109. NEWS FLASH: My messy bun does not impact my nursing practice. Let's get our priorities straight.

<p>Have you heard about the recent policy changes at some hospitals that do not allow nurses to wear their hair in a messy bun?! This goes right along with dress codes that prevent piercings, tattoos, different colored hair, or other individual aesthetic choices that have NO IMPACT on our abilities to do our jobs. Last I checked, I can still run a code in a messy bun. This action is truly reflective of the direction that our culture is going in. One that focuses on POLICING nurses and HCWs rather than implementing  practices that would actually SUPPORT them. <br/><br/>What if instead of dress code changes and tracking technology (like SwipeSense), we could have safe staffing, appropriate patient ratios, adequate training/pay, and policies that actually protect us? You know, things that would actually SOLVE the problem! We have to stand up, guys. It is time for a new chapter in healthcare. <br/><br/>Follow along and join the Nursing Co-op community on Instagram @ashley_nursingcoop and on Facebook in The Nursing Co-op Huddle! We would love to see you there! As always, message me with any feedback, comments, or questions on Instagram, or shoot me an email at thenursingcoop@gmail.com. Happy Nursing!</p>