Some may find that combination to be rather unusual.
Societal changes have made the possibility of having a nurse with a tattoo more likely.
Whether there is conflict between the patient and the nurse or the hospital and nurse will depend on the circumstances.
Opinions vary.
Nurses are among those who have chosen to have some art placed on their body.
The problem arises with some potential employers.
Trying to maintain their standards, many hospitals will not allow nurses to have visible tattoos.
If you are in a nursing program and considering a tattoo, you may want to explore your options.
There are a lot of body parts that will not be exposed when you are at work and wearing a uniform.
There are others that are always in view and for these, you must demonstrate caution.
No one denies the right to self-expression.
Neither do employers plan to compromise their standards for your self-expression.
There has to be a happy medium somewhere.
As a professional, you will have to maintain a certain decorum.
People in very stressful situations closely observe this wholesome professional.
Are massive tattoos what they want to see? That is a question that the recipient alone will have to answer.
While the stigma attached to having a tattoo has lessened to a degree, it is still not the choice of the majority.
There are beautiful works of art that have been placed on people and are truly something to be proud of, but they may not be the perfect choice for a nurse.
People choose to have tattoos for a variety of reasons.
Self-expression, devotion to a loved one, artistic desires, peer pressure and gangs, all have tattoos as a type of individuality.
As a nurse, it is essential to maintain a decorum of caring and professionalism.
It probably wouldn't be appropriate to have a dagger exposed on your forearm as you prepare a patient for surgery.
On the other hand, a dagger on your upper arm that will be hidden under your scrubs may be okay.
What and where the tattoo is plays an important role.
There are some facilities that will require you to put a bandage or makeup over any visible tattoos.
This is a simple fix for anyone.
If your tattoo is on your forearm or ankle, it can probably be disguised in this way.
The choice should be made before you have the tattoo applied.
If you are planning to go into the nursing profession, take pause and make the right decision.
A small flower on your chest or your Oriental symbol on your back, probably won't be a problem.
It is all a matter of choice.
Free will and the freedom of speech or decoration will not be taken away from the person, but the rules of the hiring facility will not change either.
Therefore, check with the places in your area where you will consider employment and see what their policies are.
If you are already employed, read your policy and procedure manual to see if visible tattoos are permitted.