Three photos showing people in the LGBTQ+ community

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Zachary Alex Miller

Overview

 

Zach is a 14-year-old who lives with his parents and three siblings. This unfolding case follows them over a year and a half beginning with a school nurse visit to discuss gender identity and sexual orientation, followed by a hospitalization due to an accident, and ending with a home visit following discharge.

 

Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3

This scenario takes place when Zach arrives at the school nurse’s office to ask questions about gender identity and sexual orientation. He has been feeling like he just doesn’t fit with any group of people. He has finally gathered the courage to discuss these topics with someone. However, he doesn’t want his family or friends to know he is meeting with the school nurse.

 

Finish the Story Assignment

Learners have now seen Alex at three snapshots in time. What do they think their life will be like three months from now?


Author Information

Lee-Anne Stephen, MN, RN
University of Fraser Valley