Nurses Professionalism
Published Jul 18, 2012
I keep hearing nurses aren't allowed to wear acrylics, which I understand. Are nurses allowed to wear nail polish though? I love having my nails painted, but I don't mind giving this obsession up to be a nurse! :)
RNewbie
412 Posts
For those of you who can wear polish to work or in your specialty, I would suggest the gel/shellac polish. It last for about 3 weeks, doesn't chip, and doesn't wear off due to lots of hand washing and using sanitizer. You can get it done at most nail salons.
Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN
6 Articles; 11,706 Posts
Best to check policies- this is specifically not allowed in ours.
MedChica
562 Posts
I've been looking into 'shellacing'. It's a type of polish, I thought.
Either way - I'm at an LTC. I just asked the DON about it 2 days ago and it's allowed.
Regular nail polish will not stand up to the handwashing.
In the hospital where I used to work, though? The shellacing probably wouldn't be allowed anywhere near the nursing sector.
LCinTraining
308 Posts
We aren't allowed, so I paint my toenails instead.
eatmysoxRN, ASN, RN
728 Posts
We are allowed to paint our nails. No chips in the polish (impossible to maintain). No fake nails.
I think long, claw-like nails in neon shades look unprofessional and dangerous. I've seen several aides with nails like that and I think it's disgusting because of where those nails go. Ugh.