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The Competency Framework for Genomics Nurse Educators: An International Delphi Study to Advance Global Nursing
Deborah O Himes1, Sarah Dewell2, Sarah H Davis1
1College of Nursing, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA.
Aim:
To validate a Competency Framework for Genomics Nurse Educators, strengthening the genomics-informed nursing workforce.
Background/Introduction:
A pressing global need for nurse educators equipped to build genomic literacy within the profession prompted the International Society of Nurses in Genetics to develop the Competency Framework for Genomic Nurse Educators.
Methods:
A draft framework was refined using literature and stakeholder input guided by an evidence-based model for competency framework development. A modified Delphi study with an international panel of genomics nurse experts completed a three-round Delphi study. Methodology and reporting adhere to EQUATOR guidelines using the CONFERD-HP and CREDES checklists.
Results:
A 24-member panel-with genomic nursing expertise spanning 13 countries-validated a set of competency statements organized into three domains covering foundational knowledge, genomics-specific teaching approaches, and contribution to the discipline through leadership and academic-practice partnerships.
Discussion:
These competencies address essential aspects of genomics nursing education and respond to increasing demand for specialization within academic nursing education.
Conclusion:
The validated framework addresses gaps in global genomic nursing education. This framework supports a focused approach to genomics education, preparing a new generation of nurse educators to meet the challenges of precision health.
Implications For Nursing:
Implementing this framework can standardize genomics education, strengthen faculty development, and ensure nurses are prepared to practice genomics-informed nursing.
Implications For Nursing And Health Policy:
Completion of the framework affirms genomics nursing education as a distinct specialty, laying groundwork for formal credentialing and shaping education priorities. Increasing the number of nurse educators with genomic expertise can strengthen academic-practice partnerships and foster global collaboration, ultimately supporting the equitable integration of precision health in nursing worldwide.
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