I have a tattoo on each forearm, and on my left shoulder. I used to keep them covered with a lab coat or a scrub jacket...that was years ago though. I have never had one pt, fellow employee,administrator or doc say a word. I don't think it has anything to do with what kind nurse or the level of professionalism. It's just who you are...it isn't what kind of nusre you are. Just my opinion.