Position statement: Integrating genetics competencies into baccalaureate and advanced nursing education
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Background
The progress of the Human Genome Project (HGP), other genetic research, and the development of genetic technologies provide knowledge for new ways to improve the health of the nation. It is clear that these developments will have a great impact on the future of nursing health care practice, education, research, and policies. Nurses and other health care professionals will have an expanding role in the management of genetic testing and counseling services, in monitoring the effects of genetic
Integrating genetics competencies into baccalaureate and advanced nursing education
Ultimately, health care providers, regardless of their specialty area, role or practice setting, will face questions about the implications of genetics for their clients. Nurses are likely the first providers to whom clients will turn with questions about their genetic risk and from whom they will seek guidance regarding the application of genetic discoveries in treatment decisions, complexities of genetic testing, interpretation of test results, and implications for their personal health and
Summary
The intent of this American Academy of Nursing (AAN) position statement is to communicate that the leaders in nursing recognize the need for integration of genetic knowledge and skills at all levels of nursing education and into all levels of professional practice. The intent is also to affirm that the knowledge and skills for professional nurses are the same as those recommended by NCHPEG for all health care professionals and to endorse the ISONG statement on the scope and standards of
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Comment from the American Academy of Nursing on the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing Document: A public consultation on oversight of genetic tests
(2000)Committee Report: Recommendations of core competencies in genetics essential for all health-care professionals
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