TY - BOOK AU - Schaa, Kendra L TI - Genomic Competencies for Nursing Practice: Implications for Nursing Leadership SN - 0002-0443 PY - 2017/// KW - *Clinical Competence KW - *Genomics KW - *Leadership KW - *Nursing Staff/px [Psychology] KW - Humans KW - United States KW - United States Department of Veterans Affairs KW - MedStar Washington Hospital Center KW - Nursing KW - Journal Article N1 - Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present N2 - Nurses must have appropriate knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective nursing care in recognition of evolving science. Knowledge of genomics is required to ensure appropriate referral and education of patients who would benefit from genetic services. This article describes the process the Veterans Healthcare Administration's (VHA's) Office of Nursing Services used to determine the nursing genomic competencies appropriate for VHA nurses and identify available resources for educating nurses on these nursing competencies and a strategic plan for long-term implementation UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000438 ER -