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Clinical Genomics Nurse (CGN)

The Clinical Genomics Nurse credential (CGN), is offered to nurses with a baccalaureate degree (BSN) or higher, in nursing who practice in any healthcare setting where genomic concerns arise.
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  • Documentation of competence and clinical expertise based upon the “Scope and Standards of Genetics/Genomic Clinical Nursing Practice” as established by the American Nurses Association (April, 2016)

  • Recognition of ability to provide specialty genomic health care by professional colleagues and consumers

  • Pride in accomplishment of advanced practice knowledge and skills in genomic health care

Benefits of CGN Credential

More details about the role of a
Clinical Genomics Nurse
 

  • Document family histories, including pedigrees

  • Perform genetic focused health assessments

  • Deliver genomic related plans of care and carry out health care interventions

  • Provide supportive counseling and make referrals for genetic evaluation and genetic counseling

  • Provide genomic health teaching

The CGN is awarded upon successful submission of the electronic portfolio and completion of the credentialing process indicating an acceptable level of knowledge of genomics and clinical practice standards in Genomic Nursing. Renewal of accreditation is awarded to nurses holding a current genomic credential and meeting requirements established by the NPCC.

The portfolio submission for the CGN credential requires focused time to write four (4) case studies, plus submission of all the required documentation.

 

Of note, a peer and supervisor letter is required with the portfolio submission. Allow ample time for those items to be submitted along with your portfolio.

INITIAL requirements for the CGN credential:

  • Current active RN license

  • BSN (or higher)

  • Nurses with a MSN but do not practice as an APRN

  • Current CV

  • Transcripts of all education related to genetics, both graduate and undergraduate

  • Specialty "Genetics" practice clinical hours: ​

    • 3 years practice in genetic nursing with at least 750 clinical hours

    • Continuing Education in genomic content within the past 3 years: 

      • 30 CEUs

  • Minimum of three (3) professional development genetics or genomics-related activities within the previous 3 years

  • Supervisor verification of case studies submitted

  • Supervisor and Peer recommendations

  • Case Study Exemplars:

    • Four (4) case studies within the past 3 years; the case studies should include:

      • Provide a detailed summary of the nurse's encounter with a client regarding genetic assessment and care​

      • Reflect evidence-based practice (including citations for practice in appropriate format)

      • Include a personal reflection on why this encounter was chosen, how it reflects the content area, and how it impacted your practice

      • Be a comprehensive summary of your care of the client from initial encounter to sharing of test results and follow up. The case study should NOT be a copy of the EMR note.

    • Case studies are typically 3-5 typewritten pages and each case study must include a comprehensive, three-generation family pedigree

    • There are a total of four (4) case studies required, one focusing on each of the following topics:

      • Legal/Ethical considerations​

      • Collaboration with other professionals

      • Challenging client interaction

      • Unexpected findings

  • Case studies should NOT be composed using AI-assisted writing apps (e.g. Chat GPT, etc). They should be the applicant's original work.

  • Please see the SAMPLE template in the requirements portal for an example of the type of information that should be included in the case study.

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