Nurses & Midwives

The use of genomics within the NHS is expanding rapidly across all specialties and it is vital that all nurses and midwives have the skills and knowledge to use genomics in their area of practice.

Undertaking training in genomics and having skills and knowledge appropriate to your role is a requirement to fulfil the Nursing and Midwifery Proficency Standards set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

 

Here are a few examples of why genomics is important to nurses & midwives.
Article How is genomics used in nursing? All nurses need to have an understanding of where genomics is relevant to their role, which is why genomics is now included in the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses. This article from the Genomics Education Programme explains what nurses need to know.
Article Why is genomics important for midwives? Genomics is fundamental to your practice as a midwife – it allows you to predict and prepare for situations in pregnancy to better protect and care for the parent and child.

Watch these two videos to understand the important roles nurses and midwives can play in supporting patients and families accessing and receiving genomic healthcare.

Nursing in the Genomic Era Genomics for Midwifery

Want to learn more?

An online course exploring genetics and genomics in maternity healthcare Webinars exploring genomics in nursing, midwifery and health visiting Genomics Education Programme’s Nursing Educator’s Toolkit Core principles for nursing and midwifery pre-registration education Genomics for Health Visiting Watch our monthly education sessions for nurses and midwives

Join our Genomic Ambassadors Network for Nurses & Midwives.

We have a friendly network of Nurses and Midwives who help champion and spread the benefits of genomics within their Trust.

We work with them, and their Chief Nurses & Directors of Midwifery, to support education and training in genomics.

We meet online on a quarterly basis. All ambassadors have access to learning, research, networking and leadership opportunities, involvement in transformation projects and writing groups for peer-reviewed publications.

Email Dom to get involved.

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