Genetics in Advanced Practice

Program Description

The Genetics in Advanced Practice Sub-Specialty is designed for nurses in a master’s program in nursing who wish to develop expertise in working with families at risk for or with genetic disorders.

Students completing this sub-specialty will:

* Identify individuals and families at risk for a genetic disorder and make appropriate referrals
* Discuss preventive measures in genetics
* Discuss and interpret findings and recommendations by the medical geneticist
* Develop skills in taking a genetic history
* Participate and collaborate with genetic interdisciplinary teams
* Be sensitive to the relevant ethical, legal, and cultural issues involved in genetic services and in the application of genetic technology on health care policy
* Identify services needed by families in the community and make appropriate referrals
* Discuss research findings and their significance to prevention and intervention in genetic disorders
* Explore the effects of the Human Genome Project on individuals, families, and health care providers

Curriculum

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
N8160	Genetic Concentration	2
N8165	Practicum: Genetic Concentration	2
N8290	Incorporating Genetics into Advanced Nursing Practice	3
Total Credits		7

The above information is current as of 05/27/2009 and is subject to change.

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