off-site). Affiliate policy may stipulate additional restrictions which will be conveyed to the student at the beginning of a practicum experience by the course faculty. Nursing attire requirements and other role expectation and conduct standards are outlined in the School of Nursing Student Handbook. This policy is a guide and, as such, is not intended to be exhaustive of the School of Nursing attire expectations.

In addition to the policies and procedures outlined by the School of Nursing, students are required to adhere to all the policies and procedures outlined by the affiliate agencies. Affiliation policy regarding clothing and personal appearance supersedes those established by the School of Nursing. To ensure patient safety and professional learning, a faculty member may, at any time, determine the immediate implementation of a more exacting adjustment to this policy. Exceptions to the policy will be determined on a case-by-case basis and conveyed by faculty according to the on-site or off-site experience objectives.

Laboratory Coat

1. The school designated laboratory coat is a required attire item and must be worn at all times. An exception is made for areas in the clinical setting where a lab coat is prohibited, or employees must wear hospital-issued attire.
2. The use and wear of the laboratory coat with the school approved emblem is restricted to practicum periods as designated by the SON faculty.
3. When the laboratory coat is worn the name badge must be worn.
4. The laboratory coat must be in good repair, clean, neat, wrinkle free, and appropriate size and length.

School of Nursing Emblem

The program emblem shall be sewn to the left sleeve of the laboratory coat 1/4 below the sleeve shoulder.

Name Badges

Name badges shall be worn at all times while on duty, except by those who are restricted from wearing the badge while in sterile environments. The school approved name badge should be purchased from Dove Professional Apparel. The name badge must be attached to the professional wear. Name badges will be worn on the upper left portion of the jacket. For infection control and safety reasons, students may not wear their name badge on a lanyard.

Personal Appearance and Hygiene

All students must be clean and maintain appropriate personal hygiene with regard to their body, hair and nails.

1. Because nurses interact closely with others, being without the scent of perfumes, body odor, strong food smells or cigarette smoke is an important consideration. To facilitate client care and avoid allergic reactions in others, students will use only unscented body and hair products are allowed. Perfumes, cologne, and other scented products are prohibited.

2. Cosmetics

Cosmetics, if worn, must be modest and within the limits of good taste.

3. Hair Coloring and Styling

Hair must be a natural color and style. It must be clean, neatly combed/brushed and not