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BSN Students’ Knowledge of Genetics and Genomics

Besse, Kevin Troy
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1418141760

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2014, Doctor of Nursing Practice , Case Western Reserve University, School of Nursing.
Abstract Genetic and genomic knowledge that may help with diagnosis and treatment of many diseases is currently emerging. Nurses must be able to incorporate an understanding of the influence of genetics and genomics into practice. This knowledge should be acquired during preparation for practice. The problem that was investigated by this study is that many nurses lack adequate genetic and genomic knowledge, and without that knowledge, essential genetic competencies cannot be appropriately integrated into practice. Using Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory as a framework, this descriptive comparative study was an attempt to determine a baseline level of genetic and genomic knowledge in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) clinical and pre-clinical students; and to determine if there are differences in level of genetic and genomic knowledge between clinical and pre-clinical students. A convenience sample of 844 BSN students enrolled full-time in a four-year curriculum was solicited via email to complete a 31-item test of genetic and genomic knowledge. The response rate was 7.4% (N = 63). A statistically significant difference was noted in scores on the test of genetic knowledge with clinical students performing better than pre-clinical students. With a medium to large effect size (.73), alpha 0.05, beta .20, .80 power was achieved. Item analysis revealed potential weaknesses in the curriculum of one BSN program. Recommendations for future research were detailed.
Mary Quinn-Griffin, PhD (Committee Chair)
59 p.
Health Education; Nursing
Nursing; Students; Nursing Students Knowledge; Genetics, Genomics; Knowledge of Genetics; Knowledge of Genomics

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  • Besse, K. T. (2014). BSN Students’ Knowledge of Genetics and Genomics [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1418141760

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Besse, Kevin. BSN Students’ Knowledge of Genetics and Genomics. 2014. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1418141760.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Besse, Kevin. "BSN Students’ Knowledge of Genetics and Genomics." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1418141760

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