• oSafe, appropriate shoes that are closed toe and cover the entire foot should be worn. Tennis/athletic shoes, high-heeled shoes and/or stilettos, flip flops, and sandals are not acceptable.
• Religious and/or cultural garments, such as scarves, turbans, and jewelry may only be worn if such items do not interfere with patient care, patient/student safety, and infection control standards.
• Any and all deviations from the uniform are on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted to the SON Program Administrator for approval.
• Clinical supplies and other items required for use with the uniforms are:
• oBlack ink pen
• oWatch with second hand capabilities
• oBandage scissors
• oAn approved stethoscope
• oPenlight

Professional Appearance

In addition to good personal hygiene, the following are expected when wearing the uniform:

• The uniform should be clean, neat, wrinkle free, and in good condition. The uniform must have a professional fit and sit-at/above the waistline (no low-cut, low-rise, or hip huggers). No alteration of the style of uniform will be permitted.
• The student's hair must be neat, clean and controlled in a manner to promote asepsis and not interfere with patient care or safety. The hair should not touch the collar if not pulled back/secured.
• Any hairstyle creating a health hazard is not permitted.
• Hair color should be limited to that found naturally. Extreme, eccentric, or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized. If a student uses dyes, tints, or bleaches, they must choose those that result in natural hair colors.
• Fingernails are to be clean, short, neatly trimmed, and without polish. Artificial nails or nail components are not permitted.
• Cosmetics should be conservatively applied and worn within the limits of good taste.
• Scents or colognes can cause allergic reactions or nausea in some clients and should not be used during client care experiences. Please note that a strong odor of tobacco products and use of vapors, etc. can be similarly offensive. Colognes, perfumes or scented shaving lotions are not to be used. Students should refrain from use of tobacco and/or vaping products while in uniform and during clinical experiences.