Nursing leadership in genomics for health and society.
OBJECTIVE
This article is part of the series regarding genomics and nursing practice, science, education, and policy. Issues in genetic testing, genetic information and the lessons learned through applications of genetic and genomic science are analyzed and discussed.


METHODS
Scientists, scholars, and members of the public have articulated a vision to guide genomics research and scholarship. The three overarching themes of this conceptual framework are genomes to biology, genomes to health, and genomes to society.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses can promote the use of genomic research technologies and information in the context of health, biology, and society, as well as in nursing research, practice, education, and policy.
Feetham
Suzanne
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Health Resources and Services Administration, 17 C 26 Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, USA. sfeetham@hrsa.gov
Thomson
Elizabeth J
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Hinshaw
Ada Sue
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000458:organization & administration; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D023281:Genomics / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006291:Health Policy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011634:Public Health; D012922:Social Change; D012941:Social Responsibility