Clinical Practicum Dress Code
Uniforms must be clean and pressed. Socks must be worn with shoes. Fingernails should be clean and neat and not interfere with clinical duties or productivity standards of the agency. As per The Joint Commission standards for patient care, artificial fingernails, extenders, acrylic wraps, acrylic powder, gel polish and nail art are not allowed. Any nail polish worn must be free from chips and able to be removed using a standard nail polish remover in less than 30 seconds.
Facial, tongue, or other piercings are not appropriate (with the exception of post earrings) and must be removed during clinical practicum. One post earring per ear is allowed.
Student ID Badges are to be worn by all students for clinical practicum and other designated learning experiences and must be presented when requested by security personnel. Badges must be worn above the waist with full first and last name, program and College name visible. If a student loses a badge, it should be reported to Student Academic and Support Services and Security immediately. No stickers or pins, which cover important information, should be adhered to the badge. : Student badges expire at the end of the student’s program. Under no circumstances is any student to give his/her badge to anyone else for any purpose, or to use or display another student badge. Students are to only wear the GSON student badge while in the clinical setting. No other employee badges may be worn during school related activities. Violations may be cause for corrective action.
A professional appearance is expected at all times in the division for patient and clinical assignments. Students will maintain personal hygiene, including oral care. Students will bathe daily and use deodorant to prevent offensive body odor and/or cigarette smell. No cologne, after-shave and/or perfumes are permitted. Hair is to be kept clean, neat. Long hair should be pulled back or braided to not interfere with patient care activities. Facial hair must be clean and trimmed. Head coverings are allowed for religious observance only.
Students purchase school scrubs and lab jackets through a College-approved vendor. Uniform representatives are available during New Student Orientations; otherwise these services are available online.
Those items marked by an asterisk (*) below, must be purchased from the College-approved vendor.
The undergraduate uniform consists of the following items:
- Galaxy blue scrubs (top with Barnes-Jewish College signature logo and pants or skirt)*
- White lab jacket (with Barnes-Jewish College signature logo)*
- White or black, solid color, needle-resistant, non-slip shoes. Heels and toes must be covered. Socks must be worn.
- Blue student ID badge
Pre-clinical attire to review patient information and visit with a patient is: white lab jacket with the College logo embroidered on the front, and student ID badge over the following options:
- The full College uniform
OR
- College approved pre-clinical attire:
- Solid color slacks, pants or skirt (no more than 3” above knee). No leggings or denim material allowed.
- Sweater, blouse or collared shirt free of logos (with the exception of College logo if desired)
- Clean, professional appearing footwear. Heels and toes must be covered.
Failure to follow the dress code may result in dismissal for the day’s experiences, which will result in a failure for the day’s activities.
Students in the graduate programs are required to maintain a professional appearance and follow the individual clinical site’s dress code or guidelines.