Yes that is certainly true.

But this silicon guard does not protect the vulnerable screen from keys or coins in the pocket so if you are into nursing you still need an extra external case which will need to be larger to also fit the silicon enhanced N9.
So doing you lose one great feature of the N9: very low profile pocketability.

Alternatively I am thinking of carving extra tiny grip lines in the phone's sides but only after I have confirmed firmly that this pentile AMOLED screen can't be improved / repaired under warranty.

Meanwhile if by any chance I successfully conduct the my first unprotected drop test I will post pictures here.