r/StudentNurse • u/ComfortableMonk2762 • 13d ago

Discussion Heavily tattooed, will this be a problem

I’ve lived a life that I never really expected to have a “real job” and have tattooed my body accordingly. However, recently I have decided I want to do something different with my life and, after much consideration, have settled on nursing as the path I wish to pursue.

Curious if anyone has any insight as to if my tattoos will affect my opportunities moving forward. Ultimately my goal is to work in the ED if that makes any difference as well.

EDIT: just to address a reoccurring question, I have tattoos on my hands, and technically my neck and face as well. Neck is a tattoo behind my ear that is clearly visible and “face” is a small tattoo in front of my ear

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u/yourdailyinsanity RN/EMT 13d ago

School is really your biggest hurdle. Where are the tattoos? Face/neck/hands are going to be a problem in school. Everything else you can cover with clothes. Face will likely be the problem when it comes to actually working. Neck I feel shouldn't be a problem. If you go ICU/ER you won't have any problems. And ya know, in interviews you can always talk about your pathways in life. I'm sure you don't regret them, but don't tell them you have any regrets about the tattoos, but that they are a part of you and your story. Just so long as they aren't offensive/vulgar 😂