LGBTQ+ Health Community

Greetings!
      My name is Benjamin Lindsay. I am a Registered Nurse and recent graduate with my Master's. I identify as queer, non-binary, and pansexual. I am very fortunate to have had a positive experience. Since August I have had the opportunity to volunteer through the Trevor Project for approximately 3 hours a week. It is my way to be the resource I wish I had when I was younger growing up in a small town. Growing up in a small town is difficult and with limited visibility of who you feel on the inside. I choose to live my life outwardly visible to those that aren't able to based on their current situation. I began some education aside from my full-time position on Instagram through an account by the handle of @Ben.nby_RN.My goal for this account is to create a safe space for the distribution of LGBTQIA2S+, Nursing, and Nursing education information, be of positive influence in the LGBTQIA2S+ and nursing community on Instagram, and share, learn, collaborate and engage with other members in the Nursing, Nursing Education, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
      After finishing my Bachelor's degree at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, I started as a new graduate RN in the Surgical ICU/Neuro CCU at Rochester General Hospital (RGH). I have really been able to feel successful in finding my footing as a new graduate nurse there. Through the fall of 2021, I began to think about ways that I could continue to gain experience. I have taken on the new role of Nursing Shift Supervisor at RGH and look forward to what may come. Through my networking, at RGH I came upon an opportunity to teach fundamentals clinical at Isabella Graham Hart school (IGH) for practical nursing students. With my experience at IGH igniting my passion for teaching I sought out opportunities to continue to grow. Roberts Wesleyan College's Nursing Education popped into my periphery and upon more research, I decided to apply and was accepted. As my experience comes to a close at Roberts Wesleyan I look forward to venturing into the world of Nursing Professional Development at Strong Memorial Memorial Medical ICU as a Unit Based Educator. 
      I am so excited to network, collaborate, and learn from this community.
Benjamin Lindsay MS, RN, CCRN​

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Benjamin Lindsay
Rochester NY
United States
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I missed welcoming you to the group, and so glad you are here! 

I was born in Rochester, NY, grew up in Clinton, NY, and went to undergrad at LeMoyne College in Syracuse! 

Your work and advocacy are impressive. 

Thank you for your participation and contributions to the group so far!

Erik

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Erik McIntosh, DNP, RN
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chicago, IL
U.S.A
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