nails in school/work

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I was wondering what your requirements are for nail polish and the length of nails. When I was CNA student, were we allowed to have nail polish but it had to be light pink or clear coat.

I will starting LPN school in April and forgot to ask so wanted to ask from input from fellow LPN students. I currently keep them really short and always have them in a light pink color because I cant stand dark colors and since I am also a Nail Tech, I always have a little design on my ring finger.

Short nails and no nail polish is to prevent cross contamination. Long nails allow fungus and bacteria to grow under them, no matter how clean they look! When nail polish cracks or chips, it can create a home for bacteria. I found that keeping short BUFFED nails is best. Plus, you are more likely to scratch a patient with long fingernails.

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