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Published November 09, 2009 11:24 pm - Missouri Southern State University’s policy regarding nursing students and tattoos should be updated. The Globe, last week, published a story about a few students who were not allowed into the nursing program because they had visible tattoos.
In our view: Change ink on this policy
Missouri Southern State University’s policy regarding nursing students and tattoos should be updated.
The Globe, last week, published a story about a few students who were not allowed into the nursing program because they had visible tattoos.
The standard uniform for nursing students at the university is short-sleeved scrubs. Any tattoos that are visible while students are wearing that uniform are not allowed.
However, area hospitals say employees can have tattoos as long as they cover them up with sleeves or a bandage. Other area universities also allow students into their program as long as tattoos are covered.
We would encourage MSSU to make the change, and allow students who have applied to enter its nursing program the opportunity to do so. While we understand that MSSU is trying to uphold standards, we believe the policy has become unreasonable given that it’s not required by hospitals.
One student has said that after she finishes her core requirements, she will likely transfer across the state line to Pittsburg (Kan.) State University, where she would be accepted into the nursing school there.
MSSU’s policy is now outdated and should come into line with the industry standard. Otherwise, it would appear that MSSU is being the gatekeeper where it is not needed.
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