title: Nursing genomics: its role in health trajectory.
abstract: The human genome, which is the complete set of human genetic information, significantly contributes to the health of an individual; it can lead to single or complex medical conditions (including cancer and heart disease) also affected by environmental and behavioral risk factors. To date, the challenges related to human genomics and nursing science focus on the following areas: (1) curriculum application, (2) advanced clinical practice in specific fields, and (3) hands-on bioscience laboratory skills. This review article summarizes current efforts and addresses critical components in nursing genomics.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6901 Bertner Avenue, Room 613, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: peiyingc@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Pei-Ying
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Chuang
authors.forename: Ching Hsiu
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hsieh
authors.forename: Bashira
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Addullah Charles
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D023281:Genomics / Q000193:education*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009736:Nursing Process / Q000458:organization & administration*; D057184:Practice Patterns, Nurses' / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration
keywords: Bioscience skills; Clinical practice; Essential competencies; Human genomics; Nursing science