What types of nursing...

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do not require much lifting of adult patients?

I will be starting nursing school next year and am very interested in exploring my options for after nursing school. One of my biggest concerns is a back or knee injury from maneuvering patients even with proper body mechanics. I'm a pretty small person, about 4'11 and 80lbs.

I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter. Thanks! :wink2:

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Umm...If you work in a doctor's office or pediatrics...You will have a good chance of not having to lift heavy patients...

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

NICU. your largest patient will probably be 2lbs.

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Obvioulsy anything with kids....

But most places are getting lift equipment if they don't already have it. We just got an EZ lift and it is absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Seriously I am a huge advocate of using it whenever possible! There are other products too, like mats and stands and stuff - an EZ lift is like a new and improved hoyer lift. If you don't want to work with kiddos, ask at interviews whether the unit has lift equipment.

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