Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 36-42, March 2008

Clinical Care at the Genomic Interface: Current Genetic Issues in Neonatal Nursing☆☆☆

  • Lauren Thorngate, RN, MS, CCRN

      Affiliations

    • University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
    • University of Washington School of Nursing, WA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondences to Lauren Thorngate, RN, MS, CCRN, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Mailstop 356077, Seattle, WA 98159.
    • ,
  • Chantel A.E.V. Rios, RNC, BSN

      Affiliations

    • University of Washington School of Nursing, WA
    • NICU, MultiCare Medical Center

Abstract 

Although only 1 in 33 infants is born with a genetic condition, neonatal nurses have a growing responsibility to integrate genetic competency into their clinical practice. This review article outlines the specific aspects of assessment, genetic screening and testing, and communication of genetic information between provider and patient in both the newborn and pregnancy period. Essential nursing competencies are introduced as a framework for building a skill and knowledge set in clinical genetics as it applies to neonatal care. The potential development of inquiry and research-oriented practice problems are also highlighted. The exponential growth of human genetic and genomic information drives the need for neonatal nursing to embrace the interface of clinical care and genetic issues.

Keywords: Neonate, NICU, Perinatal, Genetic, Genomic, Genetic consultation, Genetic testing, Parent support, Nursing competency

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☆ Funding sources: This study received funding from the National Institute of Nursing Research: Biobehavioral Nursing Research Training Program, T32 NR07106. and National Institute of Nursing Research: Women's Health Nursing Research Training Program, T32 NR07039.

☆☆ Work was completed at the University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle, WA, USA.—captured as article footnote, pls. check if correct

PII: S1527-3369(07)00193-6

doi:10.1053/j.nainr.2007.12.013

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 36-42, March 2008

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