11.4a General Uniform Policies
- Identification, name tag and/or photo ID issued by either the program or the agency must be worn at ALL times in clinical settings.
- The uniform is intended to be worn in the clinical/lab setting only.
- Chewing gum is not allowed.
- No smoking is allowed when in uniform or at the clinical setting.
- Hair should be neat and clean. Only natural looking hair colors are acceptable. Hair of any length must be worn in such a way that it does not fall forward on the face or come in contact with clients. Head bands are optional, but must be black in color and launderable. A neat pony tail is acceptable. For males, facial hair must be short and neatly trimmed.
- Uniforms should be clean and wrinkle-free.
- Cleanliness and proper hygiene are expected. Body and breath odors are offensive to clients and others and should be avoided. Perfume/cologne/scented lotions should not be worn in the clinical areas as they may cause physical reactions in others.
- Fingernails must be clean and trimmed evenly at fingertip length. Only a clear coat of nail polish is permitted and is to be completely intact. Due to health hygiene, artificial nails are not allowed.
- Jewelry: No rings except engagement ring/wedding band shall be worn. No more than 1 earring post per ear is acceptable. Due to safety issues, no hoop earrings or pronged posts of any size shall be worn. Other visible body piercing jewelry is unacceptable.
- Visible tattoos are required to be covered by clothing or a bandage. Clinical agencies may prohibit the student from participating in clinical with visible tattoos.
- Undergarments should not be visible under the uniform. A black, long sleeved tee under the uniform is acceptable.
- Uniforms will be required during scheduled lab times. Faculty will inform students if specific requirements are altered.
- During select SON events, presentations, or clinicals, business casual dress may be required. Students are to wear dress pants, and a buttoned/collared/polo shirt. A modest skirt or dress is acceptable for females. No jeans, low cut tops, tank tops, stretch pants or leggings of any kind or midriff exposure will be permitted. A violation of the above will result in removal from clinical.
- For maternity and surgical rotations, students may be required to wear business casual dress or uniforms to the clinical setting and change into provided scrubs on site.