LGBTQIA+ in Nursing, Volume I

LGBTQIA+ nurses have always been present. At the bedside, in the classroom, in the boardroom, caring for others while quietly deciding how much of themselves was safe to bring to work.

This anthology gathers their true stories. Critical care nurses, educators, administrators, and scholars whose journeys do not rhyme, because there is no single story of an LGBTQIA+ nurse. There are many, and each one widens the door for the next person to walk through.

With a foreword by Dr. Jimmy A. Reyes, the collection is a declaration that representation is not decoration, it is clinical, and that nursing grows stronger when nurses bring their whole selves to the work.

"These are not one story but many, each with its own path, complexity, and wisdom. LGBTQIA+ nurses are not only present in the profession. They are shaping its future."
— Dr. Jimmy A. Reyes, from the Foreword

Meet the authors

Jimmy A. Reyes

"LGBTQIA+ nurses are not only present in the profession. They are shaping its future."

Paul Biluan

“The complexity of life is what makes it beautiful. Instead

of focusing on the negativity, focus on the lessons and

opportunity for growth. After all, everything is temporary,

so enjoy the journey!”

Dani Brochu

“Don’t ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be

exactly who you are.”

— Lady Gaga

Luis E. Caso Vega

“Visibility isn’t about fitting into their mold; it’s about

breaking free from the limits they try to place on us. Our

uniqueness is our strength, not a threat.”

Benjamin Lindsay

“No one belongs here more than you.”

— Brené Brown

Reyna Portillo-Marzocca

“Change your thoughts, and you can change the world.”

— Norman Vincent Peale

Roberto L. Roman Laporte

“When you live your truth, you give others permission to

live theirs. Authenticity is the heartbeat of compassionate

healthcare.”

Joshua Winowiecki

“The world changes in direct proportion to the number of

people willing to be honest about their lives.”

— Armistead Maupin