A community uniform is required to be worn by all ADN students when participating in any required/optional community activity in which the clinical uniform is not worn and the student represents the ADN program.
Community activities include, but are not limited to:
- Spectracare and Altacare clinical experiences.
- Support group activities.
- Picking up assignments at the hospitals (a buttoned up lab coat and name tag must also be worn).
- Participation in health fairs.
- Assisting with blood drives.
- Public travel/attendance associated with professional meetings, seminars, conventions.
The community uniform is limited to the following attire:
- Polo-style shirt (collar required), short or long sleeved, solid color of burgundy or white, loose fitting; the WANS polo shirt may be worn instead.
- Khaki colored tailored trousers, Docker’s style (male or female) or knee length skirt (female only). No jeans styles, no cargo pants, no sweat pants, no decorations or appliques on pants.
- Closed-in low-heeled shoes in white, khaki, or black, or plain athletic style (tennis) shoes.
- Jewelry, make-up, and nail polish in accordance with clinical uniform guidelines.
- No visible cleavage or bellies.