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I am contemplating on and off on whether I should re enroll in school for ADN or BSN.

I am only 23 yrs old. I worked as a new CNA for 6 months in a nursing home. They took me in easily because of the low pay and constant quitting and no call no shows at that place. I never wanted to quit.. but the ignorant, ghetto coworkers and ignorant nurses forced me out.

EDIT* I meant that Im trying to get a 4 yr RN degree not RN to BSN

I am petite, only 5'1 and weigh 100-105 lbs..if you ever see me, you would think I look like I weigh 90 but I am not 90. when I started at the nursing home, some CNAS told me I am too small to lift anybody, they said Im too short. A nurse told me Im too small for this job too. I developed my own routine over time and finished on time without asking for constant help after 2 weeks. All of a sudden, the psycho jealousy started to arise in some of the CNAS and nurses because I was able to do the work. I was minding my own damn business... its always a CNA on the wing I worked with that is nitpicking my actions, paying attention to me, and talking out loud like I dont know how to do anything so the nurse can hear. One CNA was all up in my ass, I reported her, she stalked me in the break room and threatened me. I ended up crying in the bathroom that day. As for the nurses, I was about to push the dirty linen cart into this nurse that was harassing me for weeks but I didnt. The one nurse that bullied me like crazy is about 5'11-6'0. She kept calling my name 100 times like Im her dog, snapping at me over stupid matters. Whenever I am about to finish my work on time, she starts calling my name and trying to give me other side work so that I will be behind in my work. When I tried out 3-11 shift, I asked this nurse for soap. She said "Im busy, come around and get it" in a rude disgusting tone like Im her maid. the other nurse next to her was laughing under her breath.

I have been on two interviews for a CNA position at two hospitals, I got rejected at all of them. I noticed the majority of nurses are all taller and bigger than me. Im usually the only small skinny one. They called me the "little one" when I worked at the nursing home. Some residents called me the "little girl" as well.

I am questioning my emotional mental state if it is a good idea to go into nursing with my height and weight. I tried to consider dental hygiene but I heard the job rate is low. I dont know what else to consider

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Just FYI, you can't do an RN to BSN program if you are not an RN. You can do an ADN or BSN program. Can you lift up to 50 lbs? Most facilities require you to be able to lift 50 lbs, as you will be transferring and turning patients.

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Some programs are just for RN. My college does BSN.

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Sorry that you are having such a difficult time. Confused about a few things, you are thinking about going into an RN to BSN but you are currently a CNA? Are you asking for advice about correcting the current work environment or advice on changing careers? Maybe I'm just being slow today. Good luck.

ETA: I was slow to post.

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I can lift 50 lbs, I have transferred some residents into a wheelchair before.

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Hello AcuteHD. I am asking for advice on going for a different medical major. I am hoping experienced nurses give some insight

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So it's just a BSN program, not an RN to BSN program. Because there is a significant difference between the two.

Your height and weight should not hinder you from getting a job if you can fulfill your duties. However, whether or not you allow it to be a factor is the issue.

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

I edited to save others asking Rn to BSN

ADN or BSN

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Specializes in UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych.

After reading your post my advice is for you to stay away from healthcare altogether. And it has nothing to do with your size and everything to do with your attitude.

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I don't believe your size would be an issue, but I do agree that your attitude may need some adjusting. It might be a good idea to let down your defenses for a moment and truly listen to what people are saying about you and to you. Being petite will not cause everyone you work with to be jealous and hateful. There's a lot more going on than that.

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

When I started nursing school I weighed less than 100 pounds (Me & one other girl were not able to donated blood during blood drive campaign) because we did not weigh 100 Pounds, I'm 5 ft 1 in. I was hired in L&D as a 19 y/o LPN and had to hoard all the "extra small" white dress scrubs & even then they would fall off my shoulders. I was able to pass all my classes & clinicals & perform patient transfers. When I needed help to transfer I was able to get the help. It sounds like some jealousy was going on?

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Your size is irrelevant. Your choice of words and quite possibly the delivery is going to be the real issue (of the ones you've described) however

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