Nursing in the Genomic Era & The Importance of Family History

Thursday, September 14
8:00 - 12:00
The Friday Center for Continuing Education

8:00 - 8:30: Check-In & Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45: Welcome and Overview of Program

Marcia Van Riper, RN, PhD
Faculty, UNC School of Nursing

8:45 - 9:45: Essential Core Competencies in Genetics & Genomics for all Nurses

Jean Jenkins, RN, PhD, FAAN
Senior Clinical Advisor, Office of the Director
National Human Genome Research Institute

9:45 - 10:00: Break

10:00 - 11:00: The U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative

Dale Halsey Lea, RN, MPH, CGC, FAAN
Health Educator, National Human Genome Research Institute

11:00 - 11:45: Integrating Genetics & Genomics into Your Practice

Marcia Van Riper, RN, PhD
Faculty, UNC School of Nursing

11:45 - 12:00: Summary and Evaluation


Admission is $60.00 and all are welcome to attend.