Genome Sequencing Technologies and Nursing: What Are the Roles of Nurses and Nurse Scientists?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advances in DNA sequencing technology have resulted in an abundance of personalized data with challenging clinical utility and meaning for clinicians. This wealth of data has potential to dramatically impact the quality of healthcare. Nurses are at the focal point in educating patients regarding relevant healthcare needs; therefore, an understanding of sequencing technology and utilizing these data are critical.

Aim

The objective of this study was to explicate the role of nurses and nurse scientists as integral members of healthcare teams in improving understanding of DNA sequencing data and translational genomics for patients.

Approach

A history of the nurse role in newborn screening is used as an exemplar.

Discussion

This study serves as an exempla

SUBMITTER: Taylor JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5334658 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar/Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature