Nurses with piercings?

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Hey guys so I'm an aspiring nurse with a lip and nose piercing. I'm pretty sure it just depends on the hospital but do you guys think its be acceptable for a nurse to have facial piercings?

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Depending what department you work in it varies. It's usually not about being "accepted" but more about your safety. Having piercings can be dangerous with certain patients.

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Im chronically ill and have had many nurses in hospitals and doctors offices with piercings and tattoos. However i see them more often in hospitals, im not sure if hospitals generally care less about that or what!

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Depending on where you want to work will depend on what you’re allowed. Each workplace or trust has a uniform policy and the details will be in there. It will also depend on how strict they are about the policy. Where I work you’re allowed one set of earrings and a nose piercing, both studs, and possibly a tongue piercing (but obviously you won’t see that one as much), whilst at work I believe.

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I'm not sure what the hospital rules are (I'm assuming they'd vary based on location) but both are becoming more socially acceptable. I would have absolutely no problems with my nurse having either and I have seen nurses with them in the past. I think the rules will change to be more inclusive eventually if they aren't already