Nursing and tattoos

[MelRN13]

Just thought we needed a new poll...

[lvs2nrs3535]

I recently got my first tattoo, it is the design for the astrological sign libra, with a sort of black celtic design on either side. It is on my lower back. It was also so incredibly PAINFUL! Of course they told me afterwood that the lower back is the most sensitive place to do it. My friend, (who has one too) call it her tramp stamp. Her husband has a matching design which he calls his (***** band). Classy, huh? But I couldnt help but laugh. My husband and I joke about it all the time. But, he LOVES it. Finds me and my tattoo very sexy. It is out of sight at work. I wanted something that I wouldnt change my mind about. Plus I have worked very hard all my life at being a libra. You know, trying to find your balance in life?

Kristi BRN

[C. Broom]

We had a nurse in school, (probally the smartest and most compassionate) that had a big grim reaper tatooed on his arm. He wore long sleeves most of the time. Just looked sort of wierd for a nurse. I mean the reaper did.

THAT is the most fantastic thing I've heard all day :monkeydance:

[rnccm, RN]

Have one on my ankle. When my co-worker's at my new job saw it they were like... UGH! I'd NEVER do that, I'd never have a tattoo. Most were my age or younger. And no my tattoo is not scary or anything.

[KellNY, RN]

Have one on my ankle. When my co-worker's at my new job saw it they were like... UGH! I'd NEVER do that, I'd never have a tattoo. Most were my age or younger. And no my tattoo is not scary or anything.

I would have said "UGH! I'd NEVER do that, I'd never make such a rude, inappropriate comment to a coworker like that!"

[Violette]

I was wondering if anyone had opinions about female nurses who have large forearm tattoos? Would this hinder being hired?

I am in school with a girl who has a very large tattoo on her forearm and the subject came up about when she graduates and seeks employment. I think it may cause her some problems because it may be considered "unprofessional"?

Does anyone have any ideas on whether this would be a hinderance to employment?

[KellNY, RN]

Wouldn't she most likely be interviewing in a long sleeved shirt and/or jacket? There's no reason for them to see the tattoo until after she is hired.

If she is self concious about it, she can wear a long sleeved t under her scrubs or a jacket/labcoat over them.

Kelly

[hapychld]

I have 3 tattoos; one is a fairly large piece on my upper back. I LOVE it. I have always been (since childhood) fascinated by tattoos. Absolutely love them. Hope to have more in the future. I certainly wouldn't judge an 80yr old woman with tats - I hope people won't judge me. But when I'm 80 I doubt I'll care if they do.

[RainbowzLPN, LPN]

I have a caduces on my left scapula covered by scrubs (heck only if I wear a tank top can you see it). QUOTE]

Where did you find a good pic of the caduceus? I'm thinking about getting one with LPN somehow in it, but all the nurse tats I find are either Betty Boop (I'm not really into her), or raunchy!!!

[abbs]

never thought of it and never will. my kids will freak out if they see me with a tattoo!

[blueiwahine]

Don't see where she would have a problem with it...Although, she might have to wear long sleeves at work to cover it.

[NoWaNrN, ASN, RN]

I have 4 tattoos all can be covered. A flower on my right foot, a little mushroom on my right calf, heart with a little design around it on my left ankle and a gecko on my right shoulder, all are small. AND I have eye liner tattooed on upper and lower eyelids......but do these really count as tattoos?

[Hacker-Nurse]

i have a tattoo on my left chest to shoulder and arm... isnt that too big for a nurse