BeachsideRN, ASN 1,722 Posts Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology. Has 9 years experience. May 29, 2016 We were told it was not by our faculty
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. May 29, 2016 It's not perfect and can have microscopic chips and as such not sanitary. While more durable than typical polish it's still kit permitted in many units/facilities.
AJJKRN 1,224 Posts Specializes in Medical-Surgical/Float Pool/Stepdown. Has 6+ years experience. May 30, 2016 The ladies, and a few gents, at my facility wear something called shellac polish. I don't know much about either because I really haven't painted my nails in a decade.
applesxoranges, BSN, RN 2,242 Posts Specializes in ER. May 30, 2016 You'll have to look at your policy to see if it is allowed. To be honest, some facilities are more lax than they used to be.
heron, ASN, RN 3,777 Posts Specializes in Hospice. Has 51 years experience. May 30, 2016 You'll have to look at your policy to see if it is allowed. To be honest, some facilities are more lax than they used to be.Thal'll last until they get their first superbug outbreak, then watch out!
klone, MSN, RN 14,572 Posts Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership. Has 17 years experience. May 30, 2016 Well, it's no less sanitary than regular nail polish.
klone, MSN, RN 14,572 Posts Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership. Has 17 years experience. May 30, 2016 The ladies, and a few gents, at my facility wear something called shellac polish. I don't know much about either because I really haven't painted my nails in a decade.That's what gel polish is. Shellac is just a brand of that.
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. May 30, 2016 Well, it's no less sanitary than regular nail polish.Most facilities, or at least high risk clinical areas such as NICU, PICU & oncology don't allow any kind of polish because microorganisms like to grow in the small chips/cracks.
BmoreOrioles 8 Posts Specializes in SNF,LTC,LTAC. May 30, 2016 That's what I figured that it was unsanitary. I was hopeful because it lasts longer but not going to risk it. I start a job this week in LTAC and I guess I'll start it with naked nails. :) thanks every one for replies.
SallyTheCamel 14 Posts May 31, 2016 One good thing about home health! I am allowed to wear polish. I get a manicure every 1.5-2 weeks and keep my nails very short (not past fingertips). I do work with a couple of ladies that have tips and very elaborate designs (crystals, charms, designs).
NurseMegP, BSN, RN 64 Posts Specializes in Utilization Review. Has 4 years experience. Jun 11, 2016 I work on a med surg unit who is pretty laid back about nail polish but most days I still take mine off. Special occasions I might get them done but I would say get a feel for your unit first and know that you should always of course wear gloves when it comes to patient contact :). I see some nurses who get the little gems on their nails and that to me is a HUGE no-no... but the polish as long as it's not super chipped I think would be OK if you're gloving.
