Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 43-50, March 2008

Genetic and Genomic Public Health Strategies: Imperatives for Neonatal Nursing Genetic Competency☆☆☆

  • Pamela S. Holtzclaw Williams, JD, MS, RN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondences to Pamela S. Holtzclaw Williams, JD, MS, RN, 1900 22nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112.

School of Nursing and Public Health Genetics, University of Washington

Biobehavioral Nursing and Public Health Genetics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7266

Genetics and genomics are emerging as the central science for 21st century health care. Proficient nursing care incorporates this central science. Nursing genetic competency includes anticipating future demands spurred by knowledge advancement. Three emerging public health areas that call for future neonatal nursing genetic competency development will be discussed here: increasing emphasis on neonatal family health histories, population genetic biobanking, and family genetic advocacy. Neonatal nurses can develop genetic competency by targeting (1) collaborative efforts between nurse and family regarding neonatal family health history preparation and understanding its genetic implications; (2) referrals to and partnerships with genetic advocacy groups in programs that empower neonate's families; (3) familiarity with biobank practices that interface nursing care domains.

Keywords: Genetics, Genomics, Nursing, Family history, Neonate, Genetic, advocacy, Biobank, Public health

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☆ The research was funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research Biobehavioral Nursing Research Training, Program, T32 NR07106.

☆☆ Work was completed at the University of Washington, School of Nursing and Public Health Genetics Program, Seattle, WA

PII: S1527-3369(07)00192-4

doi:10.1053/j.nainr.2007.12.012

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 43-50, March 2008

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