Ok so i'm 19 and i work in the medical field (male) and for the longest time ( I've THOUGHT ABOUT THIS! ALOT!) i've wanted to get tattoo's of stars going up my forearms... i was bored one day at work so i decided to grab a pen and i did up lol so here's what it looked like. I'm getting a tattoo on my back and it has a small nautical star black and blue so now i'll change it and have at least one nautical star on each forearm. So here's what i want to know
1. Since i work in the medical field will i have to constatly covert it up and be in long sleeve shirts and thermals? What's your opinion?
2) What do you guys think about the stars... i'm not 100 percent sure as to if i want more added but for now i have this... for sure though i want them going smaller to bigger starting at the writst so.. was thinking maybe just the stars.. ideas are appreciated.
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2007-08-29 07:45:54 · 10 answers · asked by dc49x3 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
If you intend you stay in a medical field, it would be wise to look into this a little further. If you aren't really working in the public eye (ie. you're a lab rat, work in coding, food service, or are on the janitorial staff) then there wouldn't be much of a problem, but it would still be a good idea to ask your supervisors what company policies are on body art. If your immediate supervisor doesn't know, then check with the higher-ups until you have a definite answer.
Some hospitals and other medical offices have guidelines about visible tattoos and piercings. Some places require tattoos to be covered, and others might be be reluctant to hire a person with multiple, large tattoos on a very visible part of the body. This isn't usually due to the employers' feelings, but because many of the people visiting these establishments are older, they have different ideas about the meaning of tattoos.
I agree with most of the other answers. It would make more sense on a long-term basis to choose a different location for you ink. An area that is less visible (like your back or upper arms) wouldn't cause nearly as much public objection.
2007-08-29 09:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked as an RN for years prior to having children and have both of my wrists tattooed with small symbols. I wear a watch to cover the one of my left wrist and a charm bracelet on the right. I think the tattoos you have may be a little to large. The reason I say this is because in the medical field you want to maintain the image that you are a professional and are knowledgeable and trustworthy to make the patient comfortable and you might make someone think less of you with such large tattoos randomly placed.
I would stick with smaller tattoos in such visible spots as your arms. Your employer will probably not mind the tattoos regardless as long as you are a good worker. Lots of people have tats and piercings nowadays.
2007-08-29 08:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by philosophy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the medical field you would most defiantly need to keep them covered. So you need to decide weather or not you want to wear long sleeves to work every day for the rest of your life.. or not. I would say go for the back tattoo and leave your forearms alone!
2007-08-29 07:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dreams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at a Hospice, we care for mostly older dying people. We have one Social Worker that has tats. She was asked a few times not to come back to peoples homes. They felt poorly about her for that. Now remember, these are people mostly between 60 and 80. Different generation.
2007-08-29 07:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by cliff1224 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i work at a hospital and i work with guys who have visible tattoos on their arms and necks. i am a female who has tattoos but they are not visible when i am at work. you will need to check with your hospital's policy on visible tattoos as every place has their own rules and regulations. visible tattoos are something that can definitely have a negative affect on your job. visible tattoos are a huge commitment and too often these days people don't stop to consider the ramifications of getting something so permanent.
good luck with whatever you decide to do.
2007-08-29 10:32:19 · answer #5 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and I have colleagues with visible tattoos and it's never been a problem, as long as they are not offensive people shouldn't mind. (I'd cover them up for interviews though as some people can be very narrow minded).
2007-08-29 07:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by klister83 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not something I would personally get... I think stars are overdone IMO. All 3 tat's I have are original and mean something special to me. But if you like it go for it. I wouldn't get one just to keep it covered up all the time.
2007-08-29 07:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by musicgrl42002 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I SAY WHO GIVES A CRAP. I WORK IN THE MEDICAL FIELD, WITH PATIENTS ALL DAMM DAY.
I GOT VISIBLE TATTOOS AS WELL..
I CAN UNDERSTAND UR CONCEPT ON THE FOREARMS.. BUT WHY THERE?!?!?! STARS WOULD LOOK GOOD ANYWHERE.. SMALL TO BIG.. ON UR LEG, ON UR UPPER ARM.. ETC. I DONT SEE WHY THEY WOULD HAVE A PROBLEM.. THEY SHOULDNT, IT AINT THEIR BUSINESS WHAT U PUT ON UR BODY. IT NOT GONNA CHANGE UR WORK ETHICS... HAHA. FK EM
2007-08-29 08:09:34 · answer #8 · answered by LoLo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont think you should have a problem but i would check with your boss that way you wont loss your job
2007-08-29 07:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by THE TATTOO MAN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dunno, but if the medical thing doesn't work out, you'd look good as a clown in a circus with those.
2007-08-29 07:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