20 Ink Designs for Nurse Tattoos
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Tattoos are more than just tattoos.
For some people, tattoos symbolize important life events, self-expression, and artistic freedom. For others, they can represent beliefs. In most cases, however, people get tattoos just for the sake of getting them.
Unfortunately, for nurses, getting tattoos isn’t that easy. Apart from the wrong impression tattoos create, they can also hinder a nurse’s chances of getting hired.
But, wait! Before you actually reject the idea, make sure you check with your hospital policy first.
You see, although there’s no strict rule on nurses wearing tattoos, institutions implement different policies. Some institutions implement a very strict dress code and don’t allow tattoos of any kind or size. There are institutions that can accept and allow nurses to get tattoos but they will be required to cover them up.
Here are some good reasons why:
To avoid offending co-workers and patients
Tattoos that have political, religious and sexual connotations can offend other people. Even tattoos that don’t have any offensive meaning can throw off other people.
To promote professionalism
Nurses are required to maintain a professional image all the time. Anything that can alter that image can be restricted in the workplace. This includes not just tattoos, but piercings and certain clothing, too.
Take note that having tattoos doesn’t mean you are unprofessional. This article, for example, shares some studies that reveal how patients are unaffected by body art.
To encourage equality
Small tattoos, particularly when placed on the right areas, won’t be that noticeable. This is why most employers are willing to accept nurses with these tattoos. Unfortunately, this can cause an issue with fairness as nurses with larger tattoos may need to use cover-ups with those with smaller ones can have exposed tattoos.
Now that we got those things out of the way, here are some great tattoos for nurses you can draw inspiration from.
1A simple tattoo of the symbolic Caduceus
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blue-Inked-Caduceus-Wrist-Tattoo.jpg)
2A tattoo merging a variation of the Caduceus symbol and a stethoscope
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Caduceus-With-Stethoscope-Tattoo.jpg)
3Looking for something cool?
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Geometric-Caduceus-Arm-Tattoo.jpg)
4A lifetime commitment
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Rod-Of-Asclepius-Wrist-Tattoo.jpg)
5Everyday is a beautiful day
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Its-A-Beautiful-Day-To-Save-Lives-Tattoo.jpg)
6A heartbeat for life
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Just-Live-With-Life-Line-Tattoo.jpg)
7A small tattoo with a deep meaning
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Minimal-Heart-Beat-Inspired-Wrist-Tattoo.jpg)
9The kind of stethoscope that can last you for a while
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Simple-Stethoscope-Forearm-Tattoo.jpg)
10Proud to be a nurse
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nurse-tattoo-1-696x522.jpg)
11For friends and colleagues
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nurse-tattoo-2-e1572883069221.jpg)
12Not always black and white
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nurse-tattoo-3-e1572883216282.jpg)
13Nursing symbols
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nurse-tattoo-4.jpg)
14The nursing cap
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nurse-tattoo-5-e1572883543195.jpg)
15When nursing is in your heart
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nurse-tattoo-6.jpg)
16A cute nurse owl
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Nurse-Owl-Leg-Tattoo.jpg)
17…because not all heroes wear capes.
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Super-RN-Arm-Tattoo.jpg)
18A stylish tattoo of a nurse with roses
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Fierce-Nurse-Arm-Tattoo.jpg)
19A colorful image of a gypsy nurse
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Traditional-Nurse-Arm-Tattoo.jpg)
20An old school nurse tattoo
![](https://www.nursebuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Vintage-Nurse-Arm-Tattoo.jpg)
Which of these tattoos for nurses did you find interesting? See more nurse tattoos from other websites on the Internet.