[Transgender_n_TN]

GGT1...no, I didn't have much choice in what school I went to. I was accepted to another college, a 2 year program and it does not do loans. And I don't qualify for grants, my salary is above the requirement. Another factor in choosing this college is it's proximity to my house and work. They are both literally within a 15 to 20 minute walk from my house. The 2 year program is like a 5 minute walk from my house, but it does me no good when I make too much to pay for it. And my school is one of the best nursing programs in the city.

I wasn't trying to add extra confusion to my life.

Daytonite...I'm not is THAT much of rush to transition, but this is something I've been putting off for many years now. And I know that being in a Christian private college is asking for trouble. I also fully understand taking on clinicals and transitioning at the same time, I have a friend who did it.

I'm not discouraged, but I am glad that i'm getting positive responses.
I don't know who mentioned that women get name changes all the time, but it's a bit different when you are getting name and gender changed on records. Most places will not change your gender unless you've had full SRS. I'm unsure at this point if I want to go that far, nor really see the need to take it that far.

[brycemom]

I agree that nursing school is a stressful situation and I also agree with the rest who have advised you to wait until after you graduate to make such a major change. I am not passing judgement on you either, but have you considered how making this change would affect you at school being that it's a christian school and all. Since that is the life choice you are choosing to make then I feel you should tackle one issue at a time, first school and then a new you or vice versa, which ever is your top priority. Yes it would be nice if the world could accept these kinds of changes without any problems but we are not all there yet. I wish you the best in school because we need good nurses, whether male, female and I hope you can join the ranks (as I hope to soon) of being a GOOD nurse

[Transgender_n_TN]

Jules, i'm already on hormones and have been under hormone therapy for over a year. There is no change in my emotional stability at this time. I started hormone therapy about the time I started school.

I start clinicals Fall '09, and I might lower the dosage during that time. As far as appearance, it is very feminine and passable. It doesn't help that i'm also African American, in a Southern city.

[Jaguar Boy]

Originally Posted by Transgender_n_TN

I don't know who mentioned that women get name changes all the time, but it's a bit different when you are getting name and gender changed on records. Most places will not change your gender unless you've had full SRS. I'm unsure at this point if I want to go that far, nor really see the need to take it that far.

I don't really have any concrete advice to add, but I did want to express my support for all of your future goals. Nursing school is challenging, no doubt, but I've read about single parents, new parents, people going through divorce and separation...i.e. BIG changes, during nursing school and making it to the finish line. I guess one just does their best...

Do you have a transgender supportive community around you? Are there other transgender individuals who might be able to help you with the more practical aspects of the transition?

Private Christian...whew...best of luck!

It might be worth checking into the whole legal gender change thing. I recently came across information relating to changing gender on a Driver's License up here and it did not require surgery, just specific legal documentation from a physician. It may be different where you are, but always worth checking into. I guess your concern is that you've applied as one gender, but will be attending school as another...

Again, I wish you well!

[Sandy_dfw]

I want to give you my support also.
I do not have anything to add to what has been posted but I do wish you the best.

Sandy

[talaxandra]

Originally Posted by Sandy_dfw

I want to give you my support also.
I do not have anything to add to what has been posted but I do wish you the best

. Good luck

[Pineapple devil]

wow.....just wow!

[Alois Wolf]

Originally Posted by Pineapple devil

wow.....just wow!

Is there something in particular that you are so amazed about?

[JettaDP]

If you feel you need to change your name before you graduate, why don't you pick a name that suits both males and females? I has become quite popular in recent years for girls to have boys name. And vice versa but I think it is more common for girls to have boy names. My sister just had a baby girl about 3 weeks ago and they named her Taylor.

The reason I am suggesting it is because you are going to a Christian school. I am not 100% positive on the rules but I do know that religious schools can get away with certain "rules" that non-religious schools can't. I think you should definitely find out if the have some sort of a morals clause that could hurt you. I think (and I could be wrong) that if they deem your transition to be against their morals, they can legally suspend you from school. And that would be a shame considering the time and effort you put in to get there in the first place.

Also, I am not a lawyer but I think it is incorrect that if you change your name it invalidates your degree. But as others have already said, I would get a copy of your schools by-laws and take it to a consult with a lawyer. Make sure you have every base covered.

I hope everything goes well for you! Keep us updated!

[MassED]

Originally Posted by Transgender_n_TN

Hi, everyone.

I finally decided to join the site. lol

I need some advice and help. I'm a 30 year old single male starting my transition to MTF transsexual. I was accepted to a BSN program and start my clinicals in Fall '09. And might have a problem when it comes time for me to start living full time as a female. The problem with my school is that it is a private Christian school. I chose this particular school because it has one of the best nursing programs in the city. And I am transitioning while still in school because i've been informed that universities and colleges will not change names on students records AFTER you have finished a program regardless of a legal name change. It must be changed while you are in college or before graduation.

I'm not sure of how the school will deal with me transitioning. I've been told by nurses I work with who are former students of the same college that I won't be put out explicitly or overtly for being transgender, but they will do their best to ride me out of the program.

What should I do? I can't put off my transition because there are set times and accomplishments you are supposed to keep in order to transition properly. My job is not a problem, they will allow me to transition on the job.

School is another matter.

that's a good question. You'd think they'd let you be the individual that you are, but knowing it's a Christian school... well... many hypocrites abound - as my experience with religion goes (Lutheran school upbrining, Lutheran church classes daily.... ended that part of my life at age 12). I'd go talk to the dean and let them know your concerns and lay it on the line. I'm sure there will be many with differences and they will show tolerance - or if not, you can be on them like flies on poo poo and claim discrimination. Best of luck to you.