Lots of threads on tattoos but....

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I did a search for a tattoo thread and came up with several.... but I have a few small ones on my hands. My ring finger tattoo is covered by my wedding bands. I have tiny skulls on both of my middle fingers. And 3 hearts on the index finger of one hand. I got these tattoos years ago when I had given up on ever going back to school and starting a career. Oh the things we do when we're young and dumb. I don't regret any of my tattoos, but I want to b a nurse so bad and I'm about to spend 2 1/2 years working towards that goal. I searched the threads and because there are so many I didn't read them all. But from what i did read most said as long as you can cover them you should be ok. So I guess my question is are there any nurses out there with visible tattoos? Are my finger tattoos going to ruin my career before it even starts? I'd hate to have removed because they all mean so much to me.... but so does my future career :crying2:

Specializes in Operating Room.

I have 4 tattoos and 1 is visible. I have never had a problem landing a job, and I've never had anyone treat me badly because of them. I love my tattoos and will probably get a 5th soon. I also have known a couple of nurses with hand tattoos - they haven't had to cover them.

I really don't care if anyone thinks I'm a criminal because of my tattoos. :lol2:I think that's a real old school way of thinking anyway and if they're that shallow and judgmental, their opinion means nothing to me.

OP, I like your skull tattoo but I like the whole skull thing. And it's small and cute.

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