Transitioning as an RN

[Christinetobe]

I have to make this suggestion to all young single nurses.  TRAVEL NURSING. If you don't you will regret it.  I know I do.

[Kylie]

I am so glad I found this thread! I'm a nursing student, graduating in December, and have been wondering how transitioning in a RN setting would go.  A lot of my fears have been answered here.  Thanks!  My current plan is to graduate, work 2-3 years in med-surg while I develop a more feminine persona and body, then go full-time while I transfer to somewhere else.

Alesium,

If you are on allnurses, check out the transgender thread in patient relations.  I posted looking to see how much resistance there would be if I transitioned while working, thinking most of the responses would be lukewarm or bad.  The responses from most were very supportive and reassuring....some of them heartwarming.  It really gave me the feeling that it was possible, and then I came here and found out that not only was it possible, but it had been done by so many!  Anyway, it might help to check it out to get the cisgendered nurse point of view and to know that so many of them will not only be behind you, but defend you against those that have a problem with trans people.  It really helped calm my fears.  Best of luck to you!

Kylie

[katiej]

My current plan is to graduate, work 2-3 years in med-surg while I develop a more feminine persona and body, then go full-time while I transfer to somewhere else.

In my experience female med-surg nurses aren't the most feminine group.  So, yeah, you'd probably blend in right away there.