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FISH for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Published on: February 23, 2011
Preparing for the future through genetics nursing education
J F Jenkins1, E Dimond, S Steinberg
1National Cancer Institute at the National Navy Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bldg. 8, Room 5101, Bethesda, MD 20889-5105, USA. jean.jenkins@nih.gov
Purpose:
To determine recommendations for curriculum change that are indicated by innovations in genetics.
Methods:
Both quantitative and qualitative. The sample (n = 356) consisted of nurses identified as experts in genetics (n = 228) and nurses identified as potential users of genetics education (n = 128). Nurses' opinions of core components of a genetics curriculum were elicited via a mailed survey questionnaire. Participants also provided demographic information and completed the Jones Innovativeness Scale (1997).
Findings:
Recommended content in genetics education for practicing nurses was identified by both groups of nurses. Innovativeness characterized 3% of the respondents. Ninety-eight percent of respondents said that adopting genetics education is important. In total, 398 items were identified as potential consequences of education that incorporates genetic information.
Conclusions:
Identified content provides a template for genetics education programs for nurses. Genetics nursing education was perceived to have positive outcomes for both nurses and clients.
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