Visible Tattoo-Baltimore and Hershey Area Hospitals

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Hello Everyone,

I'm not 100% familiar with all the Baltimore/York/Hershey area hospital tattoo polices. I currently have three that are covered, no one knows I even have them. I want to get one on my wrist, but I have been debating on getting it on my foot instead. It won't be large, rather small words, that I could probably hide behind a watch.

I was wondering if those that work at Hopkins, Mercy, UMD, Bayview, York, Hershey or hospitals in the Baltimore/PA could weigh in. Right now, I'm out toward western MD and it isn't a problem, I have found only one floor (grounchy nurse manager) that required you to cover them up. But before I make the commitment, just want to try and get some feedback.

Thanks,

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Don't get it somewhere visible. Why hinder yourself in the future when you could just as easily place it somewhere covered?

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

While society's attitudes towards tattoos may have relaxed, that doesn't mean employers want to see them on their staff. Most do not to see visible tattoos on their interviewees. And it's not discrimination if they tell you, "sorry, but No" once they get an eyeful of your ink.

Either opt for a tattoo in an area that is easily concealed, or be prepared to conceal it. Every. Single. Shift.

Yes, there are some workplaces where the attitude towards tattoos may also be relaxed, but until you're actually an employee there...

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I understand...I know University of MD is relaxed with the policy, I was just wonder about other hospitals. This isn't going to be a sleeve or something huge (like look at my ink big), if I choose to move forward.

Thank you for the insight.

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Specializes in critical care ICU.

Union Memorial seems pretty relaxed. I saw a surgeon with a pretty big one on the back of his arm. I've seen a lot of visible tattoos. I think you cover up for the interview, keep it hidden for orientation/first evaluation, and then you can start relaxing a little. Refer to facility policy though. It's really about getting a feel for the culture of your unit as well.

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