Student Dress Code

All students are expected to be well-groomed and maintain a professional appearance in both the clinical setting and on campus.

The following are not appropriate in the learning environment, including classrooms and clinical settings:

Long, sculpted nails
Mini-skirts or short shorts
Midriff-baring or halter tops
Low-cut tops or any clothing exposing the chest area, breasts, or cleavage
Tattered jeans, frayed, or worn pants
Tight-fitting clothing
Sweatshirts or T-shirts with offensive language or imagery
Sunglasses, hats, ball caps, or brimmed hats of any kind indoors

Maintaining a professional appearance is essential for representing both yourself and Donnelly College in a manner consistent with the standards of the healthcare profession.

UNIFORMS - Uniforms must be clean, wrinkle-free and in good repair.

Student uniforms will be purchased by the student
PN students are required to wear all red scrubs
RN students are required to wear all black scrubs
Students are required to wear the student uniform in the clinical and lab setting when performing practicums only
Scrub Jackets (white only) may be worn for warmth

UNDERGARMENTS

A white short or long-sleeved shirt may be worn under the scrub top
A white turtleneck may be worn for additional warmth

SOCKS

Only white or neutral-colored socks or hosiery are permitted

SHOES

Shoes must be solid white or solid black.
Footwear must be clean, polished, and in good repair, including clean shoelaces if applicable.
Prohibited: Clogs, sandals, and boots.

ID BADGE

Students must wear the ID badge provided by Donnelly
Badges must be worn visible above the waist
ID badges are for school-related activities only and must not be worn outside of school settings
Lost badges must be replaced immediately through the college Admissions Department

JEWELRY

Only wedding or engagement rings may be worn with the uniform. Rings with large stones are not permitted
Earrings must be small and inconspicuous (gold, silver, pearl, or diamond posts only). One pair of earrings may be worn—no hoops or dangling styles
The only acceptable watch is a nurse’s watch with a second hand. Ornamental or digital watches are not permitted
Body piercings (tongue, nose, lip, eyebrows, etc.) are not allowed. A clear or skin-colored post may be worn if needed