The NEXT STEPS: ENDORSING ORGANIZATIONS RESPOND! ISSUE 2 VOLUME 2 YEAR 2008 JEAN JENKINS, PHD, RN, FAAN 1 AND 3

INTEGRATING GENETICS AND GENOMICS INTO A SENIOR LEVEL ONLINE COURSE JULIET BURGESS, MSN, RN 2

COMPETENCY WATCH .. 2 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT 2 PUBLICATION UPDATE... 2 CONFERENCE UPDATE 3 FEATURED BOOKS...... 3 Competency

UPDATING THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSENTIAL NURSING COMPETENCIES AND CURRICULA GUIDELINES IN GENETICS AND GENOMICS. focus

Each of the 49 nursing organizations have been working towards some of the four goals of the Strategic Implementation Plan. LOTS work remains to be done, but progress has been made towards achieving each goal. The Next Steps: Endorsing

Presentations at Annual Meetings Organizations Respond! Academy of Neonatal Nursing American Assoc Occupational Health Nurses Forty-nine organizations have endorsed the Hosted Meeting to Develop Plans/Resources American Nurses Credentialing Center Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula American Nurses Association Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics since they Competencies; Strategic Planning 9/06 Neonatal Nurses were agreed upon by consensus within the nursing American Assoc Colleges of Nursing Council of Cardiovascular Nursing community 2005. Since published, in addition to Faculty Toolkit Meeting 9/14/07 Developmental Disabilities Nurses Assoc the mailings to the endorsing organizations, Schools Included as Part of Their Membership Resources Genetic Alliance of Nursing, and the State Boards of Nursing, there Genetic Alliance ISONG have been 297 requests for copies of the document. Hospice & Palliative Nurses Assoc Nat Assoc of Neonatal Nurses In June 2006 a letter was sent requesting feedback National Nursing Staff Development Org. Nat Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses on actions of each organization post endorsement. NCHPEG Member /Send Meeting Representative National Nursing Staff Development Org Additional follow-up calls were made to gather Academy of Neonatal Nursing Society further information about current efforts, planned American Nurses Association Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Soc strategies, and desired resources. Presented here is ISONG Philippine Nurses Assoc of America a summary of reports from 32 responders. This is a Sigma Theta Tau beginning – there is still a lot more we can and need Policy Response Soc of Pediatric Nurses to do. Thanks to each of you who were willing to American Assoc Occupational Health Nurses Soc of Urologic Nurses share what’s working for your organization - now American Nurses Association Continuing Education others can learn from and join in your efforts! If ISONG Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & you wish to submit any additional updates, please Position Statements Neonatal Nurses do and we will include it in the next newsletter. American Assoc Occupational Health Nurses Emory University [email protected] ISONG National Association of Neonatal Nurses CURRENT ACITIVITIES Oncology Nursing Society Oncology Nursing Society Announcement to Membership Posted Competencies on Website Supported Staff to Attend CE (i.e., flyer at meeting) American Assoc Colleges of Nursing Emory University Academy of Med Surg Nursing American Assoc Occupational Health Nurses (GIFT Program/Duke) National Nursing Staff Development Org American Nephrology Nurses Assoc Curriculum Inclusion Appointed a Liaison/Point Person/Steering American Nurses Association Emory University Group To Coordinate Activities Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Johns Hopkins School of Nursing National Nursing Staff Development Org Neonatal Nurses Invited Testimony Oncology Nursing Society Council of International Neonatal Nurses American Assoc Colleges of Nursing (further planning 2008) Developmental Disabilities Nurses Assoc Essentials Baccalaureate Nursing Credentialing Recognition ISONG ISONG American Nurses Credentialing Center National Nursing Staff Development Org SACGHS (Mayo Clinic Magnet Status 2005) National Organization of NP Faculties Continued on Page 2 Oncology Nursing Society/Certification Corp. Sigma Theta Tau

SSSPPPOOOTTTLLLIIIGGGHHHTTT DO YOU NEED A Integrating Genetics and COPY OF THE Genomics into a Senior COMPETENCIES? Level Online Course JULIET T. BURGESS, MSN, RN Coordinator of Nursing Concepts School of Nursing, University of LA at Monroe Report from the University of Louisiana at Monroe The School of Nursing at the University b. Students submit topic request b. What information is known of Louisiana at Monroe uses an online to the faculty member and in relation to the topic? course for seniors to explore current receive an approval or c. A summary of the trends and issues including the area of suggestions. interview is posted to the genetics and genomics. This course is c. No two students are allowed the discussion board of the two credit hours and taken currently with same topic. course. theory and practicum courses for Module 2: Exploration of the genetic Students have the greatest leadership and community health. The trait or genomic event’s implication to difficulty in adjusting to self course is comprised of modules that are nursing. discovery rather than being explained in a syllabus that outlines Module 3: Exploration of the genetic taught information by a faculty course requirements, assignment dates, trait or genomic event’s pros and member. This format allows and grading rubrics. Students are cons for acknowledging the trait or students to explore and provided brief lecture notes, definitions, event. develop skills for life-long Download Today at: and suggested web links. Modules Module 4: Exploration of the genetic learning as they put together require students to present information trait or genomic event’s issues of information from previous to the discussion board for classmates a. Legalities and ethics; courses, develop critical http://www.genome.go to read. Responses are required and b. HIPAA and disclosure to others; thinking skills related to legal thus there is active interaction and c. Cost and treatments; and and ethical issues, and realize v/Pages/Careers/Healt exchange of information. d. Evidence based practice how important genetics and hProfessionalEducatio Module 1: Choose a topic of interest associated with any area of genomics are in providing care with a genetic or genomic implication. treatment or counseling. to patients. n/geneticscompetency. a. Explore a factor affecting their Module 5: Students interview a Contact: pdf family, an area of interest professional regarding Juliet Burgess, MSN, RN previously encountered in clinical, their topic to 318-342-1642 or an area that is totally unknown a. Discover what is occurring in [email protected] to them. practice and COMPETENCY WATCH Implementing the Competencies is similar to gardening, requiring care and nurturing to help the initiative grow. Where can your expertise be utilized? Baccalaureate Essentials Regional Meetings – Draft Document to be posted August 1. Be sure the Competencies don’t get lost in the sea of competing demands. Participate in the upcoming Baccalaureate Essentials Regional Meetings. Revision of the Essentials occurs after EACH meeting. The Baccalaureate Essentials Task Force has planned two more regional meetings in March and April 2008. The focus of these meetings will be to provide the opportunity for stakeholders to review and provide feedback regarding the draft Baccalaureate Essentials document including the end-of-program competencies for baccalaureate nursing education. AACN member institution Resource representatives, faculty, practice partners, and representatives of other healthcare and education organizations are invited to attend. MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD! Highlight Baccalaureate Essentials Regional Meeting Dates and Locations:

