Tattoo Piercings cover up help?

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I start clinicals in about two weeks. I have to "long" tattoos on both of my forearms on the inside parts and I have a nose ring.

So, my question is, how do I cover up my tattoos and what can I do for my nose ring? I got my nose pierced on May 7th and I don't know if it'll grow back up or be hard to put back in if I don't put something in it. And I can't wear a long sleeve shirt under my uniform (I think that's stupid, but that's just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions...). We are allowed to wear a lab coat, but won't that be HOT? Espeically when giving a patient a bath??

Any suggestions would be helpful! (FYI: I won't remove my tattoos or get rid of my piercing all together so please save everyone's time and don't suggest those things lol)

I'm so excited about clinicals btw!

THANKS Y'ALL!!! :redpinkhe:redbeathe:redpinkhe

dermablend works.my school wont let us wear long sleeve shirts under our uniform for clinicals.doubt we could get away with tape or sweat bands.

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Use a clear post for the piercings.

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Specializes in CNA/LPN.

I'm also new to Nursing School so all of this was very informative on ways to cover tattoos up! I am going to be purchasing Dermablend and giving it a try before anything else. I have a pretty good-sized Orchid tattoo on my wrist and feel a little uncomfortable covering it up with a band-aid or a wound-wrap. I also have a very small tattoo behind my ear that wouldn't be all too hard to cover. I'm hoping Dermablend will work well for me, as it seems it has for you guys. I'm thinking it's my best option to try first!

- Mindy

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