My height is 4 ft. & 9 inches. Am I qualified for BSN Course? - page 2

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Dear All, I am presently working outside the Philippines and planning to go back home & enroll BSN as a "second courser" in June 2007. I am 4 ft. & 9 inches tall. I am asking for advice from... Read More

  1. by hlfpnt
    Sep 15, '06
    My program was an ASN, but I know plenty of "short" people who did the BSN with no problem. I'm 4'11" & my only challenge so far has been reaching the top of some of the IV poles. All my best to you! :wink2:
  2. by RNsRWe
    Sep 15, '06
    Are there seriously schools that have minimum height requirements?!?

    Of all the things for them to be concerned with....man.
  3. by bflogrl
    Sep 18, '06
    I'm just under 5 feet and volunteer in a hospice. The one thing I've learned the hard way is to not reach across beds to do things -- I've pulled my back one too many times trying to do something in a hurry. I always have to put the rail down, etc., do it the right way......

    I suppose shortness must have its advantages somewhere in nursing. mmmmmm
  4. by gemini_star
    Sep 18, '06
    Don't worry. You will really feel comfortable with your height when you go back to PI. I know there are some nursing schools who are particular with skin. You need to see a dermatologist if you have pimples and if you are taking up nursing in this school.

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