Clinical Dress Code

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Students project an image of the College as they engage in practice settings. Lakeview College of Nursing expects professional dress and appearance.  Students are to purchase a student uniform from the approved vendor designated by the College. 

Dress Regulations/Uniform Requirements:

  1. Identification Badge
    Lakeview College of Nursing issued i.d. badge should be attached to the upper right collar area and worn at all times (College, Simulation Lab, and Clinical Sites).
  2. Uniform
     
    Pants: Navy uniform pants. Style and number specified by the college. The waist of the uniform pants should not be rolled down.  The pant cuff may not be slit up the side for a flared look.
    Skirt: Navy uniform skirt. Style and number specified by the college. This is an option for the student who prefers not to wear pants.
    Shirt:

    Burgundy, short-sleeved, scrub top specified by the College with the LCN patch sewn on the left side of the scrub top for the patch to sit just above the heart. Students may wear the pre-approved navy shirt, either long or short sleeve, purchased from the Student Government Association. This is a lightweight shirt with crew neck. The long sleeve shirt has the College name embroidered on the right sleeve. These undershirts are the only accepted top worn under the scrub top. A maternity style specified by the college is available for students who need this option.
    Lab Coat: White lab coat specified by the college with LCN patch sewn on the left sleeve.
    Jacket (optional) Burgundy, zip-front scrub jacket specified by the College with the LCN patch sewn on the left arm.
    Socks: White/neutral stockings or white socks (mid-calf or knee-length). Socks must fully cover ankle. If the skirt option is chosen then the hose must be worn.
    Shoes: White nurse shoes or white leather tennis shoes must be worn (closed heel and toe, solid construction, no mesh). Shoes worn in clinical areas must cover the entire foot and be clean/polished.
  3. Watch with a second hand.
  4. Stethoscope with bell and diaphragm.

Additional required supplies:  penlight, bandage scissors, a small notepad, black ball-point pen
Students are expected to dress and present themselves professionally in the clinical area. Whenever students are representing the College, the student should be in uniform. Professional attire and appearance are an expectation, not an option. Clinical Instructors may dismiss students from the clinical setting if they are not properly attired. This dismissal will be counted as a clinical absence.

Additional Requirements:

Nails:  Natural nails may not extend beyond fingertips/nail polish, and artificial nails are prohibited.

Hair:  Hair must be kept off the face and above the collar or pulled back neatly (tight ponytail, braid, or bun). Clinical settings do not permit decorative clips, bows, bun pins, hair extensions, and other ornate hair accessories. Tousled/disheveled hairstyles and hair colors that cannot be grown naturally are prohibited. Mustaches and beards are permitted but must be clean, trimmed, and well-groomed.

Headgear: Religious dress/headwear (free of decorative items – solid white or black) is permitted but must allow the student to use a stethoscope and other medical instruments and must not interfere with patient exams, etc. Other caps, hats, bandanas, and headwear are prohibited in clinical settings.

Cosmetics: Make-up may be worn moderately, applied lightly, and non-threatening. Scented products and products containing glitters should be avoided.

Tattoos: Tattoos must be covered whenever possible and should not be offensive or distracting if visible. Some clinical agencies may require total coverage.

Jewelry/Accessories:  These are the only acceptable accessories;

  • One pair of stud earrings in each earlobe.
  • One plain ring/ring set on one finger. In some clinical areas, all jewelry must be removed.
  • Second-hand watch

Undergarments:  No garments or markings on garments should be visible underneath any part of the uniform.  This includes short-sleeved and long-sleeved T-shirts or camisoles worn under the shirt.

Perfume or Cologne:  No perfume, cologne, or smell of smoking is permitted during clinical time.

Certain clinical agencies may have additional dress regulations and uniform requirements. The policies of an affiliated clinical agency hosting students for rotation may differ and always supersede Lakeview College of Nursing’s dress code. However, if the agency allows staff to wear jeans, shorts, mini-skirts, t-shirts, or sweatshirts, it is never acceptable for BSN students to wear these items during a clinical experience.