milesel

I am an RN in the Oncology specialty, and I want to advance my degree, with hopes to one day create or join a private practice integrating CAM, naturopathy, holistic care etc into a patient’s care plan. As well as cannabis medicine for treatment of cancer symptoms (anorexia, pain, anxiety, depression, nausea). Considering my interests, I’m having difficult my in choosing a program of study to get me toward my career goal. Does anyone have advice for graduate schools or careers focused in holistic treatments? Thanks much in advance!

Hi! It has been my dream for a number of years to work in integrative/holistic medicine. My vision is to be able to offer western and eastern treatments (herbs, acupuncture, chiropractic) along with complementary and alternative therapies (yoga, massage, mindfulness, etc) in my own practice (as I have not found many available integrative medicine clinics). Included in my goal is to work with cannabis medicine. I currently have a BSN and work as an RN in an acute care adult oncology inpatient unit for almost 2 years (come October). I do not know if I have to become an NP (MSN? DNP?) or if I can get my masters in acupuncture/traditional oriental medicine. I have special interest in care of the dying and pain management. What are my options? Where do you suggest I begin my career advancement? Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond. Love and light