I remember the day I had contractions and went to the hospital to see what's going on. The family practice doctor there, who was checking me to see how far I am dialated, had VERY long, artificial nails. It was quite painful to be checked by her. I could actually feel her nails:uhoh21: . It was very uncomfortable, and I couldn't understand why she would be allowed to have such nails as a doctor, especially giving lady partsl exams. Anyway, I personally don't like the idea of artificial nails, but it's everyone's decision what they do with their body. However, I DEFINATELY think that doctors and nurses should not have them.