Practice

Integrating Genomics into Nursing Care

ISONG: The International Society of Nursing Genomics and Precision Health supports nurses in applying genomic knowledge to improve patient care and advance personalized healthcare.

Clinical Application

Genomics nursing plays a role across the care continuum, including:

• Assessing family health history
• Identifying genetic risk
• Supporting testing and decision-making
• Educating patients and families

Explore Practice at ISONG

• Practice Resources. Newborn screening education, reimbursement for genetic services, and mentoring from the Professional Practice Committee.
• Hereditary Case Conference SIG. A monthly case conference for nurses caring for individuals and families with hereditary conditions.
• Standards of Practice. The ANA and ISONG genomics nursing scope and standards, 3rd edition.
• Clinical Practice Project Grant. Funding for clinical practice projects in genomics.
• Position Statements. ISONG’s published positions, including the 2026 statement on newborn screening.