Faculty members' perceptions of medical genetics and its integration into nurse practitioner curricula.

This study assessed faculty members' perceived knowledge of medical genetics concepts and conditions, the importance of integrating this content into NP curricula and how this was being done. During a national NP conference, 40 NP faculty voluntarily completed surveys. Participants' perceived knowledge of genetics varied; 35% noted low or very low knowledge, and only 5% reported high or very high knowledge.

Implementation and evaluation of a genetics curriculum to improve obstetrician-gynecologist residents' knowledge and skills in genetic diagnosis and counseling.

Objective: This study was undertaken to develop, implement, and evaluate a genetics curriculum for obstetrician-gynecologist residents.

Study Design: We prospectively evaluated the effect of a genetics curriculum on obstetrician-gynecologist residents' knowledge and skills. Residents completed a needs assessment and pretest.

Knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of advanced practice nursing students regarding medical genetics.

Purpose: To describe the current medical genetic knowledge and perceptions of graduate advanced practice nursing (advanced practice nurse [APN]/nurse practitioner and nurse anesthetist) students using survey data for future integration of genetic topics, principles, and healthcare issues into curriculum.

Data Sources: Survey data of APNs' perceived knowledge of genetics and a review of the literature from past research studies of students and current articles from professional journals and organizations. Web sites were those of the National Coalition of Health Professions for Education in Genetics and National Institutes of Health, Human Genome Research Institute; professional organizations; and the authors' professional, clinical, and educational experiences.