Female
The official uniform consists of regulation white slacks or skirt and regulation red knit shirt with the official College of Nursing embroidery in white on the left sleeve. The official red knit shirt with the embroidery cannot be substituted. The regulation uniform jacket must have the College of Nursing custom patch on the left sleeve. The name pin is to be worn on the front left side of the jacket. When the jacket is not worn, the name pin should be on the front left side of the red shirt. White or neutral-colored hosiery (or socks if slacks are worn) must be worn.
Male
The official uniform consists of regulation white slacks and regulation red knit shirt with the official College of Nursing embroidery in white on the left sleeve. The white uniform jacket with the College of Nursing custom patch appropriately sewn on the left sleeve must be worn. The name pin must be worn on the front left side of the jacket. When the jacket is not worn, the name pin is to be placed on the front left side of the red shirt. A white pants belt and white socks must be worn.
Name Pins
The official Rutgers College of Nursing red and white identification name pin must be worn at all times.
Clinical Settings
The
uniform must be worn on days in which you are in the clinical area
unless faculty specifies otherwise. The uniform regulations stated
above apply to many clinical settings. However, clinical practice dress
codes may vary among clinical facilities/sites. Students are expected
to adhere to any requirements specific to a particular clinical site.
Uniforms are only to be worn in clinical areas or at designated
community events, such as health fairs. When going to the clinical site
after clinical hours, an ID and name tag along with uniform jacket and
dress pants/skirt should be worn--no jeans.
Community Nursing Practice Settings
All
students must wear navy blue or black slacks or skirts, plain white
tailored blouses or shirts, and professional business shoes (dark in
color) or the uniform as required by the clinical agency. Denim
material is not permitted.
Hair
Hair
must be above the collar, either short or securely fastened, and be
neat and clean. Men must be clean-shaven or have a neatly trimmed beard
and/or mustache. Extreme hair styles are not permitted and include but
are not limited to unnatural colors, partially shaved heads, and hair
styles that impair vision.
Jewelry
Jewelry should be minimal (i.e., a wedding band, small post earrings, and a watch with a second hand).
Shoes
When the white uniform is worn, shoes must be white, of uniform type, and clean. Sneakers or clogs are not permitted.
Nails
Fingernails
should be kept clean and trimmed so that they are no longer than
one-fourth inch past the end of the finger. Nail polish, if worn,
should be neutral. Decals, charms, artificial nails, and airbrushing
are not permitted.
Body Jewelry
Body jewelry in visible places such as eyebrows, nose, lips, and tongue is not permitted during clinical rotations.
Cosmetics
Perfume, cologne, and scented aftershave are discouraged.
Tattoos
Tattoos should be covered.
Miscellaneous
A stethoscope and bandage scissors are required for students.
