Toward the Genomic Era of Healthcare: Engaging Canadian Nurses with Genetics and Genomics

Summary:

The presenters in this education session provide an overview of genetics and genomics in nursing practice. They discuss the relevance of genomics and provide an overview of some of the initiatives to promote genomic literacy among nurses. They also outline areas where nurses can become involved in the dialogue to mobilize a genomically-literate profession, that is able to meet patient’s health and information needs as we enter the genomic era of healthcare.

Original Presentation Date: 22 November 2022

Presenters:

April Pike, Acting Dean, Associate Dean Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Nursing
Rebecca Puddester, PhD Student, Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Nursing. Acute Care Medicine, St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital

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