Genomics Education: Knowledge of Nurses Across the Profession and Integration Into Practice

Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, the implications of genetics and genomics for health and illness have become clearer. All nurses, at all levels and across all specialties, must have a basic understanding of genetics and genomics to provide appropriate care. 
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Published inClinical journal of oncology nursing Vol. 21; no. 6; pp. 747 - 753
Main Author Aiello, Lisa B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Oncology Nursing Society 01.12.2017
Subjects
Analysis
Core curriculum
Education
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
Feasibility studies
Genetic aspects
Genetics
Genomes
Genomics
Human Genome Project
Humans
Initiatives
Knowledge
Maternal & child health
Medical research
Nurse practitioners
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing care
Nursing education
Nursing Staff
Oncologic nursing
Study and teaching
United States
genomics
nursing
education
genetics
competency
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Summary:Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, the implications of genetics and genomics for health and illness have become clearer. All nurses, at all levels and across all specialties, must have a basic understanding of genetics and genomics to provide appropriate care. 
. This article provides an overview of the integration of genetics and genomics into nursing education, as well as continued barriers to nursing knowledge of genetics and genomics.
. A literature review was conducted using CINAHL®, PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Databases were reviewed for literature published from January 1962 to November 2017.
. Although genetic and genomic education has been integrated into undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula, a gap exists in this knowledge among student nurses, practicing nurses, and nursing faculty.
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ISSN:1092-1095
1538-067X
DOI:10.1188/17.CJON.747-753