The student of nursing is expected to portray
professionalism by being well groomed and dressed appropriately for
the clinical agency being utilized. Unless the instructor specifies
otherwise, the accepted uniform for clinical experience for female
students will be a white uniform (dress or pantsuit) selected by the
student. Undergarments should not be visible through the uniform. For
male students, the uniform is a red shirt and black trousers. Plain, white, comfortable, closed-toe, closed-heel nurse's shoes
and white hose are to be worn. T-shirts, turtlenecks, and sweaters, if
needed, are to be completely white; sweatshirts are not to be worn. For
pediatric clinicals, age-appropriate printed smocks, jackets, or vests
may be worn with the Rutgers ID visible.
The Rutgers ID badge
must be visible at all times when in the clinical area. A red and black
patch designating student status at Rutgers University–Camden is available at the
bookstore. It should be sewn to the right chest area of the uniform and
lab coat and worn only for university student clinical experiences.
Student name pins (available at stationery and uniform shops) are to be
worn on the right side also.
Long hair is not to hang loose. It
should be pulled back and secured in place so that it cannot fall
forward. No hair ornamentation of any kind is to be worn. Nails should
be kept well trimmed to protect clients from injury or scratching. No
artificial nails are permitted. Colorless polish is permitted. Jewelry
should be limited to a watch and/or wedding band. No earrings, posts, or
ornamentation of any kind are to be worn. All facial jewelry must be
removed including tongue rings. All tattoos must be covered so as to not
be visible. Hair dyes other than naturally occurring hair colors are
not permitted.
A white lab coat with the Rutgers University
student patch sewn on the right chest area worn over professional-looking street clothes (no jeans) is required when the student goes into
the hospital to prepare for lab experiences. Community nursing uniform
will be corporate casual attire and lab jacket with student name tag and
ID, unless otherwise specified. Uniforms and equipment can be purchased
at uniform and department stores and/or through catalogs. Comparison
shopping is advised.
Name Pin
Name pins should be white
plastic with the student's name and "Rutgers University" engraved in
black letters, white background, no bigger than 1½ x 2½ . Example: MARY
SMITH, S.N., RUTGERS UNIVERSITY. Pins may be purchased at a uniform or stationery
store.
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