Inclusion of Genetics and Genomics in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in the United States.
Journal
The Journal of nursing education
ISSN: 1938-2421
Titre abrégé: J Nurs Educ
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7705432
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Historique:
medline:
6
9
2024
pubmed:
6
9
2024
entrez:
5
9
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Because of the importance of genetics and genomics for health care, efforts to promote inclusion of genetics and genomics in undergraduate nursing programs has increased in the past 20 years. However, the success of these efforts has not been measured recently. Information from Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited 4-year baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States was searched, and program administrators were surveyed regarding inclusion of genetics and genomics in program requirements. More than half (57%) of 711 programs analyzed included genetics and genomics in their curriculum, with <6% of programs requiring a standalone course. Although 43% of programs did not mention genetics and genomics in their curriculum, some programs that did not specifically identify genetics and genomics in course descriptions may incorporate these topics. Despite the growing importance of genetics and genomics in health care, many prelicensure baccalaureate nursing programs include little instruction on these topics.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
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Because of the importance of genetics and genomics for health care, efforts to promote inclusion of genetics and genomics in undergraduate nursing programs has increased in the past 20 years. However, the success of these efforts has not been measured recently.
METHOD
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Information from Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited 4-year baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States was searched, and program administrators were surveyed regarding inclusion of genetics and genomics in program requirements.
RESULTS
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More than half (57%) of 711 programs analyzed included genetics and genomics in their curriculum, with <6% of programs requiring a standalone course. Although 43% of programs did not mention genetics and genomics in their curriculum, some programs that did not specifically identify genetics and genomics in course descriptions may incorporate these topics.
CONCLUSION
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Despite the growing importance of genetics and genomics in health care, many prelicensure baccalaureate nursing programs include little instruction on these topics.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39237096
doi: 10.3928/01484834-20240523-01
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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