Resources to increase genetics and genomics capacity of oncology nurses.

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7809033 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1538-0688 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0190535X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Oncol Nurs Forum Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Pittsburgh, PA : Oncology Nursing Society
Original Publication: New York, Oncology Nursing Society.

Education, Nursing*/standards ; Genomics* ; Health Resources*; Genetics, Medical/*education ; Oncology Nursing/*education; Curriculum ; Education, Nursing, Continuing ; Humans ; Information Services ; International Cooperation ; Internet ; National Cancer Institute (U.S.) ; Societies, Nursing ; Teaching Materials ; United States

Since the completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) in 2003, the understanding of genetics and its influence on disease, particularly cancer, has increased dramatically. The initial focus after the completion of HGP was on identifying single-gene disorders, such as many hereditary cancer syndromes (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2, HNPCC). As research continues, the major impact that genetics and genomics have across the healthcare continuum is only beginning to become clear.

Keywords: competency; genetics; genomics

Date Created: 20150326 Date Completed: 20151230 Latest Revision: 20150326

20240104

10.1188/15.ONF.204-206

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