JOPHON NCPD (2024 March-April) – Genomes for Nurses: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Nurses Utilizing Genomics

Description

JOPHON Courses offer continuing education created from JOPHON, APHON’s acclaimed journal. These courses feature original, peer-reviewed research aimed at enhancing clinical nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. 

Title: Mar/Apr 2024 Genomes for Nurses: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Nurses Utilizing Genomics 

Author(s): Stacy Hines-Dowell, DNP, FNP-BC, ACGN , Elizabeth McNamara, RN, BSN, Roya Mostafavi, MS, CGC, Leslie Taylor, RN, BSN, Lynn Harrison, MPA, CCRP, Rose B. McGee, MS, CGC, Alise K. Blake, MS, CGC,Sara Lewis, MS, CGC, Melissa Perrino, MD, Belinda Mandrell, RN, PhD , and Kim E. Nichols, MD 

Course Overview: This course aims to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize genomics in their practice, particularly in pediatric oncology. Participants will explore the barriers that hinder the integration of genomics, such as legal issues, lack of understanding, and time constraints for education. The course will also highlight the facilitators that can enhance genomic competency, including integrating genomics into nursing curricula, providing online education modules, and adopting a multi-modal approach to learning. Through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions, and practical exercises, nurses will gain a comprehensive understanding of genomics and its application in patient care. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify barriers, list their perceived role in genomic practice, and discuss potential educational strategies to overcome these challenges. This course is ideal for nurses who are keen to enhance their genomic knowledge and improve patient outcomes in pediatric oncology. 

Learning Outcomes:  

• The learner will be able to identify barriers to nurses utilizing genomics in their practice  

• The learner will be able to list nurses’ perceived role in genomic practice  

• The learner will be able to discuss potential genomics educational strategies for nurses  

APHON will provide 1 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this course. Successful completion of:  

• JOPHON Article Review 

• Post-Test 

• Evaluation