title: Genomic Competencies for Nursing Practice: Implications for Nursing Leadership.
abstract: Nurses must have appropriate knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective nursing care in recognition of evolving science. Knowledge of genomics is required to ensure appropriate referral and education of patients who would benefit from genetic services. This article describes the process the Veterans Healthcare Administration's (VHA's) Office of Nursing Services used to determine the nursing genomic competencies appropriate for VHA nurses and identify available resources for educating nurses on these nursing competencies and a strategic plan for long-term implementation.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Associate Nurse Executive for Education and Research (Dr Boyd), WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina; Director, Research & Evidence Based Practice (Dr Alt-White, retired), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Nursing Services, Washington, DC; Dean (Dr Anderson), Chaminade University-School of Nursing, Honolulu, Hawaii; Health Science Specialist (Ms Schaa, former), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research & Development Washington, DC; Certified Genetic Counselor (Ms Schaa, current), Perinatal Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC; Professor (Dr Kasper), Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, and Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Nursing Services, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: Andrea M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Boyd
authors.forename: Anna C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Alt-White
authors.forename: Gwen
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Kendra L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Schaa
authors.forename: Christine E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Kasper
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D023281:Genomics; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States; D014493:United States Department of Veterans Affairs