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Published on: June 21, 2010
Impact of a Professional Development Course for Doctoral Nurses and Students on Genomic Conceptual Knowledge and
Rebecca Kronk1, Melissa Kalarchian, Calvin Lutz
1Author Affiliations : Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Nursing (Dr Kronk), Professor & Associate Dean for Research, School of Nursing (Dr Kalarchian), and Instructor (Mr Lutz), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A self-paced online course significantly improved genomic knowledge and competency in nurses with doctoral degrees. This highlights the need for accessible genomic education to enhance patient care and research.
Area of Science:
- Genomic Nursing
- Health Professions Education
- Nursing Informatics
Background:
- Limited genomic education opportunities for nurses can impact patient care, research, and training.
- Genomic literacy is crucial for advanced nursing practice.
- Addressing educational gaps in genomics is essential for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a self-paced online course in enhancing genomic knowledge and competency.
- To evaluate knowledge and competency acquisition in nurses with doctoral degrees and doctoral students.
- To determine the impact of online genomic education on nursing professionals.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and postcourse design was employed.
- Participants (N=129 for GNCI, N=131 for competency survey) completed validated instruments.
- The Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory (GNCI) and a genetic competency self-report survey were utilized.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in GNCI scores across all topical categories.
- Nine of the 16 GNCI domains showed significant score increases.
- All self-reported genetic competency scores significantly improved post-course.
Conclusions:
- The online course demonstrated positive outcomes in improving genomic literacy and competency.
- Accessible educational opportunities are vital for advancing genomic competency in nurses.
- Findings support the integration of genomics education into nursing curricula and professional development.
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