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General

The following resources are geared towards general nursing practice and knowledge. This set of resources is open access and curates credible, appropriate genetic and genomic resources to use for a variety of reasons. Links will open in a new tab.

Websites

Journal Articles

  •  Calzone, K. A., Stokes, L., Peterson, C. & Badzek, L. (2024). Update to the essential genomic nursing competencies and outcome indicators. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 00, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12993
  • Dewell, S. L., Muglia, K. A., Graves, L. Y., Joseph, R., Mangold, K. L., Roselli, L. G., Ersig, A. L., & Walker, T. K. (2024). Essentials of genomics in nursing undergraduate education: A discussion paper. Nurse education in practice, 81, 104175. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2024.10417
  • Keels, J. N., Thomas, J., Calzone, K. A., Badzek, L., Dewell, S., Murthy, V., O’Shea, R., Tonkin, E. T., & Dwyer, A. A. (2024). Consumer-oriented (patient and family) outcomes from nursing in genomics: A scoping review of the literature (2012–2022). Frontiers in Genetics, 15.https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2024.1481948
  • Thomas, J.; Keels, J.; Calzone, K.A.; Badzek, L.; Dewell, S.; Patch, C.; Tonkin, E.T.; & Dwyer, A.A. (2023) Current state of genomics in nursing: A scoping review of healthcare provider oriented (clinical and educational) outcomes (2012–2022). Genes, 14(11), 2013. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14112013
  • Walker, T., Ersig, A. L., Dwyer, A. A., Kronk, R., Snyder, C. T., Whitt, K., & Willis, V. (2024). Integrating genomics and precision health knowledge into practice: A guide for nurse practitioners. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 36(10), 554–562. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000001050
  • Dewell, S., & Walker, T. (Eds.). (2025). Health and genes: Expanding foundational nursing knowledge. Nursing Clinics of North America, 60(2), 217–398. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/nursing-clinics-of-north-america/vol/60/issue/2

Learning Activities

  • Pedigree Tool Kit from the Jackson Laboratory
  • DIY DNA Extraction video from Sarah Dewell
  • The Genetic Odyssey Virtual Escape Room Learning Activity
    The Genetic Odyssey Virtual Escape Room is an interactive learning activity designed to reinforce key genetics and genomics concepts covered in LINKAGE Learning Modules 1–3. Participants are encouraged to complete these modules beforehand to effectively apply their knowledge in this virtual environment. To access the escape room activity, please use the following link: https://can-sim.ca/the-genetic-odyssey/.

Genomic Competencies