Tattoos!

[mmbucklerky]

Just wondering how common Tattoos are in the nursing field. Random- I know. :)

[emmy27]

I have tattoos that are easily covered by scrubs. My big issue is that I have unnatural hair color in the bottom layer of my hair, I've had it for over 5 years now. I currently work as a PCT in a hospital and no one has said anything. I didn't even try to hide it during my interview just to see if they would tell me it needs to go. There is a policy against it but so far no one has commented on it. I have dark hair and it's dark purple so in a ponytail it doesn't stand out too much, so that's how I wear it at work. But now I'm transitioning into an RN position on a different unit. Wonder what they'll say..I really think skills are much more important than looks, within reason of course. Maybe one day things will change.

I've known several RNs who were unwilling to alter their hair color/style to meet dress code who just wear scrub caps over it. Nobody seems to mind. So if you ever have an issue, you might have that option in place of changing your hair.

[Marshall1]

Very common around my area. Not a big deal if they are covered for most employers

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

A lot of students at my school have them, but they have to be covered unfortunately. It's too bad, because they're beautiful.

They are required to be covered for a reason. Not all tattoos are beautiful.. how do you feel about a swastika on the forehead?

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

I have just been wondering. I love tattoos and have 4 of them. I would love to get more however they are sometimes hard to hide working in HR

Has it occurred to you , that having to hide something from your employer is.. not worth having.... or you are in the wrong job?

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

You know what the final answer on all that is? Whatever your prospective employer's policy dictates. If you want to work someplace that has a specified policy, your choice is to either accept the job and follow the policy, or reject the job and work someplace where the policies are more to your liking.

Doesn't matter what anyone thinks of your tattoos, as it's only the people who decide if you'll get a paycheck from them who matter in the end.

I see tattoos, and no tattoos...people who obviously cover up existing tattoos and those who are able to cover with more discretion.

Even the military, known for its liberal acceptance and even encouragement of tattoos now has significant restrictions in place. For some people, because of the designs/location that they chose, that means being refused the opportunity to even enlist.

NO ONE in nursing management, upper management where I am has a single visible tattoo. Not one. Might want to consider what your aspirations are and plan your body art accordingly

And here is the truth! Wish I could like your post a gazillion times.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

They are required to be covered for a reason. Not all tattoos are beautiful.. how do you feel about a swastika on the forehead?

Or on the back of the head of a balding guy. (He had hair when he got it!) Last night, I saw an individual with "Suck me" tattooed on his neck. And a job applicant with flowers tattooed on her forehead and right cheeck. (She didn't get the job.)

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

I have tattoos that are easily covered by scrubs. My big issue is that I have unnatural hair color in the bottom layer of my hair, I've had it for over 5 years now. I currently work as a PCT in a hospital and no one has said anything. I didn't even try to hide it during my interview just to see if they would tell me it needs to go. There is a policy against it but so far no one has commented on it. I have dark hair and it's dark purple so in a ponytail it doesn't stand out too much, so that's how I wear it at work. But now I'm transitioning into an RN position on a different unit. Wonder what they'll say..I really think skills are much more important than looks, within reason of course. Maybe one day things will change.

You would not be told in an interview that anything "has to go". You just won't get the job! Skills are important, attitude is even more so.

[mf299709]

I just got a job and figured I would have to have it covered... I have a large tattoo on my forearm. Fortunately we do not have to cover ours unless they are inappropriate (decided by the supervisor). It is usually cold though so I find myself wearing a jacket a lot so it's usually covered anyway.

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

In school, they had to be covered.

In the ER, dress code said to cover them but, no one did. I haven't seen any tattoos visible at my current place.