Tattoos?

gitterbug · Apr 5, 2007

Older female, no tats, but they do not bother me if there are not offensive as described in other posts. I do hate the gauged ear-lobe thing. But not me, so I hope I do not come off as judgemental to those who have them.

Piercing is no big deal either. I do not like the branding, who needs that kind of pain?

Cherish · Apr 5, 2007

Hey fellow tattoo lovers,

I too have a tattoo and love them. I have a half sleeve (from my upper shoulder to my elbow on my right arm). Its funny because I have A LOT of people come over and say oh thats soo lovely from all ages. I left the Army about 6 months ago and most people in the military of all ages have tattoos. So its not really seen as a problem in the military (actually I think I've only met a few people who don't have tats in the military).

My former SgtMajor who is Special Forces had two of the SF and Ranger patches of his former unit on his lower calves, and tribal on his arms and he had to be in his late 40's early 50's.

I think its more seen now a days as something thats tolerable. When I was doing the CNA course couple of months ago I saw a few elderly with tats, mostly males with military tats but they had it. I wore a 3/4 sleeve shirt but one day my tattoo peeked thru and a lady said ohh thats lovely.

I will continue to cover my tattoo once I become an RN and work in the civilian hospitals as not to offend anyone (its a tat with butterflies, the ocean, clouds, symbols, and flowers so no offensive or obscenity on my skin!). But more than likely will be going back into the Military once I'm done (sorry to say but I'm addicted to the culture, it really feels like a fraternity/sorority LOL). Its not necessary to cover tattoos in the military, its accepted as long as its not offensive and you can cover it up in formal uniform (doesn't need to be covered up unless its a special occasion).

Atl_John · Oct 13, 2007

I'm getting one as soon as I graduate. I've got it all planned out. Its the Lamp of knowledge with a Staff of Aesculapius with a a life like snake and two branches coming out of the top on top of the lamp of knowledge. Then to the left and right just below the lamp are two sets of symbols. One is the chineese for Caring, the other for Knowledge. Then on top is the symbol in chineese for Healing. I am viewing it like this. My foundation in what I do is in nursing (lamp of knowledge) with the help of Medicine (Aesculapius). And through Caring and Knowledge I am able to Heal. :) I can't wait to get it.

Thunderwolf, MSN, RN · Oct 13, 2007

steve (smokey)

b.a.c.a.

bikers against child abuse

i know....off topic...but, kckstrt, your signature is awesome!

you have my upmost respect.

wolfie

-------------------------------------

now...moving back on topic....tattoos?

pawashrn · Oct 25, 2007

Tattoos register only one thing for me. HepC, glove and wash pre-post care. As a patient I refused to have a female care for me because of a tattoo on the back of her neck. paranoid maybe/ no hepc yes

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Oct 25, 2007

Tattoos register only one thing for me. HepC, glove and wash pre-post care. As a patient I refused to have a female care for me because of a tattoo on the back of her neck. paranoid maybe/ no hepc yes

Why did you have a random "female" take care of you? I would have thought that you would have had a "nurse" taking care of you.

And exactly what care were you trying to obtain that would have put you at risk for HepC?

KellNY, RN · Oct 30, 2007

Why did you have a random "female" take care of you? I would have thought that you would have had a "nurse" taking care of you.
And exactly what care were you trying to obtain that would have put you at risk for HepC?

Thank you for that. Not only is that post paranoid, but not evidenced based at all...and I thought we were all working towards that?

Diahni · Oct 30, 2007

Sorry, guys! We had to take down the photo of that tattoo. I know it's just ink, but the depiction wasn't in line with our Terms of Service.
I'm hoping that this thread will carry on with discussion of the original question. Appropriate photos are welcomed.

It used to be only sailors that got tatoos, but now you see all kinds of people with them, including nurses. We should all get used to it, but I think you have to remember that some people see them in a negative light. In this "multicultural" world, it's shouldn't be a big deal, eh? Same with piecings, though they could get in the way. It's all a part of accepting differences, I think.

Diahni

Spyral · Nov 9, 2007

I have a tattoo on my wrist of two crescent moons facing one another or as I like to call the "a perfect circle" symbol. My patients all love it. They tell me that it's cute and always ask what it means. I guess because its not a large tattoo that it is not so offending. As usual it depends on the tattoo. If you take care of your patients well, they will view you as a great nurse no matter what ink you have on your skin. Guys, get inked, but not over-inked. Tattoo's are an expression of one's personal interests character and disposition. I love them.

Dan