Are you gay? B/c if so lou. & mostly the health field are not to fond of people like us HAHAHA just to say the least..for god sake we still have the KKK marching in parades in the hills of KY....If I were you & looking for a "friendlier" place I would choose a state such as CA for sure or a big city such as NYC/Miami that is more diversified...That's what I would do if i had the option!!! KY is friendly & tolerates it okay but like it was mentioned earlier most of the hosp. have religious ties & might be hesisatent to open up w/ welcome arms..I wouldn't be caught dead screaming "I'm Gay" in my nursing class without the worry of being "shunned" ...my gf can't even disclose being gay at her workplace b/c ky law doesn't give gays any rights...Best of luck to ya