Genomic Science—From 2001 to Present Day: What School Nurses Need to Know

Genetic science has made remarkable advances in the 21st century. As genetic and genomic sciences continue to expand, school nurses will become thoroughly immersed in data, information, and technology. As new diseases, treatments, and therapies are discovered, school nurses will need to implement an...

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Published in:NASN school nurse 2019-07, Vol.34 (4), p.235-239
Main Authors: Barnby, Elizabeth, Reynolds, Mark, O’Neal, Pamela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Genomics
Humans
Nursing
School Nursing
Staff Development
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Summary:Genetic science has made remarkable advances in the 21st century. As genetic and genomic sciences continue to expand, school nurses will become thoroughly immersed in data, information, and technology. As new diseases, treatments, and therapies are discovered, school nurses will need to implement and assess best practices for the complex and medically fragile student population. This article will discuss the top 10 recent discoveries in genomic science and how school nurses can use this information in clinical practice.
ISSN:1942-602X
1942-6038
DOI:10.1177/1942602X18810790