Nursing Student Handbook - Wayne County Community College

Classroom/Theory
A nursing student in the classroom setting may choose to wear the skills lab uniform noted above
or opt for professional dress. If professional dress is chosen, it may not be worn in the computer
lab or skills lab areas.
• Clean and pressed suit or dress slacks. Denim is not allowed.
• A dress, dress skirt or skirted/pant suit.
• Dresses and skirts should be at knee length or longer.
• Dress shirts (with ties for men), dress blouse or suit jacket/dressy blazer. Exposure of
cleavage is not acceptable. No halter or transparent tops.
• Dress shoes should be in good repair, clean and if applicable, polished. Women’s high
heels are to be less than 3”.
• Men are required to wear socks. Women are required to wear socks or hosiery.
• Religious based or professional (i.e. Nun’s Cornette) head covering is permitted. No
other type of head covering is allowed.
• Avoid use of perfumed spray/lotion, aftershave or scented hygiene products. Students are
to be clean, well groomed and free of offensive body odors-including cigarette smoke.
• Nails are to be clean and trimmed to be no longer than 1/8” beyond the tip of the finger.
Nails are to be in natural state only. Artificial/acrylic nails or polish of any type
(including wraps or shellac) are strictly prohibited.
• Makeup is to be conservative and neutral in color. No false eyelashes.
• No visible tattoos.
• Wedding band and/or engagement ring are the only acceptable rings to be worn. Earrings
should be small and inconspicuous-one earring per earlobe. No visible piercing or facial
jewelry (including tongue).
• Hair is to be clean, well-groomed and neat. Long hair must be pulled back off face and
above shoulders. No decorative hair pieces permitted. Beards, mustached, and side
burns must be clean, short and neatly trimmed.
• Undergarments are to be worn. They should be conservative, neutral color and not be
visible.
• WCCCD student ID must be visibly worn at all times. Displaying the ID on either a
plain or WCCCD insignia lanyard or a plain plastic holder is acceptable. ID holders are
available for purchase in the college bookstore.
Any student, who comes to the classroom inappropriately dressed, will be sent home and
will be responsible for any make-up or re-enrollment.
(No dress code can cover all contingencies, so students must use a certain amount of judgment in
their choice of professional dress clothing. If you are uncertain about what is acceptable attire
for the classroom, please ask your instructor or a nursing staff member.)
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