LBGTQ+ and Two Spirit Health Care

JMU Resource: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE)

The School of Nursing is committed to diversity and fostering a community that is accepting of everyone. The School of Nursing is passionate about advocacy and is working towards creating a more inclusive campus.

There are multiple resources provided at JMU like Madison Equality and SOGIE. Madison Equality is an active JMU organization that supports LGBTQ. Their mission is to promote acceptance through awareness and education. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE) is a program offers education on various LGBTQ+ topics. These programs are available to classes, organizations, and groups.

Resources for more Inclusive Patient Healthcare

• National LGBTQUI+ Health Education Resources
• Nursing Care for LGBTQ+ Patients: Tips and Resources 
• 10 Tips for Caring for LGBTQ Patients
• Ohio University Nurses Guide to Caring for LGBTQ patients

Two-Spirit Identity

• What is Two Spirit?
• BESE Explains: Two Spirit