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Are licensed nurses allowed to cut toenails or must it be done by a licensed manicurist?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

No, nurses are not allowed to cut or clip a patient's toenails. They are however allowed to file them down. Typically a podiatrist will cut them, or a nurse who specializes and is certified in foot care is allowed too.

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