Can you have tattoos as a nurse?

Not sure if this is a daft question but I’m wanting to get a small tattoo in memory of my dad preferably on my wrist, I’ve applied for child nursing and I’m not sure if it’s accepted for nurses to have tattoos or not especially if it’s a visible one.

Reply 1

squeakysquirrel

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Original post by Lucygrace260616

Not sure if this is a daft question but I’m wanting to get a small tattoo in memory of my dad preferably on my wrist, I’ve applied for child nursing and I’m not sure if it’s accepted for nurses to have tattoos or not especially if it’s a visible one.

Nurses seem to do it. I think they look cheap and nasty but that is just my opinion

Reply 2

MidgetFever

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Yes, my friend is a qualified nurse and she's covered in tattoos. Full sleeve and everything. She's been judged for it in previous jobs, but apparently had no issues with it working for the NHS.

Reply 3

username5027880

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That in my opinion is a lovely thing to do, having a tattoo in memory of your dad.
However I cant help but think it would be better to have it in a position where it can be covered if necessary. Just my view.

Reply 4

Lucygrace260616

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Original post by Karisa96

That in my opinion is a lovely thing to do, having a tattoo in memory of your dad.
However I cant help but think it would be better to have it in a position where it can be covered if necessary. Just my view.

Thank you! Yeah I don’t want to risk anything at all x

Reply 5

Lucygrace260616

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Original post by MidgetFever

Yes, my friend is a qualified nurse and she's covered in tattoos. Full sleeve and everything. She's been judged for it in previous jobs, but apparently had no issues with it working for the NHS.

Thank you x

Reply 6

username5027880

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Original post by Lucygrace260616

Thank you! Yeah I don’t want to risk anything at all x

Your most welcome. Good luck. X

Reply 7

username4952620

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Do it on places that they can’t see. I’m gonna have tattoos all over my chest and neck. They can’t see that

Reply 8

Pugglet

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As long as it’s not offensive in any way it’s fine and allowed

Reply 9

CarlyJx

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Go for it!Working for the NHS requires a non-judgemental attitude. I expect this value goes both ways - for staff and service users.

Reply 10

cara_blanca23

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Hi I know this was a while ago ......but just about to study as a nurse and I'm heavily tattooed .So your friend had no issues ??

Reply 11

tfpm80

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Original post by squeakysquirrel

Nurses seem to do it. I think they look cheap and nasty but that is just my opinion

Normally if you say something and unless you put something in quotation marks, then it's your opinion and you don't need to say 'that's just my opinion'.