handbook2015-2016-1

Equipment:
Uniform:
Shoes:
Lab Coat:
Name Tag and
Badge:
Hair:
Makeup:
Nails:
Perfume/After
Shave:
Piercing/Tattoo:
Additional:
Second Degree BSN and Veteran to BSN Programs
Hospital Clinical Setting Uniform Guidelines
Stethoscope, watch, penlight, Skyscape software/device, scissors, pen,
and pad
The uniform shall be the official Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center School of Nursing uniform (red scrub top and black scrub
pants) with patch(s) permanently affixed to approved location(s) on the
uniform. See respective orientation materials for information on patches
and placement. The uniform shall be clean and without needed repair.
The shoes shall fit securely and be primarily white or black impenetrable
material.
The lab coat shall be the official Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center School of Nursing jacket (white) with patch permanently affixed
to left chest and should be clean.
These items must be worn with the uniform or the lab jacket in all
clinical settings.
The student’s hair must be clean, neat, and managed in such a way as
to not require the student to touch hair during clinical. A student with
long hair must secure hair behind his or her head; hair must be off
the shoulders. Long hair is defined as any hair length that obstructs
peripheral vision when the student bends over at waist level or that may
dangle onto a patient or treatment surface.
Wear in moderation. No bright lipsticks, blush, or eye shadow.
Nails must be clean and well groomed. Artificial nails are not
acceptable. Nails need to be short. Polish, if worn, must be a natural/
neutral color.
Perfume/After Shave: Avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or aftershave.
Clients may not be able to tolerate your favorite scent.
Students may have one stud earring in each ear lobe. All other piercing
must be removed for the clinical setting. Tattoos must be covered or not
visible during clinical.
Additional requirements based on clinical agency policy will be
communicated by Clinical Site Coordinators.
Hospital Clinical Setting Uniform Guidelines apply in non-hospital settings and hospital
preparation time except as stated in the following Non-Hospital Clinical Settings and Non-
Direct Care Hospital Setting chart.
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