Starting RN program this fall - what to expect?

[charleyq]

What are some of the general rules you have during school and clinicals? For example, were you allowed to wear nail polish? Did you have a no-jewelry at all rule? I guess I'm just asking for your experiences regarding the do's and dont's that nursing students typically get for nursing school (lab and lecture days) and on clinical days. I'm still a month away from orientation and would like some ideas on what to expect.

Thanks in advance!!

[demdars]

My program did not allow rings on lab/clinical/Sim days unless they were solid bands no diamond insets or anything due to risk of infection spreading. No engagement rings ect... no nail polish, even clear. Nails must be trimmed short, shouldn't be able to see nail over finger tip if looking at palm side of hand. No jewelry with exception of stud ear ring on lobe. No cartilage piercings on ears or facial piercings. Scrubs must be clean, ironed, and hair free. No special badge holders allowed. Hair off collar, in bun if long enough to swing forward when bending over. No baby hair or pieces hanging down near ears. Natural hair colors only. No pink, blue, green, ect. Socks must be crew socks. We had uniform inspections that people got dinged for short socks.