NRSE 4530 Ohio University Genetic Family History Discussion

NRSE 4530 Ohio University Genetic Family History Discussion

“M2 A4 WA: SUBMISSION AREA – GENETIC FAMILY HISTORY ASSESSMENT”

This assessment requires you to complete a Genetic/Genomic Nursing Assessment using the information found in your text on page 224, Box 8-7 from the following book: Kaakinen, J. R., Coehlo, D. P., Steele, R., & Robinson, M. (2018). Family health care nursing: Theory, practice, and research (6th ed.). F.A. Davis.

You DO NOT need to create a family tree. Rather, write out your assignment in APA format and address the items from the Nursing Assessment box 8-7:Components genetic nursing assessment include:

.Three generation pedigree using standardized symbols

. Health history of each family member

. Reproductive history

. Ethnic background of family members (as described by the family)

. Documentation of variations in growth and development of family members

. Individual member & family understanding of causes of health problems that occur in more than one family member

. Identification of questions family members have about potential genetic risk factors in the family

. Identification of questions family members have about potential genetic risk factors in the family

. Identification of communication of genetic health information within the family

Your paper should include the following information:

References

The only textbook that should be used as a reference is the current course textbook. If you choose to use another textbook, that will NOT count toward your total reference requirement.

Minimum of four (4) total references: two (2) references from required course materials and two (2) peer-reviewed references. All references must be no older than five years (unless making a specific point using a seminal piece of information)

Peer-reviewed references include references from professional data bases such as PubMed or CINHAL applicable to population and practice area, along with evidence based clinical practice guidelines. Examples of unacceptable references are Wikipedia, UpToDate, Epocrates, Medscape, WebMD, hospital organizations, insurance recommendations, & secondary clinical databases.

Style

Number of Pages/Words

APA 7th edition

Unless otherwise specified all papers should have a minimum of 600 words (approximately 2.5 pages) excluding the title and reference pages. Below are some example references that can also be used if needed from provided articles.

Calzone, K. A., Cashion, A., Feetham, S., Jenkins, J., Prows, C. A., Williams, J. K., & Wung, S. F. (2010).

Nurses transforming health care using genetics and genomics. Nursing Outlook, 58(1), 26. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2009.05.001

Gallo, A. M., Angst, D. B., & Knafl, K. A. (2009). Disclosure of genetic information within families: How

nurses can facilitate family communication. The American Journal of Nursing, 109(4), 65. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000348607.31983.6e

Greco, K.E., Tinley, S., & Seibert, D. (2012). Essential genetic and genomic competencies for nurses with graduate degrees. American Nurses Association and International Society of Nurses in Genetics. http://www.genome.gov/Pages/Health/HealthCareProvidersInfo/Grad_Gen_Comp.pdf

Kaakinen, J. R., Coehlo, D. P., Steele, R., & Robinson, M. (2018). Family health care nursing: Theory, practice, and research (6th ed.). F.A. Davis.

NRSE 4530 Ohio University Genetic Family History Discussion