Nursing in genetics: current and emerging issues for practice and education
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Targeted Next-generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Pipeline to Evaluate Genetic Determinants of Constitutional Disease
Published on: April 4, 2018
Abstract:
This article focuses on genetics as a dynamic, rapidly expanding health care arena, offering nurses from all specialty areas new career opportunities. Community issues are examined, and the need for nursing research in genetics is identified. A synopsis of a recent national meeting that explored practice changes and the resulting implications for advanced education for nurses in genetics is discussed. Certification remains a controversial issue. Consensus is reached concerning the need to include genetic knowledge at the baccalaureate level. A panel discussion by students and recent graduates describes existing programs in nursing that offer a genetic specialty.
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