Is this really that controversial?

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I just saw in another thread someone posted that if a nursing student is working as a bartender and told a customer they are a nursing student, they would be kicked out of the program if an instructor were to find out.

First, is this true?

I don't expect to have this issue, but I have worked in a restaurant setting with nursing students, and I don't think they ever had an issue telling customers what they were in school for.

Is serving alcohol to legal adults truly unbecoming of a nursing student?

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Ehh, sounds as if somebody is projecting their own opinion. Can't think of a single program type where this type of dismissal would occur. Now, talk about yourself around the wrong instructor. They might take a dislike to you. They might use their power to get rid of you. Yes. This individual type of situation can, and does, happen. But it is an individual vendetta, not a program policy.

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Ehh, sounds as if somebody is projecting their own opinion. Can't think of a single program type where this type of dismissal would occur.

That's what I thought. The comment had something to do with the programs "image".

The only job I could see being actually problematic is working at a dispensary í ¾í´£

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Why would anyone be disclosing personal information like what s/he is studying in school (or even that one is a student) to strangers at work?

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It wasn't true for my school. In fact we had a student work at Hooters and it wasn't an issue.

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I'll explain: I meant it as a slight exaggeration, to drive the point of how much image matters to a lot of these schools. If I'm remembering right, I said to not be surprised if it happens. Because there's going to be a stupid rule like that somewhere. But if that rule exists, you'll know ahead of time.

Every program is going to be different. But every one also has its quirks. Some you're not allowed to be seen with a cigarette in uniform. Some you're actually not allowed to work at all. I actually know of one that you're not allowed to be seen buying alcohol in your uniform. It depends on who runs it. But you're going to notice their image is very important to them.

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Specializes in NICU.

I have heard of nursing students being told not not to wear their uniforms if they are going to the bar after clinical.

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Why would anyone be disclosing personal information like what s/he is studying in school (or even that one is a student) to strangers at work?

In hospitality making small talk is a major part of the job. It's how you connect with people and make more money. I work in lodging and I tell people I'm in nursing school all the time. It's a conversation starter.

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In hospitality making small talk is a major part of the job. It's how you connect with people and make more money. I work in lodging and I tell people I'm in nursing school all the time. It's a conversation starter.

It's certainly possible to make lively small talk without revealing anything personal about yourself.

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Ofcourse it's possible, but why? I don't tell them my address or my GPA, but if asked about life outside of the hotel I offer that up. We don't always have to be so guarded.

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Ofcourse it's possible, but why? I don't tell them my address or my GPA, but if asked about life outside of the hotel I offer that up. We don't always have to be so guarded.

That's a matter of personal opinion, I guess. I see zero reason to give personal details to multiple complete strangers. There is very little to be gained from it, and potentially negative results from doing so.

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Specializes in med surg.

I personally don't see it as revealing a big secret or something personal. Im a nursing student. Big deal.

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