Nurses who are short and petite

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I'm thinking about becoming an lvn but I'm 4'6 and 120 lb. The most weight I can lift is 30 lb. Do any of you think that I can still become a nurse?

YOUR SIZE WILL MAKE NO DIFFERENCE....it is your brain and what is inside. YOU GO GIRL!

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Specializes in Wound care.

I am 5'8 but work with many nurses and aides who are short and they fair very well because we all work together.

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I tried to send you a message but I cant find the button anywhere. Im also 5 feet and 100-105 lbs. I was a CNA for 2 yrs and always got messed with by coworkers and the bigger nurses. I didnt let it stop me but I always had to prove myself. I wanted to ask you how was your experiences and if you have stories being petiten 100lbs in the EMT & nurse world. thats very impressive. I was thinking if you can do it, I can too. I always tried to gain weight but I never gain anything over 107 lbs.

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I used to compete in powerlifting and now compete in kettlebell sport. I can lift alot more than my taller colleagues or even ones who weigh more.. Taller and more weight doesn't mean strong. My coworkers think im a freak of nature becauae i can change the water cooler at work which is pretty laughable. i dont have problems assisting my patients either. One of the cnas whio assists me is shorter and weighs less and it has never been a problem.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Although this thread has been resurrected from a slumber, it is still relevant. Thus, I will comment.

I am currently 5'1 and about 119 pounds. My size has not been an issue.

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