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Nurse Faculty Knowledge of and Confidence in Teaching Genetics/Genomics: Implications for Faculty Development
Mary Katherine Donnelly1, Paula V Nersesian, Cynthia Foronda
1Author Affiliations: Instructor (Dr Donnelly), PhD Candidate (Ms Nersesian), Assistant Professor (Dr Foronda), Instructional Designer (Ms Jones), Associate Professor (Dr Belcher), Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland.
Nurse Educator
|July 26, 2016
Summary
Nurse faculty require more training in genetics and genomics education. Many lack confidence and knowledge, highlighting a need for faculty development initiatives to improve nursing education in this critical area.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Genetics and Genomics
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Genetics and genomics are increasingly vital in healthcare.
- Nursing faculty play a crucial role in educating future nurses in these areas.
- Current preparedness of nurse faculty in genetics/genomics is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nurse faculty's knowledge and confidence in teaching genetics/genomics.
- To identify faculty needs for a targeted development program.
- To enhance genetics/genomics education within nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to nurse faculty members.
- Assessment of self-reported knowledge and confidence levels.
- Identification of specific educational needs and challenges.
Main Results:
- Significant knowledge gaps in genetics/genomics were identified among nurse faculty.
- Over 50% of respondents lacked confidence in teaching genetics/genomics.
- Faculty expressed a need for structured development and resources.
Conclusions:
- Nurse faculty often lack adequate knowledge and confidence in genetics/genomics.
- A faculty development initiative is essential to address these gaps.
- Integrating genetics/genomics education requires strategic planning and support.
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