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Recommendations for educating nurses in genetics.

J F Jenkins1, C Prows, E Dimond

  • 1National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD 20889-5105, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|November 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Nurses require enhanced genetics knowledge to promote client genetic health effectively. This study offers curriculum recommendations for nursing education to meet this critical need for 21st-century healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Nursing Education
  • Genomic Health Promotion
  • Healthcare Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Rapid genetic discoveries necessitate nurses integrating genetic knowledge into practice.
  • Nurses must address genetic risks, testing, and treatments across the lifespan.
  • Understanding the genetics-health relationship is crucial for identifying client concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide recommendations for genetics curriculum in nursing education.
  • To support nurses in promoting genetic health for individuals, families, and communities.

Main Methods:

  • Research project involving genetics nurse experts and novice nurses.
  • Consensus workshop with nursing faculty implementing curriculum changes.
  • Outcomes derived from an intensive genetics continuing education program.

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Main Results:

  • Identified the need for improved genetics knowledge among all nurses.
  • Developed recommendations for genetics content in entry-level and continuing nursing education.
  • Highlighted the growing recognition of genetics education importance by nursing educators.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing educators must embrace responsibility for genetics education.
  • Failure to integrate genetics education will hinder nurses' ability to provide 21st-century healthcare.
  • Enhanced genetics knowledge is essential for nurses to effectively promote genetic health.