Essential genetic and genomic nursing competencies for the oncology nurse.
OBJECTIVE
To review the opportunities and possibilities for advancing oncology nursing competencies in genetic/genomics through the illustration of case scenarios in clinical care.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Oncology nurses need to include genetics/genomics in their practice in order to impact quality patient care today and for the future.
, National HumanGenome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. jean.jenkins@nih.gov
Jean
J
Jenkins
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000193:education*; D023281:Genomics / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*
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