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I'm sorry if this is a ridiculous question,but I am starting a LPN program on August 28th-so clearly I'm a nervous wreck!!

Anyway,I had planned to wear a conservative outfit on Tues,but I hear it supposed to be in the 80's with high humidity. Upon hearing this,I decided to wear gauchos, but I have a large tattoo near my ankle. Do you think it is unprofessional to show this off (although not intentionally!),will I get flak from my instructors?

I dont know if the school has a/c and I feel it would be better to be comfortable (at least physically-lol) on first day. Any thoughts?

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

Check the information you have from your school so far re: dress code. Also be aware that many clinical facilities where you may have clinicals while student may have policies re: covering tattoos.

Good luck to you. :)

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i am sure that you will hve ac where you ae in school it is an accepted fact in usa at this time

as far as the tatto you will probably be more aware of it than anyone else might be

good luck in your start of school

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.

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Most, if not all schools these days do have a/c.

In my LPN school, tattoos are ok IN class only. If we are in Clinicals, the tattoo has to be covered up at all times. Whether you cover it with make-up, a bandaid, gauze or just have it covered w/clothing is ok.

If your not sure of your schools policy, what I would do is have something handy to be used to cover it, like gauze and tape. That way IF its policy that tats are to be covered in school too, you have something to do it with.

Even if no one says anything the first day, I'd find out what the policy is.

Best of luck w/school.

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I wouldn't risk it. I would have the tatoo covered. You only get one chance to make a first impression -- and you don't want the faculty to think of you as the "lady who didn't know enought to cover her tatoo" forever.

It's only 1 day. Suck it up and cover it. While you are there, you can ask about their dress code and make a more informed decision later. Until you know for sure that no one would mind, play it safe and conservative.

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