Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed the Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines For
Genetics and Genomics?
The essential competencies were developed by an independent panel of nurses leaders
from clinical, research and academic settings on the basis of:
- The results of a review of peer-reviewed published work reporting practice-based
genetic and genomic competencies, guidelines and recommendations.
- Input from nurse representatives to the National Coalition for Health Professional
Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) in January 2005.
- Public comment from the nursing community at large.
- Statements from conference attendees during open comment periods during
a two day meeting of key stakeholders held September 21 and 22, 2005.
These competencies reflect a consensus and are NOT from any federal agency
or single nursing organization.
This initiative was funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Human
Genome Research Institute and Office of Rare Disease in collaboration with the
American Nurses Association.
Which nurses are these competencies and curricula guidelines applicable to?
The genetic and genomic competencies are integral to the practice of all registered
nurses regardless of academic preparation, practice setting, role or specialty.
Why were the genetic and genomic nursing competencies and curricula guidelines
developed?
Genomics is a central science for nursing practice because essentially all
diseases and conditions have a genetic or genomic component, options for care
for all persons will increasingly include genetic and genomic information along
the pathways of prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, selection of
treatment and monitoring of treatment effectiveness. These competencies are
not intended to replace or recreate existing standards of practice but are intended
to incorporate the genetic and genomic perspective into all nursing education
and practice. The goal is to have a minimum basis by which to prepare the nursing
workforce to deliver competent genetic and genomic focused nursing care.
Where can I find out more information about the stakeholders meeting in which
consensus was achieved on the Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines
For Genetics and Genomics?
What are organizations agreeing to when they ENDORSE the Essential Nursing Competencies
and Curricula Guidelines For Genetics and Genomics?
Nursing organizations that endorse the document agree with the content and
will support and promote initiatives within their own organization to implement
the competencies. The term of endorsement is five years. All endorsing organizations
will be listed online at Endorsing
Organizations.
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Last Updated: March 24, 2009
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