Growing hair a long a health issue for doing med...? (1 Viewer)

[Rohanco]

Okay I've got a bit of a weird question here. But I'm currently in the process growing my hair out, I'm at the stage where I can nearly pull all of it back into a bun, only the front bits fall out around my face. I was looking to get into Med if not Advanced science next year in Uni, and was just wondering if my hair length would be unacceptable for health reasons, working in a hospital environment and all. I can fix the loose front bits behind my ears with a couple of pins if that would be necessary. I have a few friends going into nursing and paramedcine, and they tell me in their courses, that if your hair is not long enough to be maintained in a pony tail, then it must be kept a shorter length that does not touch the collar of your shirt.

Like I said, unusual question. Does anyone have an answer for me? It would be a shame f I had to cut it but I'll do what I have to.

Thanks

 

[Alkanes]

Rofl. Cmon dude. Even if u get into med, you won't be going to hospitals until you're in like 3rd year. Plenty of time to think aye?

 

[Blue Suede]

Some uni's have you visit hospitals in your first year.

It should be absolutely fine, if it's a problem, then pin it back as you already said you were able to do.

 

[ilikecats]

This is why bobby pins and hair clips were invented...

 

[louielouiee]

I'm not so sure going to a medicine interview with long hair would make a good first impression either!