My husband got his first tattoo at age 40 and month later he went and got another one.  He now has 3! 

I agree that there is something addictive about good tattoos.  I got my first one when I was 25 (picked something off the wall) no big deal.  Now, 31 years later I have gotten 5 tattoos in the last 6 months, and they are not little ones!  I am a nurse in a hospital in a small town, but am always surprised at how many of my co-workers are inked.  Every new tattoo has been well thought out & has deep meaning for me.  Both my lower legs have tattoos & both shoulder blades & upper arms.  I didn't think I would get one lower than my elbow, but my next one will be on my forearm.  I will just wear long sleeves under my scrubs.  I enjoy seeing other tattoos & hearing about the stories behind them.  I think I like the "shock value" of telling people I have tattoos because on the outside, no one would suspect it of me.  It's really fun!

I don't like them personally.   But to each his own  And yes, it can hinder you from getting a job if you can see the tats.  So, cover them up.  Never get them on your neck or arms if possible.  there are plenty of other places for tats.

for a professional job of course they need to be hidden

it doesn't make you a weirdo cause you have one or many

I personally wouldn't like to see them on necks and lower arms of a professional

get them, enjoy them, and place them in an appropriate area

For me, tattoos are symbols of my life with out words. It is a lifestyle that is personal to me; something that my husband and I share. Besides, my husband thinks that they are sexy. Yes, God gave us our skin wihtout tattoos, but not without markings. I have about 9 birth marks all over my body! When we die, our body's are left for dust and our spirits are what live in enternity. I do not feel that tattoos are against God or against Christian beliefs! I know many devoute Christians that have tattoos. 

I currently have two tattoos about the size of my palm on my stomach and lower back.  My stepgrandmothers brother (older man)  met me at a pool party at my fathers home and proceded to tell me how disgusting he thought women with tattoos were.  Later, after I refused to be offended by his outdated opinion and basically laughed him off,  he apologized.  I play roller derby, and we happen to have three R.N.s on our team, counting me, one of which isn't tattooed.  The other is one of the most brillant nurses I know, and has a backpiece.  Everyone has their own opinions, but just like I don't tell people that don't have them that they should go get them, I find it rather ignorant when people rant and rave.  I plan to get a backpiece after nursing school wraps up.  I don't plan to get anything that can't be covered by a short scrub top. I happen to LOVE when I see patients who have them, because even when they are incoherent and about to pass away, an old wrinkly tattoo reminds me that once they were young, and if they could speak to me, they'd probably have a story or two.  As far as scarring a "beautiful" body, that's also an opinion.  To me, stretch marks and spider veins are ugly, and I'd rather look at a beautiful piece of art.   I agree that our profession has a image of purity, and that it can effect employment,  but having them is no reflection on your abilities. As far as tattoos looking "dirty"and inspiring the need to be "scrubbed"  that is rather offensive.  And quoting the Old Testament for backup for your beliefs? Give me a break.  That's why there is a New Testament.  Eye for an eye became turn the other cheek, and so forth.  You don't like them?  Fine.  But keep comments about dirtiness where they belong, to yourself. 

i live in baltimore... and plenty of nurses have tats that show... im a ST, but a lot of the nurses at my school have them.... i don't see the big deal most of the time is a name or something... if it was something offensive then that would be a different story..

squirmals says ...

I have courage written on my left shoulder in asian writing

Asian writing? Huh?

A good rule of thumb is... never ever get a tattoo in a language you are not completely fluent in. 

Im curious about the tattoo in the nursing field.  i decided to get a tattoo tributed to my birth son (i am a birth mother). Its just a taurus symbol with his birthdate on the bottom..its on my wrist.  very tasteful..  What are my chances now being hired somewhere?  i Know i can cover it with  a long sleeve shirt.  When i go to an interview should i cover it? or have them see it and decide what to do?

Hey, they are not MY rules....LOL

Come to think of it.. it's not that funny.... I do not think I even want devout christains in hell.. talk about a buzz kill.

Kittyrn says ...

It's amazing for someone that is an athiest, that every post is turned toward GOD.  Must be on your mind an awful lot, I thought that was the reason to be an athiest, was to not think of GOD.

Now that is not fair. I am pretty sure there was at least ONE post I did not turn towards god.

LOL; you actually made think of the scripture where Jesus said "even the rocks would cry out".  There is actually a website, geared toward atheists who found GOD, about how they couldn't stop thinking about GOD, even though they proclaimed to not believe in him, and that scripture is their mantra. 

I don't believe in the Easter bunny too, but I think about the Easter bunny only once or twice a year, as a matter of fact, I think it's the only time I've mentioned the Easter bunny on this website, lol

cuttie says ...

What is the first thing a man say, when he is in danger ????

I usualy drop the F bomb.

I am still waiting to hear why christians get tatoos when it is CLEARLY forbidden in the bible.

cuttie says ...

 oh, I think I struck a nerve!!!, LOL, LOVE IT!!!!

I'm being very very serious here. You really do not wnat to get into a "Flame war' with me. Seriously.. please back off.