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Healthcare workers must be understanding.  Patients may be frustrating if they don’t feel well.  It’s important not to lose your temper or become frustrated yourself.

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The uniform may be scrubs and may require a certain color based on your department. White scrubs tend to be the most widely used. If regular clothes are allowed then always dress professional. Be neat and free of wrinkles.

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Empathy is being able to understand patient’s feelings and care for them.  Not everyone has the ability of interest in working to care for someone, but healthcare workers require it in their line of work.

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Less is more - Jewelry should be limited to wedding ring, small earrings and a watch.  Body jewelry is not allowed because it is not professional. Makeup should be natural.

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Hairstyles should be professional with natural hair color and clean and nicely styled.  Some jobs may require long hair to be pinned back.

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Tattoos take away from a professional appearance and some facilities may require them to be covered by clothing at all times.  The exception is any tattoo for medical alert purposes.

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Nails should be clean, short and natural free of nail polish and artificial nails.

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Clean personal hygiene including being free of odors (tobacco or body odor for example).

Being professional makes you more approachable and trusted. Patients have to trust that you will take care of them and do your work honestly.

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White, leather shoes typically required but others may be accepted.  Avoid open-toed shoes such as sandals.  Shoes should be clean and nice in appearance.