Height Issues

Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN · Dec 31, 2015

I work with a nurse who is 4ft 9in. As far as I can tell, it's not an issue here although I've heard it can be an issue in the Philippines.

Karou · Dec 31, 2015

No issue here in Texas. I work with many filipina nurses, most of whom are 5 ft or under. I myself am 5 ft and it's never been a big problem. Sometimes I have to ask coworker to get something for me that's high up, but not often because we actually have a stool around for that purpose. Lifting is a weakness, my legs are short so I don't have as much height or leverage. It's not really ever been a problem though. If I have to do CPR and can't reach, then I can jump on the bed.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 31, 2015

Unless you have physical limitations your height is a non issue with the exception of needing a safe way to obtain items out of reach. There are step stools if needed. However it's not as easy to immigrate as a nurse as it was decades ago. Many areas there are no shortages and as such no need for employers to sponsor from overseas.

There's a US reality show "The Little Couple" the mom/wife is a neonatologist and is under 4ft tall. Her hospital makes accommodations such as step stools

Little Couple | TLC

Your potential opportunities for overseas work is increased if you have 5+ years paid specialty work experience. Most areas have a shortage of experienced specialized nurses.

PinayUSA · Dec 31, 2015

Against the law in USA to discriminate in USA.

Unlike Philippines where they want your picture and you must have white complexion, be a certain age range or gender.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 31, 2015

At a whopping 5'1" tall, I am somewhat vertically challenged. However, my lack of height has not created any issues with hiring or getting tasks accomplished during the course of my workdays.