes, dragons etc.)

But there is a point at which both are way over-done.

There was a girl I met (she was goth) and she was just about the sexiest thing I'd ever seen. One single piercing (other than her ears) through the lip.

It was a ring. And one small cute celtic design on the small of her back. She was very porcelian skinned with dark dark hair. So gorgeous! She kinda reminded me of Amy Lee from Evanescense.

I've always had a thing for Goth gals tho.

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I have my four children's names written in a fine black lettering about .25 to .5 inches tall with a simple heart in between each name, completely encircling my right wrist.

I work NICU and can't tell you how many parents have commented on it in a positive way.

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