are "fake nails" okay for nurses?

KMLWA2003 · Apr 25, 2003

they don't belong in nursing.

you're school has a reason for not allowing artificial nails.

Mary Beth

Agnus · Apr 25, 2003

Not only have there been numerous duplicated studies done that suggest fake nails harbor excessive pathogens under them. To a much greater extent than natural nails but the CDC has reciently published their recomendation that health care workers refrain from wearing them.

The CDC does not make recomentdations lightly.

I would love the wear fakes as I am a nail biter but...

Agnus · Apr 25, 2003

Not only have there been numerous duplicated studies done that suggest fake nails harbor excessive pathogens under them. To a much greater extent than natural nails but the CDC has reciently published their recomendation that health care workers refrain from wearing them.

The CDC does not make recomentdations lightly.

I would love the wear fakes as I am a nail biter but...

Berta · Apr 26, 2003

Fake nails should not be allowed for nurses. Nor should they be allowed for any food service worker. I should know, I lost one in the meatballs, and one in the Greek salad. I hate to think where I could loose one as a nurse.

Berta · Apr 26, 2003

Fake nails should not be allowed for nurses. Nor should they be allowed for any food service worker. I should know, I lost one in the meatballs, and one in the Greek salad. I hate to think where I could loose one as a nurse.

Streamlined · May 3, 2003

What is it with nails, anyway? Why do gals need to adorn their nails, sometimes so grotesquely it besmirches their characters? Yes, it's fun to color-up yourself, but do those nails really need to be two inches long and have little diamonds imbedded in them? And what does it say about you that you would spend your money and your time having layers of petro-chemicals applied to your fingertips as you inhale the fumes ? Somebody, please, explain the nail thing to me.

Cletus · May 3, 2003

hey not all of use can wear unploished nails if i did wouldhave bloody cracked nubs have to wear nail strength protection due to all the handwashing. severely damages my nails and greater risk for infection. However i only wear clear at work

Cletus · May 3, 2003

streamlined you must be male

onco gal · May 3, 2003

Sorry but fake nails do not belong in this profession. It is a proven fact that they harbor fungus as well as bacteria, not to mention the potential harm that can be caused to the patient's skin integrity. I saw a CNA scratch a patient very badly during repositioning because she was wearing a ring on every finger. This type of adornment as well as nails do not belong in patient care.

mattsmom81 · May 4, 2003

Are fake nails OK in this profession? Nope.

Do I still see lots of 'em out there? Yup.

Too many studies out there showing the dangers for a prudent nurse to err on the side of vanity, IMHO.

anon&me · May 4, 2003

My real nails were forever cracking and tearing and leaving bleeding areas, and they scratched my babies when I could not afford to keep them on maternity leave. My acrylics are smooth and sturdy and only come off when they get crushed with the rest of my finger in the equipment at work. I can use my chain saw at home with more safety because it is better maintained that the ambulance bay doors. As for fungus, my toes suffer and they are kept purely natural.

Streamlined · May 4, 2003

Just so you know, Cletus, I'm female and still I don't get the nail thing. Almost 50 years old and never had a manicure in my life. I had no idea there were so many weak-nailed ladies out there, splittin' and crackin' and bleedin'. Sometimes I'll look admiringly at a nice conservative French manicure, but that's as far as I go.