National survey of genetics content in basic nursing preparatory programs in the United States

Hetteberg, Carol; Prows, Cynthia A.; Deets, Carol; Monsen, Rita Black; Kenner, Carole

doi:10.1016/s0029-6554(99)90092-1

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“…For example, Hetteberg et al [20] conducted research on 879 basic nursing programs. Sixty-six percent of the BSN programs in the study reported that they included medical genetics content in their curricula.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Also noted was the minimal number of courses available pertaining to inherited disease and/or the genetic basis for disease that were incorporated into requirements for Registered Nurse (RN) education programs. Hetteberg et al [20] reported that a third of baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN) programs chose clinical practice sites specifically for the purpose of educating nurses in the care of clients with, or at the risk of, genetic conditions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Nursing Students’ Self-Reported Knowledge of Genetics and Genetic Education

Vural¹,

Tomatir²,

Kurban³

et al. 2009

Public Health Genomics

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Introduction: Nurses need to use genetic information in care; several areas of current need include primary care, public health, cardiovascular, geriatric and oncology nursing. Nursing faculties may be reluctant to add genetics to existing courses, let alone tackle the work of teaching an entire course in genetics. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe the current genetic knowledge of nursing students regarding genetics and genetic education. Methods: This is a self-administered cross-sectional survey. A total of 162 of 209 nursing students returned a questionnaire. Data from the surveys reflect the students’ self-reported knowledge regarding medical genetics (response rate = 77.5%). Results: The majority of students noted ‘some’ to ‘minimal’ knowledge of Mendelian inheritance and human chromosome abnormalities. In terms of awareness of genetic abnormalities and disorders, students claimed to have ‘high’ knowledge of breast cancer, phenylketonuria, thalassemia, colon cancer, Rh factor, cleft lip/palate, hemophilia, color blindness, and polydactyly. Students stated that they would like to receive more education related to genetic diseases and genetic counseling (93.9%). Conclusions: The majority of students reported very little knowledge of genetics and genetic disorders. Most of students responded positively to all the education methods suggested in the questionnaire, adding that they would like more education about genetics. The results from this study may help to reform and upgrade the educational strategy concerning genetics in the Schools of Health.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nursing Students’ Self-Reported Knowledge of Genetics and Genetic Education

Vural¹,

Tomatir²,

Kurban³

et al. 2009

Public Health Genomics

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“…Questions in this survey were developed by Hetteberg et al 14 and used with permission. The survey assessed the school’s current genomic curriculum content, Faculty Champion knowledge, and opinion about the implications of genomics to healthcare and nursing practice.…”

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“…The survey assessed the school’s current genomic curriculum content, Faculty Champion knowledge, and opinion about the implications of genomics to healthcare and nursing practice. 14 The survey consisted of 5 sections and 47 items that assessed attitudes about genomic curriculum integration, general entry-level (RN preparatory) nursing program information, extent of genomics curricular content, and demographics. The survey was administered upon acceptance into the program and in the postintervention period.…”

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Genomics Nursing Faculty Champion Initiative

Jenkins

Calzone

2014

Nurse Educator

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Nurse faculty are challenged to keep up with the emerging and fast-paced field of genomics and the mandate to prepare the nursing workforce to be able to translate genomic research advances into routine clinical care. Using Faculty Champions and other options, the initiative stimulated curriculum development and promoted genomics curriculum integration. The authors summarize this yearlong initiative for undergraduate and graduate nursing faculty.

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“…Indeed, midwives and nurses – the largest group among the health care providers – are trusted by the patients and their families and they provide more direct care than most other providers [1]. However, several studies show that midwives and nurses lack knowledge of the new genetics, which is mostly due to insufficient genetic education [2, 3, 4]. This concerns not only basic genetic facts, but also the psychosocial and ethical implications of the new genetics [5].…”

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Predictive Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer and Huntington’s Disease: The Opinions of Midwives and Nurses in Flanders

Welkenhuysen

Evers‐Kiebooms²

2003

Public Health Genomics

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Objective: Investigate attitudes of midwives and nurses regarding predictive testing for hereditary breast cancer and Huntington’s disease. Methods: Mail questionnaires were sent to 119 midwives and 881 nurses. Results: The response rate was 58% for midwives, but only 33% for nurses. The attitude toward predictive testing in an asymptomatic adult was more favourable in case of hereditary breast cancer than in case of Huntington’s disease, mostly because prevention or therapy is unavailable for the latter condition. Prevention of breast cancer through prophylactic mastectomy elicited adverse reactions among 40% of the participants. Predictive testing for these diseases in an adolescent at the own request was also rated favourably while testing in children at the parents’ request was less acceptable. For both diseases, concealing carrier status information from the employer or the insurance company was judged as acceptable by the majority. Conclusion: Our findings contribute to the understanding of nurses’ and especially midwives’ attitudes to predictive testing, which may in turn serve as a basis for genetic education for these groups of health care professionals.

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National survey of genetics content in basic nursing preparatory programs in the United States

Cited by 45 publications

References 9 publications

Nursing Students’ Self-Reported Knowledge of Genetics and Genetic Education

Nursing Students’ Self-Reported Knowledge of Genetics and Genetic Education

Genomics Nursing Faculty Champion Initiative

Predictive Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer and Huntington’s Disease: The Opinions of Midwives and Nurses in Flanders

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