Essential genetic and genomic nursing competencies for the oncology nurse.

Semin Oncol Nurs

, National HumanGenome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.

Published: February 2011

Objectives: To review the opportunities and possibilities for advancing oncology nursing competencies in genetic/genomics through the illustration of case scenarios in clinical care.

Data Sources: Literature; research reports.

Conclusions: Oncology nurses have the potential to influence whether or not cutting edge research discoveries are utilized at the bedside. Clinical integration of genetic/genomic information has the potential to optimize health outcomes and lengthen patient lives.

Implications For Nursing Practice: Oncology nurses need to include genetics/genomics in their practice in order to impact quality patient care today and for the future.

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