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Competency Framework Development for Genomics Nurse Educators: Defining a Specialty Role in Academic Nursing
Deborah O Himes1, Jennifer R Dungan, Sarah Dewell
1Author Affiliations: College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (Dr Himes and Prof Davis); College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (Dr Dungan); School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada (Dr Dewell); School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina (Dr Ward); and School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut (Dr Lucas).
Background:
As genomics becomes increasingly integral to health care, enhancing nurse educators' competence in teaching genomics is vital for sustaining nursing's role in precision health.
Problem:
Many nurses lack confidence in applying genomics in practice, highlighting the need for improved genomics nursing education.
Approach:
The International Society for Nurses in Genetics convened a steering committee to develop a competency framework defining the role of Genomics Nurse Educators. We applied the Six-Step Model for Competency Framework Development in Healthcare Professions, drawing on targeted literature review and international stakeholder input to draft the framework.
Outcomes:
The resulting framework includes 3 domains and 7 competency areas defining the knowledge, expertise, and leadership required for Genomics Nurse Educators.
Conclusions:
The framework advances genomic nursing education globally, transitioning it from an emerging to an evolving specialty; provides a structured pathway for faculty development, supports integration of genomics into curricula, and promotes education of genomics-informed nurses.
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