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U.S. genetics nurses in advanced practice.

Dale Halsey Lea1, Janet K Williams, Judith A Cooksey

  • 1Division of Genetics, Foundation for Blood Research, Scarborough, ME 04070-0190, USA. dlea@fbr.org

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
|October 19, 2006
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Advanced practice genetics nurses in the U.S. integrate genomic knowledge into patient care, education, and research. Their roles span direct care, with many working in genetics or oncology settings.

Area of Science:

  • Genomic nursing
  • Advanced practice nursing
  • Health workforce studies

Background:

  • Genetics nursing is a specialized field.
  • Advanced practice nurses play a crucial role in healthcare.
  • Understanding their roles is vital for healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of advanced practice genetics nurses.
  • To identify their professional roles and responsibilities.
  • To understand their involvement in genomic healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in 2004.
  • The study sample comprised 211 U.S. members of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics.
  • Survey data included demographics, education, credentials, roles, and attitudes.

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Main Results:

  • Most respondents held master's degrees; 20% had doctorates in nursing.
  • 31% were certified nurse practitioners, with 57% providing direct patient care.
  • Key practice areas included genetics (26%) and oncology (22%); over a third were educators, and 19% conducted research.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced practice genetics nurses in the U.S. bridge genomic discoveries and clinical practice.
  • They apply genomic knowledge across healthcare, research, and nursing education.
  • Their multifaceted roles are essential for advancing genomic healthcare.