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Genetics Nursing

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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

Pharmacogenomics

Decoding Nursing Opportunities in the Field of Genetics

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

Other Information:

The Human Genome Project

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

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