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Education of nurses in genetics
1Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20857.
American Journal of Human Genetics
|October 1, 1988
Summary
Nurses require enhanced genetics education to effectively deliver genetic services. Recent initiatives aim to improve genetics knowledge in nursing curricula and through continuing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Genetics in Healthcare
Background:
- The need for genetics education for nurses has been recognized for over 25 years.
- Federal legislation has promoted genetic services and education for health professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current genetics knowledge among practicing nurses.
- To assess the integration of genetics content within nursing curricula.
- To describe recent advancements in genetics education for nurses and faculty.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of genetics knowledge in practicing nurses.
- Analysis of genetics content in nursing educational programs.
- Description of initiatives to train nurse faculty in genetics.
- Overview of continuing education programs for genetics in nursing.
Main Results:
- Genetics knowledge among practicing nurses requires improvement.
- Genetics content in nursing curricula is often insufficient.
- New programs are being developed to enhance nurse faculty expertise in genetics.
- Continuing education efforts are expanding to cover essential genetics topics.
Conclusions:
- Substantial improvements in nursing genetics education are needed.
- Developing well-prepared nurse faculty is crucial.
- Expanded continuing education will bolster nurses' genetic service delivery capabilities.