Teach1995

I have been a nurse for over 15 years and have 2 tats which are located in covered areas of clothing. However, this past week at work, our hospital decided to re-evaluate the dress code policy. The recommendation was made that if any tatoos are visible, that they need to be covered while in work due to unprofessional appearance. As a manager, I can appreciate that we want out staff to always look professional, but when do we go to far. Facila peircings, I am not a fan due to the possible infections that one can get, but come on, tats!!!

Thanks for all of your responses. I have from PA and insertion of Dobhoff tubes are listed in the nurse practice act. It just has never been a practice that has been expected from our nurses. Usually the residents are charged with this task. It is good to know how other places handle this. Thanks again!

It has always been tabu for nurses to insert these tubes in the acute care setting. I recently was reviewing the Nurse Practice Act, which permit this. How have other places instituted and credentialed their nurses? Very curious.