Tattooed nurses

[CaptainCabinets]

Would you be put off by a tattooed nurse? At the moment I’ve only got them in places a patient would never see but I do plan to add some to my upper arm in the near future.

Just want to hear your thoughts and reasons!

A certain blandness in appearance is an act of care.

Utter and complete nonsense from beginning to end. That isn't even an example of a blinkered stereotype!

Caring for something is absolutely nothing to do with being bland, when my mum was being cared for she liked people who were different, people who could bring a bit of colour into her life.

Me having a tatoo makes no difference to how caring or otherwise I am.

The “Little Englander” mentality is the one that says that what I do is of no concern to the majority...

Well, I'm not English and me having a tattoo on my arm is not of any concern to the majority of people - why on earth would it be?

Blandness in appearance?

I think you may have misunderstood that...theres a justified concept in care that being a calm non intrusive professional is useful ...yes that's right....thata about the comfort level of being cared for by someone who is professional and knowledgeable and you don't have a personal connection with

There is documented therapeutic evidence to show in some cases this can be useful

It has less than nothing to do with appearance....its about not projecting emotions and personal beliefs....its about being solid and trustworthy

If you believe it's about blandness of appearance you may need further training as you've misunderstood the concept

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I think you think you’re being clever, but you just aren’t. Try writing your own prose instead of “cleverly” quoting previous posts and awkwardly twisting them to make your point. You just aren’t making very much sense tbh...

Awaits “the not making sense is nurses having tattoos” .

Tattoos look unprofessional, in certain types of work environments. Like it or not, people will judge you and your lifestyle and perhaps even judge your competence.

Oh fucking hell RWT is here! Runs and hides (thread). Enjoy your bunfight!

Shit attracts flies, tattoo threads attract RWT. ‘Twas ever thus.

I wouldn't care if I was judged by someone over my tattoos - I'd use it as a good indicator of the kind of person they were and it would save me a bit of time.

Tattoos are a very visible (aggressive) projection of personal beliefs.

Tattoos are a very visible (aggressive) projection of personal beliefs.

As is hair colour and style, clothing, jewellery, makeup...

I would be great full that I had someone giving me the care and medical attention I needed. 😀

Absolutely, which is why, in a caring professional environment, common standards dictate moderation.

Oh, well in that case, my personal beliefs must be Harry Potter and cats.

What a ridiculous thing to say

Absolutely, which is why, in a caring professional environment, common standards dictate moderation.

Do point me to the NHS requirements that say that someone can't have their head shaved (some patients might feel this signifies a skinhead association). That someone cannot have bleached blonde platinum hair (some patients may feel that very bright bleached hair looks unnatural and not "moderate"). And do we start on the subject of female HCPs who may choose to wear a hijab (which some patients may not agree with due to their own views on feminism or Islam)...

It's all subjective. To me, moderation would be to allow visible tatts but to ask that anything sexual, expletive or political is kept covered. Floral tatt - fine. Tatt of a naked woman, curse words or a swastika - needs to be covered.

I wouldn't be put off by a tattoo I can see on the arm, however I'd check very thoroughly what your employer's rules are on this.

I'd avoid any visible tattoos personally, there are many jobs that stipulate no visible tattoos. You may wish to change jobs/careers one day and this could effect your future employability.

Tattoos are a very visible (aggressive) projection of personal beliefs

Hahahahahaha. I'm a police officer with no tattoos, but one of the most amazing officers on my team who has a thin blue line on his upper arm in memory of an officer and his best friend who was shot, blinded and later killed himself.

He is in no way trying to 'project his personal beliefs' thanks.

Of course it is. We all project our personal beliefs through our appearance. That is why uniforms and dress codes exist: to project the beliefs of the organisation rather than those of the individual.

I wouldn’t care to be honest.
As long as you’re adequately trained.

That is why uniforms and dress codes exist: to project the beliefs of the organisation rather than those of the individual.

I realise that. But a uniform does not cover from head to toe the person wearing it, unless it's a burkha! There is always going to be an element of the personal on show. The point I was trying to make is that your definition of "moderation" and what is considered "moderate" now, sounds quite different. Times change and so do attitudes.

Tattoos are very commonplace now, as are different coloured hair and piercings. Employers are starting to realise that some ink and metal doesn't tend to impact on someone's competency or ability to be a good worker - especially if they want to attract and retain talent. When I first started within the industry in which I work, I did a stint at an office where the MD (white, male, traditional) insisted that none of the female employees wore trousers. Can you imagine an attitude like that going unchallenged now? The same applies with tatts and piercings; as things become more common then "normal" changes.

There is a very significant difference between that which is purely temporary (clothing or make up) and that which is a permanent mutilstion of the body (tattoos, piercings, plastic surgery etc).

FWIW I abhor the generalised tolerance of school uniforms and religious dress and the projection of institutional beliefs that they vector. It would be IMO preferable to let young people develop their beliefs more freely and with more modes of self expression. Uniform plus tattoo projects something really sad: someone desperate to express their individuality but with almost no grown ups means to do so.

A certain blandness in appearance is an act of care

In 20 years of nursing i never met a 'bland' nurse! What utter nonsense.
They all had personalities and quirks. Nurses are not churned out a big cloning machine of 'blandness'. To do the job you have to be tough and resilient as well as caring and dedicated. A little personality goes a long way in connecting with patients in difficult circumstances.

I know someone with a flower tatoo in memory of her mum how the hell is that 'aggressive'? Stop making ut up as you go along to try to justify your own prejudices.

We are not talking about school kids we are talking about adults who have every right to do what they want with thier own bodies.

Are you using a thesaurus user1499173618? Your posts remind me of young people who randomly change words using an online thesaurus, and never really getting it right.

I wouldn't be put off, tattoos don't mean that people should feel that you couldn't do the same job than someone who doesn't have them.
Be yourself and go for it.