The evolution and status of genetics education in nursing in the United States 1983-1995.
Despite rapid advances in genetic diagnosis and gene therapy, only a few nurses are addressing the need for widespread dissemination of genetic information. A critical question is: How long will nurses be able to maintain high-quality care and contend with the conundrums of genopathic medicine? The purpose of this state-of-the-science paper is to trace progress in nursing education in genetics and to recommend curriculum change. A recurrent theme-the need for knowledge-is found in nursing studies and national forums in genetics. Genetic knowledge for nurses should be a priority.
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Division of Social Science, Ethics and Law, Shriver Center for Mental Retardation, Inc. andersgw@cleo.bc.edu
D003479:Curriculum; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D005823:Genetics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016134:Organizational Policy; D014481:United States