Abstract
Our understanding of the molecular basis of health and disease is transforming medicine and nursing. Genetics is highly relevant to pediatric nursing practice as 71% of pediatric admissions have a significant underlying genetic component (McCandless, Brunger, & Cassidy, 2004). In response, nurses need to develop genetic competencies. A number of excellent resources are available to inform nursing practice related to genetics (Behm, 2019). Many nurses may not realize that their skills in history taking and assessment are key components of providing comprehensive genetic healthcare. This article provides an overview of genetics and offers a case example in endocrinology of how genetic competencies can support effective pediatric nursing practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 127-128 |
| Journal | Journal of Pediatric Nursing |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2019 |
Keywords
- Clinical Competence
- Practice Patterns, Nurses'
- Pediatric Nursing
- Chromosome Disorders
- Infant
- Medical History Taking
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I
- Endocrinology
- Genetic Testing
- Laron Syndrome
- Mutation
- Male
- Receptors, Somatotropin
- Humans