Genetics Genomics Competency Crosswalk Development for Undergraduate Prelicensure Nursing Education Programs

Abstract

Background:

Precision health is emerging as standard of care in acute and ambulatory settings. Foundational education of genetic and genomic content is needed in prelicensure nursing curriculum. An International Society of Nurses in Genetics task force was created to identify key content for entry-level practitioners.

Method:

The task force reviewed the literature and syllabi from existing undergraduate courses to inform the development of entry-level student genomic competencies.

Results:

Nine genomic competencies were identified. A crosswalk mapped the competencies to select professional organization standards.

Conclusion:

The crosswalk assists prelicensure nursing faculty to integrate genomic competencies into existing curriculum programs or stand-alone courses. Future steps include consultation with international nursing genomic experts to standardize curricular competencies for use by nurse educators around the world. The crosswalk links these competencies to professional standards, which provides robust demonstration of attention to accreditation requirements.