• Minimal jewelry may be worn. Students may wear a plain wedding band/engagement ring. It is preferred that no earrings be worn; however, unadorned pierced metal studded (post) earrings, confined to the earlobe, are acceptable. Studs may not exceed 1/8" in diameter. Facial and oral jewelry or piercings are not acceptable. Additional restrictions may be required by individual clinical agencies and will be communicated by nursing faculty.
• The wearing of visible body rings (piercings) is not permitted in the practicum setting.
• Visible body art (tattoos) must be tastefully concealed.

In all cases, the decision regarding appropriateness of apparel and appearances rests with the clinical faculty. If a student is determined by clinical faculty to be out of compliance with the dress code, the student will be issued a clinical alert and not be permitted to participate in practicum experiences that day. A Uniform Infraction Form (Appendix D) will be completed.

Uniform Utilization

• Uniforms are to be worn only in the clinical area, skills laboratory, and for activities approved by the nursing Faculty.
• While in uniform, students may NOT smoke or use vaping products, etc.
• While in uniform, students must eat only in the areas designated according to agency policy. Gum chewing in the practicum area is not permitted.
• Uniforms are the property of the students. However, the uniform represents the University and may be worn only by undergraduate students enrolled in the nursing program.
• Upon graduation, students have the option to donate their uniforms to the School of Nursing. Donations will be accepted by the department.

Uniform Infractions

An infraction in uniform regulation will be considered a serious offense and will be reflected in both the student's formative and summative clinical evaluation. Students will receive a written report of the infraction from the faculty on the day of the occurrence. Deviations from the uniform policy will be documented on the student's evaluation tool as designated by the course evaluation process and may result in removal of the student from practicum experience and receipt of an unexcused clinical absence.