Date of Award
Spring 5-14-2022
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Trina Larery
Second Advisor
Dr. Ashleigh Heter
Third Advisor
Dr. Kevin Elliott
Abstract
The Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics were published in 2006. These guidelines define the minimal competency in genetics expected of all nurses regardless of role, specialty, or level of education. However, research indicates that nurses lack knowledge and confidence in their role in genetics/genomics.
This quality improvement project aimed to assess barriers and facilitators of genetics/genomics integration into nursing. This study followed a cross-sectional design emphasizing a representative subset of the nursing practicing community at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks. Participants were invited to complete the Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice Survey (GGNPS). This approach was chosen to gain insight into participants’ attitudes, competence, receptivity, adoption, confidence, and social systems and their impact on genetics/genomics in nursing practice.
Recommended Citation
Guillory, JaAnna, "GENETICS AND GENOMICS IN NURSING PRACTICE: ASSESSING BARRIERS, FACILITATORS, AND TAILORING IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES" (2022). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project. 71.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/dnp/71