School of Nursing Uniform Policy
Students must maintain a professional appearance in the lab, when preparing for clinical, and in all clinical settings. This means wearing the BScN uniform or clothing that is appropriate to the setting and/or to agency policy. This policy is intended to ensure students are easily identified, are professional, safe, and do not place patients at risk. It is not intended to restrict dress. If your attire is unacceptable, the clinical teacher or the placement personnel may ask you to leave the clinical area, and this will be documented as an absence in your student records. Use of personal electronic devices is not permitted in the lab or clinical setting.
(See Appropriate Use of Electronic Devices Policy).
Lab
- Hair must be neat, tied back and off the collar if appropriate to the learning content (e.g. surgical asepsis).
- Jewelry must be minimal and safe.
- Clean and wrinkle-free BScN uniform (scrub top & bottom) and name tag must be worn.
- Clean closed shoes (e.g. no open heels or toes).
- Unscented products only.
Clinical Experience
- Dress, grooming and behaviour must be professional and adhere to infection control requirements and health and safety requirements.
- *Students must consult agency policies and adhere to further expectations as relevant.
- Preparation for Clinical (Going to Clinical Site to do Research)
- In hospital, students must wear a clean and wrinkle-free BScN uniform scrub top with either business or professions dress bottoms (no jeans/leggings).
- A clearly visible LU or LUCC student name tag.
- Hair and jewelry as per the uniform policy of the School of Nursing and practice setting.
- Unscented products only.
- When in Clinical Setting providing Patient Care
- Hospital
- Clean and wrinkle-free BScN uniform and clearly visible LU or LUCC student name tage must be worn.
- As an infection control practice, students should change into their BScN uniform at the clinical site prior to the commencement of their clinical shift, and must change out of their uniform before leaving the clinical setting. BScN students are not permitted to wear their uniform in public places or on public transportation.
- Shoes must only be worn in the hospital. They must be white, clean, and closed (without open heels or toes). White runners without large-print advertising are permitted.
- Unscented products only.
- Personal hygiene and cleanliness must be maintained.
- Minimal makeup.
- Hair neat, clean, and off the collar. Long hair must be tied back.
- Beard, moustaches, and sideburns must be trimmed and clean. Additional considerations may apply for mask fit testing, and ongoing mask fit, to ensure a proper seal and adequate protection.
- Nails must be clean, short, and natural (without artificial attachments and/or polish).
- Minimal jewelry with the exception of medic alerts, plain wedding bands, and conservative pieced studs are permitted.
- Religious head covers must be fastened securly and non-dangling.
- Community
- Professional attire, including dresses, skirts, tunics, shirts, and pants of an acceptable length and style. Avoid logos and sleeveless tops.
- Jewelry, make-up, hairstyles and shoes that are professional, minimize the risk of infection, and provide ease of movement.
- Carry identification that showes your BScN student status.
- Unscented products only.
Individual considerations must be discussed with School of Nursing Faculty. Accommodations for reasons such as, but not limited to, religious and cultural practices.Unique accommodations are considered provided the student remains identifiable and distinct from health care staff, is consistent with infection prevention and control, and protects students and clients from potential harm.
Revised: April 2021; Next Review: April 2023