1. Jewelry - The following is allowed:

• A plain band/ring (without stones).
• For pierced ears, male and female students may wear a single stud per ear. No exceptions will be made for the use of pierced implements placed in any other areas of the anatomy.
• Fine gold or silver chain without ornament and no longer than 18" in length.
• Watch with a second hand which allows for taking pulses.
• Medi-alert tags or bracelets if needed.
• Nursing Students Association pin.

2. Hair - Is to be clean, controlled, neat, and manageable without decorative ornaments. Hair must be worn away from the face and must be of a natural color. Long hair must be worn up when in uniform. (Definition of long hair: hair which falls into the face when the head is bent forward).Simple barrettes and bands which are white or blend with the hair color may be worn to keep the hair under control and should be kept in place until the student leaves the clinical facility or the campus laboratory. Extreme hair styles are not appropriate in clinical uniform. These same rules apply to all students, male and female, whose hair requires some form of control. In addition, some of the clinical facilities have their own regulations regarding these issues and as "visitors" all students need to conform to the regulations of the facility as well as those imposed by the program. Check with the assigned instructor.

3. Fingernails should be rounded, trimmed neatly, and should not extend excessively beyond the fingertips. Nail polish must be in good condition and of neutral color. No artifical nails of any kind are permitted in the clinical setting.

4. Makeup - Heavy or bizarre make-up is inappropriate and unacceptable in clinical uniform.

5. Heavy cologne or perfume can be offensive to the ill patient; use good judgment in their use. Be aware that body and breath hygiene are critical considerations for good grooming. Students caring for respiratory patients are not to wear perfume, cologne or after shave lotion, as this could adversely affect the patient's physical condition. The odor of cigarette smoking is particularly distasteful to patients.

6. Shoes - Clogs and canvas athletic shoes are not satisfactory duty shoes and are not permitted when in uniform. Duty shoes must have enclosed heels and toes and be made of white leather. White leather tennis shoes with white soles and no color adornments or laces may be worn.

7. Facial hair must be clean, neatly trimmed and controlled.

8. Clinical uniform includes:

• Name pin.
• Scissors
• Small forceps.
• Watch which allows for taking pulses.
• Black ball-point pen and pencil.
• Small notebook.
• Stethoscope.
• White program selected uniform jacket is required: a lab coat, athletic top, any colored jacket or sweater are not acceptable.
• Any garment worn under the uniform must not show.
• LBCC ADN program patch is to be neatly sewn to the left sleeve, 3 " down from the shoulder seam on both the uniform and the uniform jacket.
• Clipboards or "Fanny Packs" are not permitted in any clinical setting with the exception of fanny packs which are allowed in the mental health portion of ADN 21B only.
• Ordering Uniform: www.doveapparel.com Click "ordering" and type in LBCC-RN

FEMALE STUDENTS

• Program selected dress or pantsuit (male uniform tops cannot be worn by female students).
• White duty shoes.
• Beige, white, or flesh-colored hose.
• Full hose must be worn with a dress (socks, even with hose, are not acceptable with a dress).
• White socks are permitted with pants.

PREGNANT FEMALE STUDENTS

A maternity uniform must be in the same fabric and of similar style to the regular uniform top.

MALE STUDENTS

• Program selected uniform top (tee shirts/undershirts, if worn, must be white, in good condition and may    have a crew or "vee" neck.
• White uniform pant.
• White duty shoes.
• White socks.

9. During on-campus labs the name pin is to be worn. Hair grooming and jewelry restrictions must be adhered to during all campus labs.

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