Establishing the Genomic Knowledge Matrix for Nursing Science

Abstract

Purpose: To establish the knowledge needed to integrate the multiple branches of omics into nursing research to accelerate achieving the research recommendations of the Genomic Nursing Science Blueprint. Methods: The creation of the Genomic Knowledge Matrix occurred in three phases. In phase 1, the Omics Nursing Science and Education Network (ONSEN) Education Workgroup completed an evidence, bioinformatics, and technology review to inform the components of the Matrix. The ONSEN Advisory Panel then reviewed and integrated revisions. Phase 3 solicited targeted public comment focused on education and research experts, and applicable revisions were made. Findings: The Genomic Knowledge Matrix establishes the following content areas: cellular and molecular biology, system physiology, microbiology, and translational bioinformatics as the minimum required preparation for nurse scientists to understand omics and to integrate this knowledge into research. The Matrix also establishes levels of understanding needed to function based on the role of the nurse scientist. Conclusions: The Genomic Knowledge Matrix addresses knowledge important for nurse scientists to integrate genomics into their research. Building on prior recommendations and existing genomic competencies, the Matrix was designed to present key knowledge elements critical to understand omics that underpin health and disease. Knowledge depth varies based on the research role. Clinical Relevance: The Genomic Knowledge Matrix provides the vital guidance for training nurse scientists in the integration of genomics. The flexibility of the Matrix also provides guidance to inform fundamental genomic content needed in core science content in undergraduate and graduate level nursing curricula.

Genomics education in nursing in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China

“…Such an approach is in line with the vision of the Idea Festival Advisory Committee of linking Ph.D. education with a better preparation for future nursing scientists (Henly et al 2015) and integrating omics into Ph.D. programmes (Conley et al 2015). The Genomics Knowledge Matrix serves as a guide for doctoral education in genetics/genomics and can be viewed on the ONSEN website (Regan et al 2019). …”

“…The Genomics Knowledge Matrix serves as a guide for doctoral education in genetics/genomics and can be viewed on the ONSEN website (Regan et al. ).…”

Educational and Ethical Considerations for Genetic Test Implementation Within Health Care Systems

“… 54 , 55 Knowledge standards for omic science doctoral nursing research programs were recently developed, in addition to genetic and genomic competencies for nursing informatics. 56 , 57 Lastly, a new Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA) aims to increase the integration of genomics into routine patient care in the general nursing community by providing a global catalogue of nursing education competencies and genomic nursing practice resources. 58 …”

“…54,55 Knowledge standards for omic science doctoral nursing research programs were recently developed, in addition to genetic and genomic competencies for nursing informatics. 56,57 Lastly, a new Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA) aims to increase the integration of genomics into routine patient care in the general nursing community by providing a global catalogue of nursing education competencies and genomic nursing practice resources. 58 8,[59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66] Although the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has issued a policy statement advocating for the return of information on 59 medically actionable genes after clinical exome and whole genome sequencing, complexities of incorporating genomic information into routine clinical practice are formidable in the absence of specialized training.…”

Establishing the Omics Nursing Science & Education Network

“…The Education and Training section (Figure ) consists of three main features, the genomic knowledge matrix, mentorship opportunities, and pre‐ or postdoctoral opportunities. The genomic knowledge matrix outlines the key knowledge and skills needed for nurses to integrate omic science into their research (Regan, Engler, Coleman, Daack‐Hirsch, & Calzone, ). The mentorship opportunities content provides a mechanism for researchers interested in omics nursing science to find one another.…”