Community Uniform Guidelines

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.