Nashville, TN March 13-14, 2008 Hilton Nashville Downtown The Genetics Education Program for Nurses (GEPN) at Cincinnati Children's Boston, MA April 24-25, 2008 Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge) Hospital Medical Center offers genetics http://www.aacn.nche.edu/BACEssentMtg.htm educational opportunities and resources for nurses. Publication Update The Genetics Education Program Bell, D., Pestka, E. L., & Forsyth, D.M. (2007). Outcomes evaluation: Does continuing education make a for Nursing difference? J of Cont Educ in Nursing, 38:4, 185-190. This program includes education for nurses Jenkins, J., Calzone, K.A. (2007). DNA and you. Reflections on Nursing Leadership, 33, 1 as well as nursing faculty. The Genetics Calzone, K., & Jenkins, J. (2007). Establishing and Implementing the Essential Nursing Competencies and Program for Nursing Faculty offerings Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics. J Radiol Nurs, 26:3, 103-104. consisted of: Calzone, K., Jenkins, J., & Rust, J. (2007). Establishing and Implementing the Essential Nursing Seven annual on-site Genetics Summer Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 21:5, 265-266. Institutes (GSIs) Lewis, J., Calzone, K., & Jenkins, J. (2006). Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Web-Based Genetics Institute (WBGI) Genetics and Genomics. MCN, 31:3, 146-153. Participant follow-up, educational Pestka, E.L., Hale, A.M., Johnson, B.L., Lee, J.L., & Poppe, K.A. (2007). Cytochrome P450 testing for support, and networking opportunities. psychiatric patients. J of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 45:10, 15-18. A two-day genetics update workshop Accepted for publication: offered every two years Pestka, E.L. (in press). Are you using genomics in your nursing practice? J Amer Psych Nurses Association. Check out the educational opportunities at: Pestka, E.L. (in press). Education on including genomics in nursing practice. Amer J of Nursing. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/clinical/ gpnf/ The Next Steps: Continued from Page 1

CURRENT ACTIVITIES Continued Society of Urologic Nurses Continuing Education Publications Young investigator award American Nurses Association Journal Articles Special Interest Group on Genetics Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Academy of Neonatal Nursing American Academy of Nursing Neonatal Nurses American Association of Occupational Health Oncology Nursing Society Developmental Disabilities Nurses Assoc Nurses PLANNED ACTIVITIES ISONG Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Genetics Addition to Resource Manual Curriculum Inclusion Neonatal Nurses Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Southern Regional Education Board-DNP Courses Clinical Nurse Specialists Task Force to Coordinate Activities Poster Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Academy of Neonatal Nursing Oncology Nursing Society Neonatal Nurses Society of Gastroenterology Nurses Radiological Nurses National League for Nursing Publications Sigma Theta Tau Educational Standards Revision Journal Articles/Special Issue Newsletter National Assoc of Neonatal Nurses American Nurses Association (OJIN, 2008) Academy of Med Surg Nursing National Nursing Staff Development Org Society of Gastroenterology Nurses Academy of Neonatal Nursing Funding Exploration Books American Assoc Colleges of Nursing American Academy of Nursing ISONG American Nephrology Nurses Assoc Sigma Theta Tau Genetics & Ethics, in press Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association Policy Genetics Column in Journal National Nurse Staff Development Org American Academy of Nursing Academy of Neonatal Nursing Sigma Theta Tau ISONG American Nurses Association Book Chapter Position Statements Consumer Focused Publication American Nephrology Nurses Assoc American Academy of Nursing Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Books American Nurses Association Neonatal Nurses ISONG ISONG e-News Monthly Synopsis To Include Updates Genetics & Genomics Nursing: Scope and Presentations at Annual Meetings/Other Forums Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Standards of Nursing Practice, 2007 American Assoc Occupational Health Nurses Neonatal Nurses Oncology Nursing Society American Nephrology Nurses Association Research Revision to Genetics in Oncology Practice Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association American Nurses Association in process Genetic Alliance Survey of nurses in practice Research National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses Resource Development ISONG National Nursing Staff Development Org American Association of Colleges of Nursing Two grants in genetics awarded in Sigma Theta Tau Faculty Toolkit 2007 Society of Pediatric Nurses ISONG Society of Urologic Nurses Genetic/Genomic monograph series 4 Conference Update Featured Books

Selected as AJN 2007 Book of the Year in 5 Categories Community Public Health Maternal Child Nursing and Childbirth Medical/ Professional Development and Issues Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

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Genomics in Nursing Healthcare, eBook. 2007 This compiled series includes collections of the most recent and relevant articles on the topic previously published in the periodicals of the honor society over the past five years.

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