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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).
A new competency framework enhances genomics nursing education globally. It defines the essential knowledge, expertise, and leadership for Genomics Nurse Educators, advancing precision health nursing.
Area of Science:
- Genomic Medicine
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Genomics is increasingly vital in healthcare, necessitating enhanced nurse educator competence.
- Nurses often lack confidence in applying genomics, underscoring the need for better education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a competency framework for Genomics Nurse Educators.
- To define the essential knowledge, expertise, and leadership for this role.
Main Methods:
- Convened a steering committee by the International Society for Nurses in Genetics.
- Applied the Six-Step Model for Competency Framework Development.
- Utilized literature review and international stakeholder input.
Main Results:
- Developed a framework with 3 domains and 7 competency areas.
- The framework outlines requirements for Genomics Nurse Educators.
Conclusions:
- Advances global genomic nursing education, establishing it as an evolving specialty.
- Provides a faculty development pathway and supports curriculum integration.
- Promotes the education of genomics-informed nurses for precision health.
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