Work just introduced 'no nail polish rule'

[Nails Unveiled]

I work 2 days a week as a nurse in a primary care setting and until now we've been able tof have nail polish (gel in my case). I always try to keep mine fairly subtle although do occasionally do a bit of stamping /nail art/glitter etc. But when I'm not nursing I'm running a mobile nail business and see my nails as a form of advertising! I could totally understand if I was in a very clinical area but I now do very little actual patient contact and what contact I do have doesn't involve more than a plaster application or dishing out a few paracetamol so gel really isn't an infection control ris known in this setting! I've not had bare nails for over 2 years! Can't go back to having short and boring nails!
Not sure what the point of this post is other than to rant but how can I convince my boss this is an unnecessary rule? Lol

 

[fluffycloudland]

If it's come down from infection control I don't think you will change your managers mind.

 

[Nails Unveiled]

No its not come from infection control, it's basically come because at the Scottish beauty show I had brighter than normal nails with a bit ofurther glitter ands 3d basso at on my nails, one of my colleagues (also does mobile nails on the side) had done hers a bit more fancy too. Went into work the next day and even said 'oh in taking these off tonight, wouldn't usually wear such a bright colour' then next thing we've had an email about it! She's never had a problem before and is a bit of a control freak! In a previous job I was in a&e and would never have worn anything son I totally respect the infection control issue but it's a school I work in so really not an issue here! That's why I'm annoyed as it seems very reactive to me having a bit ott nails fit just one day!
Oh well! Sorry I'm boring myself now! Ha ha

 

[Nails Unveiled]

*3d nail art*

 

[AcidPerm]

Does the school have strict uniform policies and allow children to wear nail polish?
I'm wondering if a parent has complained?

 

[Nails Unveiled]

It's an all boys school. Bit is very possible someone had complained! I'm just gutted at the prospect of no nails anymore!

 

[nikkisbeauty]

Could you maybe get away with just having a clear gel polish or very natural French with maybe a soft white?

 

[AcidPerm]

Depending on the wording of the email, I'd assume that it was a formal instruction rather than a polite request and if the OP went ahead and applied some polish, it could be seen as deliberate provocation and she could find herself subject to a written warning.

 

[Nails Unveiled]

Need to master this baby boomer look pronto! lol