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Dress Code Policy

Policy Scope

This policy applies to all Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) students.

Policy Statement

All students will dress in a professional manner, appropriate for the situation and according to the following guidelines.

Attire

  1. DMS students will wear UNMC- branded Bahama Blue scrubs with or without a lab jacket in the classroom, laboratory, and clinic learning environments.
  2. A solid white or gray shirt may be worn under the scrub top and must be tucked into the scrub pant.
  3. Flat, enclosed-toe, neutral colored shoes are acceptable. Socks must be worn at all times.
  4. Students will follow the surgical dress code policy of their assigned clinical facility.
  5. UNMC student photo ID must be worn and visible at all times.

Accessories & Tattoos

  1. Simple jewelry may be worn with the uniform, i.e., small earrings, wedding rings, and watches.
  2. Single and/or discreet piercings of the ears, nose, lip, tongue and eyebrow are permitted.
  3. Examples of piercings not permissible may include but are not limited to large or multiple loops in the eyebrows, lip or nose, visible transdermal implants, or piercings on other areas of the face.
    1. Ear gauges must be plugged with flesh colored plugs while in clinic.
  4. Bandanas are not permitted.
  5. All visible tattoos on the face or neck must be covered (except permanent makeup).
  6. All visible tattoo designs that the average person would find offensive, including but not limited to hateful, violent, profane and/or nudity, must be completely covered.

Students are held responsible for their appearance and may be sent home if inappropriately attired or groomed. Time missed due to a dress code violation will be deducted from a student’s leave time.