please help me!

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i'm thinking of studying nursing but i am not tall. i stand just 4 feet and 11 inches. Will it matter when i apply for a job?

wow thanks... that's really a comfort :) what year are you now in nursing?

I'm in LPN school. I graduate (fingers crossed) June 08.

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Specializes in Licensed Practical Nurse.

Not to worry nicepanda, nursing is about skill, not build, once you have that license in your hand they can't resist you. I have seen lots of tiny nurses! Good Luck!;)

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

It's a profession.

I used to work with a nurse about the size of a 10-12 year old boy. In fact she bought her clothes in the boys department.

What matters most is what's in your head.

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girl what's wrong with u?? u betta apply 4 nursing!there is a nursing shortage and the baby boomers r here.don't miss out!we need u.u will always have a job!

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Specializes in CCU MICU Rapid Response.

Hey there! Go for it- I am 5 foot even, and weigh 105 lbs. Sometimes I cant reach the top of the linen cart for extra pillows, but thats what fellow nurses are for!

Btw, I get the "Oh you cant move me, get someone else" line alot, as well as the "Oh, well just how tall are ya, honey?" :uhoh3:

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