title: Clinical Care at the Genomic Interface: Current Genetic Issues in Neonatal Nursing.
abstract: Although only one in 33 infants is born with a genetic condition, neonatal nurses have a growing responsibility to integrate genetic competency into their clinical practice. This review article outlines the specific aspects of assessment, genetic screening and testing, and communication of genetic information between provider and patient in both the newborn and pregnancy period. Essential nursing competencies are introduced as a framework for building a skill and knowledge set in clinical genetics as it applies to neonatal care. The potential development of inquiry and research oriented practice problems are also highlighted. The exponential growth of human genetic and genomic information drives the need for neonatal nursing to embrace the interface of clinical care and genetic issues.
authors.affiliation: Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of Washington Medical Center, Doctoral Student, University of Washington School of Nursing.
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Thorngate
authors.affiliation: Assistant Nurse Manager, NICU, MultiCare Medical Center, Doctoral Student, University of Washington School of Nursing.
authors.forename: Chantel A E V
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Rios
keywords: Genetic; Genetic consultation; Genetic testing; Genomic; NICU; Neonate; Nursing competency; Parent support; Perinatal
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