International Society of Nurses in Genetics

International Society of Nurses in Genetics

Genetics and Genomics

Welcome to International Society of Nurses in Genetics

Explore our resources and knowledge of human genetics into your nursing practice, education and research activites. We offer accurate and current content on human genetics and genomics in addition to forums for professional networking and discussions.

We encourage unlimited reproduction for educational purposes with appropriate acknowledgement of the author and source. Unless otherwise indicated, all original documents in this site are copyrighted by ISONG.

Resources in Genetics

NEW RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE:

Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies for Nurses With Graduate Degrees , co-published by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG), is now available on the American Nurses Association website here. For background information on this document and how it was developed click here.

If you would like the Steering Committee to provide you with a newsletter article or website announcement to help your organization announce the competencies, please contact Karen Greco at kgreco@nursing.arizona.edu

There are currently 20 endorsements from nursing and professional organizations. A list can be found on page 18 of the competencies document.

Genetics and Genomics in Nursing and Health Care
By ISONG members Terry Beery, PhD, RN, ACNP and M. Linda Workman, PhD, RN, FAAN published by F. A. Davis and expected to be released in January 2012. Perfect for both stand-alone courses or integrated into courses across the curriculum. http://www.fadavis.com/product/nursing-fundamentals-med-surg-genetics-genomics-health-care-beery-workman

Genetics and Genomics in Oncology Nursing Practice
This latest volume from Kathleen Calzone, Agnes Masny, and Jean Jenkins broadens the topic of genetics from a discussion of risk assessment to encompass such issues as cancer biology, clinical applications of genetic study, and the scope of oncology nursing practice. A limited number of copies are available from ISONG for $60 plus shipping. Use Genetics and Genomics Order Form (PDF)

Genetics and Ethics in Health
Care: New Questions in the Age
of Genomic Health
By Rita Black Monsen, DSN, MPH, RN, FAAN, Editor -- Available at http://nursingworld.org/books/

Genetics/Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
As genetics/genomics clinical services enters more areas of nursing practice, this book addresses increasing numbers of RNs at all levels and settings. Available at http://nursingworld.org/books/

Family Support in relations to genetic disease

For families who have a child or other family member with a genetic disease or are at risk for a genetic disease that may be incurable.

Family Support

Members - Please visit Members Only Section under the MEMBERSHIP Tab for Current and Past Newsletters.

ISONG

Conferences & Events

25th Annual ISONG Conference

Charting a Course for Genetic/Genomic Nursing
October 26-27, 2012
Loews Hotel, Philadelphia, PA USA

Announcements

ISONG Webinar Series

Master’s Essential 2: Organizational and Systems Leadership
(2nd in the Series)

Overall Objective of this series:
Learn Genetic/Genomic focused techniques for incorporating this content into your curriculum.

Interact with expert educators with experience in genetic/genomic, organization and systems content.

PRESENTED BY:
Mary Quinn Griffin, PhD, MEd, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Case Western University

When: June 5 2012, 1pm-2pm EDT (USA)

Who should attend? Faculty, or students aspiring to be faculty, those teaching at the Master or Doctoral level.

This activity is being co-provided with the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, who is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1 CNE provided.

The cost for each port is $25.00 USD, and due upon registration. You will be re-directed to a payment web page after you have completed your registration. Within two business days of making payment, you will receive a computer link/information via email that will enable you to join the webinar.

Space is limited - Reserve your Webinar seat now - Click here to Register

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

VIEW PAST WEBINARS

The 2011 - 2012 ISONG Founder's Awards announced - Click for more information

The 2011 - 2012 ISONG Research Grant announced - Click for more information

ISONG Member honored
Dr. Willa Doswell at the University of Pittsburgh, College of Nursing has been selected by the Genetic Alliance as a member of the Consumer Task Force on Newborn Screening. Congratulations Willa! If you would like to congratulation Willa, her email is wdo100@pitt.edu .

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