Abstract
Body art as self-expression is controversial in the health care work environment and the ethical and professional discussions surrounding body art in nursing must begin in educational programs. Using current evidence in academic and clinical nursing literature, this project aims to enhance inclusion and diversity within nursing programs.
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Sigma Membership
Phi Iota
Lead Author Affiliation
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Body Art, Diversity in the Work Environment, Self-expression
Recommended Citation
Gary, Jodie C. and Pittman, Alison F., "Considering body art in dress code policies in colleges of nursing" (2021). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 111.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2021/posters_2021/111
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2021
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Considering body art in dress code policies in colleges of nursing
Virtual Event
Body art as self-expression is controversial in the health care work environment and the ethical and professional discussions surrounding body art in nursing must begin in educational programs. Using current evidence in academic and clinical nursing literature, this project aims to enhance inclusion and diversity within nursing programs.