ACE+ Additional Resources
Methods of Gender Transition Webinar Recording
A recording of the May 2023 ACE+ Methods of Gender Transition webinar is now available. The webinar serves as an introductory lesson on the various ways in which transgender and gender diverse people may choose to transition. While there is no right or wrong way to transition, there are a number of different ways a transgender person may choose to transition. There is a discussion on reason people may or may not choose to transition and a description of the ways transgender people may transition.
Advancing Care Excellence for LGBTQ+ People Unfolding Case Webinar Recording
A recording of the March 2023 Advancing Care Excellence for LGBTQ+ People (ACE+) webinar is now available. The ACE+ project shares evidence-based teaching resources about care of LGBTQ+ people to nursing programs across the US and beyond.
NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Episode
An episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast featured the ACE+ program. Listen to the Season 2 episode titled, "Awareness & Affirmation: The NLN ACE+ Series for Nursing Educators and Learners." This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guests John Mikovits and Beth Hallmark.
Overview and Introduction to Providing Respectful Care to LGBTQ+ People
The PowerPoint offers foundational information on providing respectful care to LBGTQ+ people. The plus (+) sign indicates inclusion of other sexual and gender minorities not captured in the LGBTQ acronym. Information included in the file is listed below.
- Definitions and terminology used by LGBTQ+ people are offered and subject to change over time.
- Demographic information gives notice to the increased number of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
- Position statements from key professional nursing organizations provide guidance to nursing education and students.
- Research studies are discussed informing nursing education for inclusion of LGBTQ+ content in curricula.
Suggested LGBTQ+ Reading and Resources
This reading and resource list is intended to provide nursing faculty with important background information needed to use ACE+ materials and resources.
NLN Vision: Achieving diversity and meaningful inclusion in nursing education
The National League for Nursing has created a vision statement to address diversity and meaningful inclusion.