Anyone heard any reason gel polish is worse than regular polish??

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 2, 2015

But can anyone actually point to a study that shows no chip manicures harbor infection causing germs?
I have absolutely no interest in other peoples "beliefs" or "opinions" that they do.
I want actual studies or facts.

Why don't you do the search for them yourself?

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 2, 2015

Something that has me miffed is that there were supposedly "numerous complaints" about some of us new hires' nails made to our nsg supervisor by senior staff. It became a big to-do... no acrylics, gels, shallacks, and the list went on. Paint is apparently ok. It just can not be a longer lasting gel manicure I guess. I thought the whole thing really pointed to how petty and childish some "senior staff" can be. FWIW, I have heard that acrylic nails can harbor more bacteria, so I wasn't surprised about the issue with those. But, has anyone heard any reason gel polish is worse than regular polish??

The whole thing is really about how petty and childish senior staff can be? Yeah, I'm SURE that's all it is!

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 2, 2015

Haha, no it's not. Our "senior staff members" are my age or just a bit older. These certain members say over and over how THEY went to nursing school right after high school. Fine. Well. Dandy. Not everyone can/should/wanted to take that route and I think that's where tolerance for others, especially our fellow coworkers is good. Based on my own interactions, I know this isn't true about all "senior staff", but these ones, at this place need to lighten up (in general, not about serious nail polish or shoe color concerns...noooo way!!!) a bit.

Tolerance for others? You're calling for tolerance for others? How about you demonstrate a little tolerance for others . . . your attitude is not something to be proud of.

montinurse, BSN · Mar 2, 2015

Goodness, I think she was just wanting input from other nurses that may have knowledge of the research.

kungpoopanda · Mar 2, 2015

Here is what you need to understand. Fingernails are notorious spreaders of bacteria which is why most facilities have a policy on how long they can be. It is also why many facilities have a policy about painted nails. Chipped nails harbor bacteria. For the sake of your patients, you should have clean, well-manicured nails without polish.
Yes , we are totally jealous of how beautiful your fingernails are. Yes , we are petty and vindictive. Whatever you think of "Senior" staff is fine with us. Just show a little professionalism, quit being a C-diff Sally, and come to work with $15 nails instead of $50 nails.

Any reason for all the snark, when the OP is just wondering at the ways of the world?

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 2, 2015

Any reason for all the snark, when the OP is just wondering at the ways of the world?

Reread the original post. She thought the whole policy banning artificial nails, gels acrylics, etc. just pointed out how petty and childish some "senior staff" can be.

Wasn't an OP just wondering at the ways of the world. Pretty childish and snarking original post.

montinurse, BSN · Mar 2, 2015

But who has the right to take personal offense to her original post?

0.adamantite · Mar 2, 2015

I wear regular nail polish sometimes at work.

I think its less nasty than those people who wear their rings at work. Can you image all the germs in those crevices etc. I leave my wedding and engagement ring at home. They are too precious to me to get covered in grim and germs from work. Plus, with the amount of times I was my hands, I'm sure they would get damaged.

Nola009 · Mar 2, 2015

Reread the original post. She thought the whole policy banning artificial nails, gels acrylics, etc. just pointed out how petty and childish some "senior staff" can be.
Wasn't an OP just wondering at the ways of the world. Pretty childish and snarking original post.

Ruby, as you might be aware, my OP was actually a comment that you commented on in another thread. You said that I 'hijacked' another thread about petty, childish coworkers. My comment was moved and made into a topic by administration.

Nola009 · Mar 2, 2015

But who has the right to take personal offense to her original post?

They really shouldn't, it's not that serious! :headphone:

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · Mar 2, 2015

. . .unless it can be proven safe for the patient, not "Prove it that there's a risk and then I won't wear it."

But seriously, how far do you take this? Should I refrain from wearing a new fabric blend until RCTs are performed? Should mineral makeup bs forbidden until 3 studies prove they are innocuous? Does my deodorant need to be cleared?

Editorial Team / Admin · Mar 2, 2015

Please, add to the topic and not make it a personal discussion with each other. Thanks.