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Advancing Genomics in Nursing Globally: Evidence-Based Education and Implementation Initiatives [Symposium Title]
Abstract
Across the globe, genomics is being applied into research and clinical practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and decrease system costs (Stark et al., 2019). Genomics can enable earlier disease detection, guide treatment, inform prognosis, and advise preventative care (Claussnitzer et al., 2020). Nurses are the largest component of the health workforce and are instrumental in delivering genomics-informed care (Tonkin et al., 2020). However, most nurses have little to no training in genomics driven by a lack of global nursing competencies in genomics (Thomas et al., 2023). Despite this, many countries are taking action to prepare their nursing workforce for the era of genomic care, including writing entry to practice genomic competencies, and revising educational standards (Calzone et al., 2024). In this presentation, we will outline efforts by the Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA) to collaborate with nurses globally using a participatory mixed-methods approach to define essential genomic competencies required by all nurses regardless of professional role, academic preparation, healthcare system, or population served. We will also provide information on the current global landscape of nursing and genomics highlighting opportunities to work together to facilitate translation and implementation of genomics into nursing.
Notes
References:
Calzone, K.A., Stokes, L., Peterson, C., Badzek, L., 2024. Update to the essential genomic nursing competencies and outcome indicators. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, https://doi.org/ 10.1111/jnu.12993.
Claussnitzer, M., Cho, J.H., Collins, R., Cox. N.J., Dermitzakis, E.T., Hurles, M.E., Kathiresan, S., Kenny, E.E., Lindgren, C.M., MacArthur, D.G., North, K.N., Plon, S.E., Rehm, H.L., Risch, N., Rotimi, C.N., Shendure, J., Sorzano, N., & McCarthy, M.I. (2020). A brief history of human disease genetics. Nature, 577, 179–189. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1879-7
Stark, Z., Dolman, L., Manolio, T.A., Ozenberger, B., Hill, S.L., Caulfied, M.J., Levy, Y., Glazer, D., Wilson, J., Lawler, M., Boughtwood, T., Braithwaite, J., Goodhand, P., Birney, E., & North, K.N. (2019). Integrating genomics into healthcare: A global responsibility. American Journal of Human Genetics, 104(1), 13–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. ajhg.2018.11.014.
Thomas, J., Keels, J., Calzone, K., Badzek, L., Dewell, S., Patch, C., Tonkin, E., & Dwyer, A. (2023). Current state of genomics in nursing: A scoping review of healthcare provider oriented (clinical and educational) outcomes (2012–2022). Genes, 14(11), 2013, https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14112013
Tonkin, E., Calzone, K. A., Badzek, L., Benjamin, C., Middleton, A., Patch, C., & Kirk, M. (2020). A roadmap for global acceleration of genomics integration across nursing. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 52(3), 329–338. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12552
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
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Other
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Keywords:
Genomics, Genomics-informed Care, Global Landscape of Genomics
Recommended Citation
Dewell, Sarah; Tonkin, Emma; Calzone, Kathleen A.; Dwyer, Andrew; and Badzek, Laurie, "A Global Overview of the Integration of Genomics into Nursing" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 283.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/283
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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A Global Overview of the Integration of Genomics into Nursing
Seattle, Washington, USA
Across the globe, genomics is being applied into research and clinical practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes and decrease system costs (Stark et al., 2019). Genomics can enable earlier disease detection, guide treatment, inform prognosis, and advise preventative care (Claussnitzer et al., 2020). Nurses are the largest component of the health workforce and are instrumental in delivering genomics-informed care (Tonkin et al., 2020). However, most nurses have little to no training in genomics driven by a lack of global nursing competencies in genomics (Thomas et al., 2023). Despite this, many countries are taking action to prepare their nursing workforce for the era of genomic care, including writing entry to practice genomic competencies, and revising educational standards (Calzone et al., 2024). In this presentation, we will outline efforts by the Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA) to collaborate with nurses globally using a participatory mixed-methods approach to define essential genomic competencies required by all nurses regardless of professional role, academic preparation, healthcare system, or population served. We will also provide information on the current global landscape of nursing and genomics highlighting opportunities to work together to facilitate translation and implementation of genomics into nursing.
Description
Overall Symposium Summary: The mainstreaming of genomics into clinical care is changing healthcare worldwide and nurses have an essential role in this evolving landscape. In this symposium we will discuss global, national, and local efforts to address identified gaps preventing nurses from fully participating in this new era of care, including the development of essential genomics competencies, the role of academic-practice partnerships, and strategies to seamlessly integrate genomics into existing curricula.
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