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The white uniform should fit properly and be of the style recommended by
faculty, with the PN program patch (purchased in the bookstore) sewn on the left
sleeve and standard college nametag. Male and Female students should plan to
purchase the uniform top with a collar at a local uniform store, on-line or from
a uniform catalog. Tops may button or zip up the front, fit comfortably and look
professional. No embroider designs or fringe trim is permitted.
Uniform pants
should have an elastic waistband or zippered fly front with side pockets, be
straight-legged, and be hemmed appropriately. Cargo and Capri pants are not
acceptable. No jumpsuits are permitted. |
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Female students may select a tailored, all white dress uniform with a collar or
a tailored skirt with side pockets to wear with the collared, white top. If in
doubt about the style, keep your receipt and show the uniform to faculty for
approval. The uniform should fit comfortably and look professional. |
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The uniform will be kept clean and pressed for each clinical and/or lab
experience. |
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Appropriate professional shoes will be polished with clean white shoelaces. Only
all white, leather sneakers without visible product logo may be worn with pant
uniforms. Open toe shoes, sling backs, cutouts or plastic shoes are not
permitted. |
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Fresh white hose or white socks will be worn with the uniform shoes. White socks
are not permitted on female students when wearing a skirt or dress uniform.
Support, white pantyhose are to be worn with dress or skirt uniforms. |
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Females must wear appropriate undergarments. Male students must wear a clean
white tee shirt under the tunic top with a collar. Clothing with visible product
logo is not acceptable with or under the uniform. |
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Appropriate jewelry will consist only of a wedding band, one pair of pierced ear
studs, and a nurse's watch with a second hand. Body piercing should not be
visible while in uniform or while attending college functions. |
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Tongue and facial piercing are not permitted in the clinical setting. |
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The college picture ID badge, bandage scissors, stethoscope, a note pad, and
black pens are required on the SPN when in uniform. A Blood pressure cuff is
recommended. |
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The hair must be worn in a functional professional style, off the collar and
pulled back from the face without additional hair accessories while in uniform.
Traditionally colored hair is required when in uniform or at official college
functions. Men should maintain traditionally trimmed beards and facial hair.
Conservative hairstyles are appropriate and look professional to clients and
agency staff. Remember you may be interacting with a potential employer! |
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The fingernails must be kept clean, short, and free of colored nail polish in
the clinical setting. NO artificial fingernails or press on nails are permitted
on duty in the clinical areas. Follow clinical guidelines on the nursing units
for hand washing. |
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A ¾ length or full-length lab coat with a Practical Nursing program patch on the
left sleeve may be worn over the uniform while traveling to and from clinical
assignments. |
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Facial makeup should give a professional image of a nurse. Glitter, bright
colored eye shadow, black lipstick, decals and body makeup are not appropriate
when in uniform. |
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Tattoos, branding, and body art should be covered if they are suggestive or
offensive when in uniform. |
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Good daily hygiene should be practiced. A daily bath or shower in the morning
will reduce transient bacteria on your skin. Use a deodorant and/or
antiperspirant daily. Know that the smell of after shave cologne and perfume
will likely cause some sick patients to vomit. |
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Wash hands before and after each patient contact for two to three minutes. Shut
off the faucet with a paper towel after you wash your hands. Carry disposable
gloves in your pocket to protect yourself from contact with a patient's body
fluids. (Note: Disposable gloves are usually available in each patient's room). |
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Refer to the instructor's directives for the regular dress code when not in
uniform. Colored or print scrubs may be worn to class on non-uniform days. |
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Smokers should understand that the smoke is offensive to patients and other
staff. Please carry breath mints or breath spray. Know that the smell of smoke
on your uniform, on your hands, and in your hair will likely cause some sick
patients have nausea and to vomit. |