protecting the rock!

Nurses General Nursing

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I'm engaged! My boyfriend proposed the other night! I am SO excited!

Is my ring safe going through the 12 hour shift's worth of hand washing and Purell sanitizers? Working in dialysis, we wash our hands before and after every glove change, so you know I'm participating in some serious hand hygiene?

Am I safe? I guess I am worried about the actual white gold band getting damaged by the constant washing washing washing...(and sanitizing)

thanks!

Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

To be honest, leave the ring at home. First, it's an infection risk--critters can hide under or in it even with the best of washing. And don't even think about what could happen if it tears your glove...and you don't notice the tear until AFTER you gave the patient care.

Second, if it's damaged or you end up losing it, you'll never forgive yourself.

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