title: National nursing workforce survey of nursing attitudes, knowledge and practice in genomics.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Genomics has the potential to improve personalized healthcare. Nurses are vital to the utilization of genomics in practice. This study assessed nursing attitudes, receptivity, confidence, competency, knowledge and practice in genomics to inform education efforts.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional study of registered nurses who completed an online Genetic/Genomic Nursing Practice Survey posted on a national nursing organization website.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 619 registered nurses participated. The largest proportion of education level were nurses with a baccalaureate degree (39%). Most (67.5%) considered genomics very important to nursing practice. However, 57% reported their genomic knowledge base to be poor or fair. The mean total knowledge score correct response rate was 75%. Yet 60% incorrectly answered that diabetes and heart disease are caused by a single gene variant. Most (64%) had never heard of the Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines in Genomics. Higher academic education or post licensure genetic education increased family history collection in practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Most nurses are inadequately prepared to translate genomic information into personalized healthcare. Targeted genomic education is needed to assure optimal workforce preparation for genomics practice integration.
authors.affiliation: NIH, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, Genetics Branch, 37 Convent Drive, Building 37, Room 2068, MSC 4256, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Calzone
authors.affiliation: NIH, National Human Genome Research Institute, Building 31, Room 4B09, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2070, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.affiliation: West Virginia University School of Nursing, PO Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600, USA.
authors.forename: Stacey
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Culp
authors.affiliation: Social & Behavioral Research Branch, NIH, National Human Genome Research Institute, Building 31, Room B1B55, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2070, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
authors.forename: Vence L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Bonham
authors.affiliation: West Virginia University School of Nursing, PO Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600, USA ; ANA Center for Ethics & Human Rights, 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA.
authors.forename: Laurie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Badzek
keywords: genetics; genomics; nurses; nursing; nursing practice; survey