New nurse:med-surg oncology vs BMT vs Med oncology vs Acute luekemia

[Mina M]

Hi!

I am a new grad. 

Which of the four oncology specialties would be best for a new grad ? Thank you ?

 

7NE/Medical Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant:  30 bed unit specializing in the care of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and heme onc patients.  Complex care requirements include scheduled chemotherapy and symptom management.

 

7SE/Med-Surg Oncology:  28-bed unit offering care to patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or biologicals.  Care includes aggressive curative therapy, symptom management and palliative care.  All nurses are chemotherapy certified, with education provided on an ongoing basis.

 

8NE/Blood and Marrow Transplant/Oncology:  20-bed unit for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (bone marrow, peripheral or cord blood transplant) and immunotherapy.

 

8SA/Acute Leukemia:  30 bed unit specializing in the care of patients with acute leukemia. Emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration for complex patients moving across the continuum throughout the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. 

[DavidFR, BSN, MSN, RN]

My personal feeling is that BMT is rather intensive for a new grad. I would say go for the more general oncology/haematology experience first and then if you like it, think of progressing to BMT at a later stage. 

That's my personal view having done both. At the end of the day, go with your gut feeling.

Best of luck!