title: The Human Genome Project: implications for nursing.
abstract: The United States has set as a national objective the mapping and sequencing of the entire human genome. Nurses must stay informed about discoveries generated by the Human Genome Project so they can apply this knowledge in nursing practice.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lessick
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005784:Gene Amplification; D016045:Human Genome Project / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D009937:Organizational Objectives