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HouTex thank you, since I'd eventually like to teach I feel that CNL would be something I'd like to try. Hav2nurse, I want to stay in my current bedside position, which is why I do not feel that NP would be something I would be happy with. That's not a bad idea about following different roles in the field. I really do not want an administrative role either..was looking for just furthering my education solely in an Oncologic focus..whether it be palliative care, or hospice..on my floor, all of the above would be useful.. I'm wondering if there is something besides CNL out there for me...I need to weigh my options. Is there such thing as an MN or MSN in palliative care or something in that regard? I apologize for my ignorance, researching hasn't helped make any sense of this..

I don't want to be pushed out by choosing a focus that doesn't allow for me to stay in my current position. A fellow co-worker recently achieved a CNL Master's focus and was met with resistance at our hospital since we didn't have a role that she would fit into. What was your MN focus?

Daisy_08 thank you, but trying not to leave the hospital/bedside setting. :)

Hello, I am an ADN-RN who will be receiving a BSN in July. Currently, I am a staff nurse on an Oncology unit and was hired there in August. I LOVE Oncology nursing and lobe being bedside, but I am looking to further my education with an Oncologic focus without being pushed out of my current position. I am interested in palliative care nursing and may want to become a nurse educator in the far future. (Currently 26 y.o.). I also am NOT interested in managerial positions at ALL. Any insight would be wonderful! Thank You! - Ashley

Hello Everyone, I am an Associate's Degree Oncology RN who is about to receive a BSN in July from Kean University. I work at Somerset Medical Center in NJ as a staff nurse and would like to achieve a Master's degree with an oncologic focus. I love my current position...I was just hired to this floor in August and I am in LOVE with this field of nursing. I would like to further my education in Oncology;however, possibly with a focus in palliative care...what is out there for me where I can keep my current position as a staff nurse? I do NOT want a managerial role, but may enjoy a teaching role later in life if I get "burnt out" at the bedside. (I am currently 26 and would like to stay in this position for a long time if I can). Some insight would be great! Thanks! - Ashley