Genetics Nursing

Men and women in this field provide care to people with genetic diseases and conditions. They're also involved in screening, risk identification, and treatment of these diseases, working with patients of all ages.

RELEVANT LINKS

Articles:

Advances in Genetics Open New Opportunities for Nurses
Nurses and the Genomic Revolution
Gene Team Players
A New Era of Genetics is Upon Us
Genetics Nursing Practice Enters a New Era

Organizations:

International Society of Nurses in Genetics

The Genetic Alliance

National Organization for Rare Disorders

Resources:

University of Michigan's Resource Page of Genetic Syndromes

The Human Genome Project

Centers for Disease Control’s Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention

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