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  • Oncology Nursing
  • Advanced Practice Roles

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  • Growing knowledge in genetics and genomics impacts oncology care.
  • Oncology nurses require continuous education to stay current.
  • Advanced practice nurses in genetics have specialized roles and expectations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the advanced practice role in genetics within oncology.
  • To outline essential competencies and management expectations for advanced practice nurses in genetics.
  • To emphasize the importance of collaboration across nursing practice levels and disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published resources defining scope of practice in genetics.
  • Analysis of advanced scope of practice roles based on education and training.
  • Focus on the specific competencies and management expectations for advanced practice nurses in genetics.

Main Results:

  • Identified key competencies for advanced practice nurses in genetics.
  • Highlighted the necessity of collaboration for integrating genetics into oncology care.
  • Emphasized the evolving nature of advanced practice roles in genetic oncology.

Conclusions:

  • Oncology nurses must maintain current knowledge in genetics and genomics.
  • Advanced practice nurses in genetics play a crucial role in oncology care.
  • Collaboration and specialized training are essential for advanced practice nurses in genetics.