MCCD Official Dress Code

All students must present themselves in a professional manner at all times while enrolled in the nursing program. Students must be in compliance with the professional dress code guidelines at all times to remain in the clinical setting.

The following guidelines are mandatory for students to remain in compliance with the professional dress code:

(A.) Students are to wear the official nursing program uniform in all clinical settings unless setting or agency requires other clinical attire. Tops and pants are to be of the official MCCDNP uniform color. Only the official student uniform jacket may be worn over the uniform. Picture ID badge is worn upper left side of uniform at all times while in the clinical agency.

(B.) No jewelry is to be worn with the uniform except wedding rings, engagement rings, one pair of small post earrings, and wristwatch. Necklaces must be kept under clothing and not visible.

(C.) No visible facial or body piercing jewelry or tattoos. No objects of any type may be worn on the tongue. If necessary, a small beige bandage is permitted to cover visible piercing.

(D.) Hair must be clean, worn off collar, and back from face while in uniform. Makeup should be subtle and in good taste. Neatly trimmed beards and mustaches are permitted.

(E.) No chewing gum while in the nursing laboratory or in the clinical setting.

(F.) The uniform must be clean and neat. 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. Undergarments cannot be visible under the pants.

(G.) White socks or neutral nylons must be worn with the uniform. Uniform style shoes and laces must be clean and white with low heels. No open toes, backless shoes or sandals. White clogs with non-porous top and a back strap are permitted.

(H.) Fingernails must be clean, short with clear, neutral or pale polish, if any. Artificial nails, nail wraps, or extenders are not permitted in the clinical setting.

(I.) Pagers and cell phones disrupt lectures and clinical experiences. Place on a silent code or turn it off. Any response to pagers must be done at a public telephone and only while on break from the clinical unit. Students using cell phones for communication of any type or taking pictures in the classroom, nursing laboratory, or the clinical unit face disciplinary action that may include permanent dismissal.