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I have never heard the argument that they are more of an infection risk, only that they are simply unprofessional.

There are health care facilities that will not allow visible tattoos. We need to remember that nurses are care givers to people of many belief systems. It is our job to be a facilitator for our patient and the family's best possible outcome. Whatever that may be. If our body art affends or makes the patient uncomfortable, that goal may be hindered. I have tattoos, none of htem are visible in my scrubs, I used to have a tongue piercing and had to give it up because of the new policy last year made by te corporation I work for. If an employee cannot or will not remove facial piercings, or cover visible tattoos, that is reason for dismissal. And, also reason to not hire someone. Shelly in St Louis