RN tattoo

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I'm gonna get a RN tattoo on my scapula tomorrow. I want to add something to it but I'm not sure what I should get.

I thought about an EKG line or the first aid cross.

Does anybody have any ideas? Have you seen any cool medical symbol tattoos?

Specializes in Med/Surg/Pedi/Tele.
I've always been partial to old school type tattoo work and have thought about getting a Sailor Jerry-style "Rose of No Man's Land" tattoo.

I couldn't find a good pic of a tattoo, but this is the design on a tote:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17049640

I like that.. it would be a pretty tattoo

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One of my coworkers got an EKG line of his daughter that goes around his bicep. Far and away my absolute favorite medical ink!

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Specializes in er, neuro trauma/icu, hospice, tele,.

how about your code status :trout:

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I got a dream catcher tattooed on my shoulder with my graduation date and RN. The dream catcher symbolized making my dreams come true by being a nurse. By placing it on my shoulder, I can keep it covered at work and maintain a professional attire per facility policy.

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Specializes in Dialysis.

i like my tattoos funky and unique. I was thinking about a nursey one, but no really good ideas yet. A bandaid on the deltoid? an outline of a kidney on my flank? who knows.

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Get a neutrophil tattoo...would be legit

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Tattoos are very personal, you should add something personal to it. Maybe like the area you specialize in, or you could put a saying on it like "dead aint dead until they're dead"

Good luck and make sure you take care of it.

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Or better yet "We manipulate death"

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I think i'm going to get an EKG line and that's it. I don't want any dates or titles because who knows where i'll be in 15-20 years...

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Psych.

Tattoos are better left unseen. I had a boss who had both arm covered in tattoos and just kept getting more and more. It looked so trashy and I kept thinking what if you try to get another job who would seriously hire you? If you are going to get one, get one where it is covered up. I don't think some patients really appreciate piercings and tattoos from their nurses.

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Tattoos are better left unseen. I had a boss who had both arm covered in tattoos and just kept getting more and more. It looked so trashy and I kept thinking what if you try to get another job who would seriously hire you? If you are going to get one get one where it is covered up. I don't think some patients really appreciate piercings and tattoos from their nurses.[/quote']

I absolutely agree! If I do get one, it'll be for me, not for the world. I'll probably put it on my upper thigh. (No one's seeing that...)

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Specializes in Peds Hem, Onc, Med/Surg.

My coworker has the caduceus with Japanese finger waves around it. It looks awesome.

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Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.
I'm gonna get a RN tattoo on my scapula tomorrow. I want to add something to it but I'm not sure what I should get.

I thought about an EKG line or the first aid cross.

Does anybody have any ideas? Have you seen any cool medical symbol tattoos?

I would put more thought into it than that...tattoos should not be treated as impulse art.

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