NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
Appendix F: Student Dress, Professional Appearance, and Identification Policy
Purpose: To provide National Louis University (NLU) Physician Assistant (PA) Students with the Dress Code and Identification Policy.
Website: www.nlupaprogram.com
Effective Date: 11/1/2026
Last Reviewed: 11/1/2026
Student Professional Conduct and Expectations — Policy Statement
The National Louis University (NLU) Physician Assistant (PA) Program promotes the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, integrity, accountability, respect, and patient-centered care. Consistent with the National Louis University Student Guidebook, Student Code of Conduct, and the Program’s Technical Standards and Professional Competencies, students are expected to demonstrate professional behavior and appearance throughout all phases of the curriculum.
Professional appearance contributes to:
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Patient confidence
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Professional identity formation
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Safe clinical practice
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Infection prevention
● Respect for patients, peers, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals
● Representation of National Louis University and the physician assistant profession
This policy applies to all enrolled students participating in:
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Didactic coursework
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Laboratory instruction
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Clinical skills laboratories
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Simulation activities
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Interprofessional education experiences
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Service-learning activities
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Community outreach
● Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs)
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Program-sponsored events
Professional appearance is evaluated as a component of professionalism throughout the curriculum.
Student Responsibilities and Accountability
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