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Thank you so much for all of your feedback. I think I am going to get it, as I am totally willing to wear long sleeves every day if I have to. I understand that they can be unprofessional in the hospital setting. Do most facilities allow you to have them as long as you wear long sleeves?

Hello, I am a nursing student about to finish up her last year of school. I have thought about getting a tattoo for a long time, and I am almost certain of the design and location. The tattoo would be on my left wrist, it would be a floral design, and it would take up about 4 or 5 inches of my arm. So, it would be moderately big and very colorful, but it would not be "offensive" at all. I am having trouble getting a straight answer on this one- many people tell me that I will be fine to get it and that I will still be hired, and still others tell me that many hospitals do not allow any visible tattoos. This is a tattoo that I have thought about for years and have a deep personal connection with. However, I do not want to get it if I will never get hired anywhere after I finish school! If anyone could give me advice, RN or not, it would be greatly appreciated. P.S- I'm thinking of become a Psychiatric NP if that makes any difference. Thank you!