Is a ponytail conisdered “off the collar” for nurses with long hair?
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I am going to start nursing school at Dallas Nursing Institute this Wednesday, and have no idea if a ponytail might be considered “off the collar” and “away from the face.” I have thick, heavy hair to the middle of my back, and I do not know if pulling my hair up in a high ponytail would be enough for me, or will i be told to find a new style? Is it alright to have long hair as long as it isn’t in your face or in the way?
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Answer by cat lady
As a Nurse wearing your hair in a ponytail should be ok. Some places are more strict so alot of nurses put on their long hair up in ponytail clips. Holds it again and off the neck. There are several reasons. Your hair is a source of “bugs” that can cause infections and pulling it back can put that on your palms. Another explanation why is that your hands are into all sorts of things in hospitals, even using the phone or computer screen, and you don’t want to be pulling your hair back and touching your hands or your face. Your school may have its own restrictions so see what they are. Good luck in nursing school. Its really hard and alot of work but worth it when its over.
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