Transgender Nurses

[kwalton]

I realize that there may not be many of us out there but...

I think it would be really great if we could at least begin a discussion of our experiences in this profession. Perhaps we can help each other as well as new nurses and nursing students who are trans.

As for myself, I have been a nurse for 12 years. I came out about 2 years ago and haven't regretted the decision. Sure, there have been some bumps along the way, but that's the way life is.

Anyway, just respond if you have any interest.

[Cuddleswithpuddles]

If you do not mind, I would like to know if you came out to people in your workplace.

What prompted you to be open about this matter?

Thank you.

[Vespertinas]

I worked with a transgender RN. You can tell that she was a man so there was never any "coming out". I think that since that hospital was in a liberal part of the states, she by and large experienced very few overt problems.

I figure if you have female nurses and male nurses, gay nurses and male nurses, then a transgender RN shouldn't be an issue.