Educational Goals and Objectives

Purpose

Oncology nurses are at the forefront of translating genetic and genomic discoveries into clinical practice. However, most oncology nurses approach this expanding practice arena with a limited knowledge base in genetics. This workshop will provide the oncology nurse with pivotal information on cancer genetics and genomics, spanning the entire healthcare continuum and the implications for oncology nursing practice. The workshop includes a comprehensive review of basic concepts in genetics and genomics; genetic technology; ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic and genomic information and applications to cancer care and oncology nursing practice.

Educational Goals and Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the difference between somatic mutations and germline mutations.
2. Define patterns of inheritance.
3. Identify the ethical issues that oncology nurses face when providing genetics-based cancer care.
4. Describe three components of a three-generation pedigree.
5. Describe cultural issues that influence response to genetic information.
6. Describe ways oncology nurses use genetic and genomic information in the cancer continuum.
7. Identify genetics resources for nurses' education.
8. Identify resources for patient referral.