height requirement for OR nurses?

BethCNOR, BSN, RN · Sep 25, 2009

We have 2 techs that are barely 5' tall. Come to NC, we'll hire you. Never heard of such a thing.

Loved the "footstool" comment. :yeah:

BethCNOR, BSN, RN · Sep 25, 2009

Let the shortest person grab the feet, then you don't have to adjust.

Heogog53 · Sep 27, 2009

Let me see now...I've been five feet tall since the age of about 12. I was five foot tall when I started nursing school, and 25 years later, am still five feet tall and have been an OR nurse since 1984....and we had a tech who was fourft ten!..

Personally, @ OP, I'd go to risk management and suggest that this is discrimination. Ask to see the policy. If there is none( and I doubt there is one in the first place), then mention discrimination lawsuit- and see how fast you get hired as an OR nurse.

Idiots!

Yah, we do have that new fangled thing, that footstool thing a mig. I'm thinking it may have caught on here or there.

Marvie · Oct 2, 2009

plain and simple discrimination. There is no height requirement that I have ever been made aware of. :banghead:

I've always wanted to be an OR nurse. After graduating & getting my license I tried applying in a hospital but they said that they have a height requirement especially in the OR. I am petite (only 5'1 and about 100 lbs). They said they needed someone to be at least 5'3 (and above) to be able to reach & see everything on the OR table. Is this really true?
I try not to be discouraged but I would like for those OR nurses out there (from all countries included) to give me the real picture. Thanks a lot! :)

Lorodz · Oct 3, 2009

you haven't heard such a thing about height requirement thats because you havent been into philippine nursing.

Hospitals here are very, very choosy (i cant blame them, as there is an oversupply of nurses here) some hospitals are even more choosy, they would choose someone who looks prettier, (no pimples/scars etc.)

a note about the thread starter, im tall and most doctors in our hospital (especially OB surgeons) are around 5'4 max (im 5'11) so what do i get after a long case? a pain in my lower back :banghead: I do hope you'll use this argument the next time an HR personnel would tell you about your height.

Marvie · Oct 3, 2009

I grew up in the philippines. Was in Lianga bay, Mindanao, Davao, then in manila. I actually know a bit about the hospitals there. You still are facing discrimination just because of your small stature. And to base it on looks is also discrimination. Good luck to you,kayo ang bahala.

you haven't heard such a thing about height requirement thats because you havent been into philippine nursing.
Hospitals here are very, very choosy (i cant blame them, as there is an oversupply of nurses here) some hospitals are even more choosy, they would choose someone who looks prettier, (no pimples/scars etc.)
a note about the thread starter, im tall and most doctors in our hospital (especially OB surgeons) are around 5'4 max (im 5'11) so what do i get after a long case? a pain in my lower back I do hope you'll use this argument the next time an HR personnel would tell you about your height.

Nicky Blue · Oct 9, 2009

:lol_hitti

Luckily there's not that kind of problem in Spain... Luckily for me, i'm just 5,1!!!!!

BridgetJones · Oct 10, 2009

I'm on orientation with a girl who is 4'8'"!

SophiaO · Oct 11, 2009

This seems like its discriminating. Ive been a surgical tech for 11 years, and have never heard of a person not being tall enough. Im 5ft 1 in. My nurse who I work with almost everyday is less than 5 ft. I would ask to see the policy. With that being said, you wouldnt want to work for a place that doesnt go with the norm on HR policies.