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Students may be required to dress in business/professional attire at times.  \n\n| REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE: | DETAILS: |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hair should be kept off the collar and away from the face for both male and female students | • Hair should be kept off the collar and away from the face and must be secured in a manner that doesn't interfere with patient safety or care.\u003Cbr>• Head coverings may only be worn for medical, religious, or cultural reasons.\u003Cbr>• Facial hair must be clean, neat, and well-groomed. If facial hair is long, it must be secured in a manner that doesn't interfere with patient safety or care. |\n| Fingernails must not extend beyond the fingertip. | • For patient safety and infection control artificial nails are prohibited for students who touch patients.\u003Cbr>• Nails must be trimmed so as not to extend more than 1/4 inch past the fingertip, and polish must be in good repair.\u003Cbr>• No artificial or synthetic nails including but not limited to gels, acrylic or shellac. |\n| Jewelry/Piercings/Tattoo | • Ear piercings are allowed. For safety concerns dangling earrings not permitted in patient-facing roles.\u003Cbr>• Ear gauges must have flesh or clear plug.\u003Cbr>• Small stud nose piercings are permitted. Visible septum piercings and nose piercings presenting safety hazards are not allowed.\u003Cbr>• Face, tongue, and other visible piercings are not permitted.\u003Cbr>• Visible tattoos are permitted but must not be disrespectful, derogatory, profane, or obscene. If tattoos violate policy or deviate from above statement, they must be covered. |\n|  |  |\n| REQUIRED UNIFORM COMPONENTS: | SUPPLIER:\u003Cbr>All Items MUST be purchased from the XU Gallagher bookstore |\n| Xavier Gray embroidered warm-up jacket.\u003Cbr>• Women’s\u003Cbr>• Men’s\u003Cbr>Xavier Gray embroidered scrub top.\u003Cbr>• Women’s\u003Cbr>• Men’s\u003Cbr>➢ Worn over a short sleeve white crew neck T-shirt. Due to infection control, no long-sleeved T-shirts are permitted.\u003Cbr>Navy scrub pants.\u003Cbr>• Women’s Pants\u003Cbr>• Men’s Pants\u003Cbr>• Pants must be hemmed and not touching the ground. | [https://xavier.bncollege.com/](https://xavier.bncollege.com/)\u003Cbr>Search: Scrubs\u003Cbr>XU Gallagher Bookstore: Prices and selection subject to change based on vendor availability.\u003Cbr>• Jacket and scrub top must have embroidery “Xavier University/College of Nursing”. This embroidery is automatic once you place your order. |\n| Xavier student nurse name badge.\u003Cbr>• Must be worn on the collar and visible at all times | Xavier University College of Nursing orders the badges (paid by student thru nursing course fee) . The student is responsible for |\n\n\n| during lab/simulation and hospital experiences. | paying the cost to replace a lost or damaged badge. Badges are distributed in class. |\n| --- | --- |\n| White or black non-permeable professional (waterproof) or athletic shoes.\u003Cbr>o Closed toe and closed heel.\u003Cbr>o Matching crew or higher socks are required.\u003Cbr>o Mesh shoes and Crocs are unacceptable. | Purchase on your own\u003Cbr>o Shoes with mesh or holes such as Crocs are examples of unacceptable shoes since substances can penetrate them. Shoes should be clean and have clean shoelaces. |\n| 1. Dual-head stethoscope (dual includes a diaphragm and bell) | Purchase on your own, as directed. |\n| 2. BP cuff – standard size\u003Cbr>(Manual BP cuff. NO machines, automatic, batteries, etc.) | Suggestions:\u003Cbr>Purchase a stethoscope with comfortable ear pieces. |\n| 3. Penlight | • SNO is partnered with MDF instruments-a percentage will be donated to SNO:\u003Cbr>•  [https://mdfinstruments.com/collections/xavier-nursing](https://mdfinstr","cbCaiiMTxB9E2Ktn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiMTxB9E2Ktn","pdf",134851,"English","# Uniform policy start date and exceptions\n# Required professional appearance\n## Hair and facial grooming\n## Fingernails\n## Jewelry, piercings, tattoos\n# Required uniform components and supplier\n## Scrubs and jacket\n## Name badge\n## Shoes\n# Required lab/simulation and hospital gear","[{\"question\":\"When do nursing students need to begin wearing the required uniform?\",\"answer\":\"Students are required to be in uniform for lab beginning the week of August 17, 2026.\"},{\"question\":\"Are students allowed to deviate from the uniform policy for medical, religious, or cultural reasons?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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