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Posted about 5 years ago My nails look like crap! Is there any news on whether or not hospitals are allowing any type of nail enhancer? I know they don't like acrylics but what about gel nails? |
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| Posted about 5 years ago There is still a risk of infection (especially fungal) even with gel nails. Fungal infections such as fungemia or fungal pneumonia can be deadly to patients. There were deaths in a neonatal ICU traced back to a nurse with artificial nails. If you need more information check out the 2002 Hand Hygiene Guidelines at www.cdc.gov |
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| Posted about 5 years ago wow nursing voice that is so true. and debdymock my nails as starting to look the same way I gess that is part of are job so it's worth it. I gess we can just be thankfull we dont need a hair net 24/7 then we would look bad in both places.:) |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I remember one day while I was shopping a sales clerk said to me, "You're a nurse aren't you?" I replied, "Yes, how did you know?" She said, "You look honest, your nails are short and your buying a white sweater." |
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| Posted about 5 years ago policy where I work is short, natural nails.....we can wear polish if we like (I personally will wear polish until it chips...the minute that starts, it is off!) Better safe than sorry; I would hate to be responsible for passing on something avoidable like nail fungus to one of my patients:)
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