Lesbian Nurse?

I am not an insider but these people are:

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take care!



p.s. seems whenever i'm n the hospital there's bi/lesbian nurses around

 

I have worked in the industry at a medical device manufacturer, and what I can say is the biggest issue with the medical industry is that so many of the major hospitals are run by religious assholes. (think of how many are openly christian in the united states)

I have had one friend who is a nurse (cis-female) who was chastised until she left the hospital, but found no issues at her new workplace. Like any business/organization with religious affiliations, they attract a disgusting cesspool of haters. Not trying to dissuade you from your career path at all, its a very commendable profession helping other. I'm just trying to give some insight into the places that you might want to avoid.

 

Mayo Clinic may be a good fit. I know there are gblt nurses there.

Good luck!

 

Hi! If your nursing school/the overarching university has an LGBT center or group, it may be worth talking to them, as they might have resources specific to your region.

 

TXTurbo90 no offense meant at all, but is your experience in Texas? I would really hope maybe some other parts of the country wouldn't be as harsh , and the OP is in Washington so I would hope that would be one of them

I remember an ER doctor was a lesbian in NYC and her marriage announcement was in the NY Times. I dont believe she was ever harrassed.

Take care

 

Wow I find it quite shocking that you are saying, TXTurbo90, that the majority of American hospitals are religious... I suppose becuase of the NHS here most of them have to be secular. I think there are some establishments named after saints but they are not actually run religiously as far as I know. I feel like most doctors over here would probably be atheist; I know if I met a doctor i'd probably be assuming they're atheist. But nurses yes are probably more religious. Not that your fellow nurses can fire you. It would have to be management and they can't as a state business discriminate against you like that legally.

You should probably try and find work in a pretty liberal area as the poster above suggested. I can't imagine you'd come across much of what TXTurbo90's talking about in those sort of places.

 

I have to say I don't know a lot of lesbian nurses but I do know quite a few gay male nurses and it seems like the few times I have interacted with hospitals there are always at least a couple. I can't imagine it would be a problem most places.

 

I feel like I'm currently in the same position as you. I'm a gay male, and I'm applying to nursing schools now (hoping to get into one next semester). I'm not out to anyone, except my older brother, two cousins, and a couple friends (haven't actually said it directly to the friends, but I passively emphasized with an Instagram post). I'm possibly coming out to my parents within the next month, and I really want to come out on Facebook when I find out that I get accepted into a nursing program. I just feel like I cant start the next chapter in my life (starting nursing school), without being open about myself. But here's the thing; You can still be open, but you don't need to tell everyone you come in contact with.

 

Two of my good friends are lesbian and they're both nurses. Maybe it's a Canadian thing but nurses and cops have and lot of lesbians. I came out to at least 15 on the force and three of the ladies are gay.

I can't say for the states though.

 

No offense taken at all Falcon. Just a friendly discussion on our experiences, and that is a relevant point of being in a very conservative/bigoted part of the country. (*hug*)

To answer your question... YES, that was in Texas. I can't speak for other areas in the country as I have not heard much on that subject. Maybe the correct thing to say is that if you are lgbt in the medical industry, it might be wise to stay out of the religion affiliated bible belt hospitals.

Note: The medical device manufacturer that I worked for did not have a single out LGBT member there (with more than 100 employees in that office alone). It also had a strong christian corporate culture.. It was pretty much known that if you came out there, you would be fired without hesitation. (Unfortunately Texas offers no protections for LGBT peoples in the workplace)

 

Although I know it's not the simplest thing to just up and move to Minnesota, (or FL or AZ) the above comment from johndeere rings true. I grew up just a stone's throw from the Clinic in MN. My mom was a physician there. I knew many doctors. They were all, without exception, awesome people, truly dedicated to understanding things and people.