title: NASN position statement: Sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (sexual minority students): school nurse practice.
abstract: It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or the sexual orientation of their parents and family members, are entitled to a safe school environment and equal opportunities for a high level of academic achievement and school participation/involvement. Sexual minority persons are those who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual (LGB) or are unsure of their sexual orientation, or those who have had sexual contact with persons of the same sex or both sexes (Kann et al., 2011). Sexual minority is thought to be a more inclusive and neutral term. For the purposes of this statement, the term sexual minority will be used in lieu of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning).
authors.forename: Beverly
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bradley
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kelts
authors.forename: Deb
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Robarge
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Suzey
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Delger
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Compton
mesh_terms: D001727:Bisexuality; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012573:School Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D063106:Transgender Persons