Nails and Nursing

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Members are discussing the policies and guidelines regarding nail length and enhancements for nurses in healthcare facilities. There is a focus on infection control, with some members sharing their experiences with enforcement of these policies. References to research and recommendations from organizations like ECRI, CDC, and WHO are also mentioned in the thread. Some members share personal experiences and opinions on the topic.

How are you allowed to have your nails in nursing? Could certain areas allow them to be longer (even if they're natural, well groomed and you wear gloves)? 

Specializes in Oceanfront Living.

Thanks for all the research.  Excellent points.

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Specializes in Dialysis.
NRSKarenRN said:

ECRI (originally founded as Emergency Care Research Institute) is an independent nonprofit organization tasked with "improving the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all healthcare settings worldwide."

ERCI Apr 20, 2020

Healthcare Acquired Infection Risks from Worker Fingernails and Polish
 

Joint Commission : CDC or WHO - Artificial Nails and Gels

Current Guidelines About Wearing Artificial Nails and Nail Polish in the Healthcare Settings
 

Saved $$ by having natural nails, no polish throughout my nursing career... to spend on needlepoint canvases.

I used to go get manicures and clear or light pink paint. During covid, I realized by doing my own at home, how much cash I was saving. Now, I do my manis at home, no polish. I use my saved cash on sock yarn, sublimation goodies, and tumbler supplies

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Hoosier_RN said:

I used to go get manicures and clear or light pink paint. During covid, I realized by doing my own at home, how much cash I was saving. Now, I do my manis at home, no polish. I use my saved cash on sock yarn, sublimation goodies, and tumbler supplies

I used to do my  own at home, but they always looked crappy, I was spending a ton of money and time on various different products and supplies (trying different dips, gel polishes, quick-dry polishes, a UV light, etc). So now I just go get them done every 3 weeks, and I never have to think of them again until my next appointment.

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