To support patient-centered care and evidence-based decision-making, nurses need structured education that covers genetic risk assessment, ethical and legal implications, and the use of genomics in disease prevention and treatment. By developing a comprehensive education model, the GN project ensures that future nurses are well-prepared to meet the growing demand for genomic-informed care and contribute to the broader goals of personalized medicine in Europe, equipping nursing teachers and students with essential genomic literacy, ethical knowledge, and counseling skills. The project specifically targets partner universities—Tampere University of Applied Sciences, University of L'Aquila, University of Ljubljana, and University College Cork—to enhance their capacity for integrating genomic nursing education into their curricula.
Genetic and genomic nursing is a rapidly evolving field within healthcare, driven by advancements in personalized medicine. Research in this area has led to significant scientific breakthroughs, necessitating changes in nursing education. However, genetic and genomic nursing competencies are not widely included in nursing curricula across Europe. With the completion of the Human Genome Project and the rise of commercial genetic testing, citizens increasingly seek counseling to understand their genetic data. Nurses play a critical role in guiding patients through these complex issues. However, Europe currently lacks standardized guidelines for genetic and genomic nursing education.