CNS in genetics?

Hi everyone,
I have been trying to find out more about genetic nursing for some time, and it has been difficult. I have found a lot information via isong and such, but wanted to see if there were any advanced practice nurses out there who specialize in genetics in particular? I am slowly working on my CNS, but really want to eventually end up in the field of genetics and have not been able to find much out there as far as what options are with an advanced degree.
Can anyone offer any information or advice?
Thank you in advance.

So my understanding of this is that the ISONG certification is something that an epxerienced APN, who has been working as a genetic nurse, can apply to get. It's a basically an additional certification you can add to your license if you've worked in the field of genetics and have had a certain number of cases.

You cannot claim to be an NP as you said, unless you've gone through some type of APN program and received this certification, at which point *maybe* you could work as something similar to a genetic counselor. And this is still blurry to me.


My idea is to get my parent-child CNS, which I am half way through. What I'd like to find out about is if there is a genetic CNS or something of the sort. I guess I'm trying to incorporate my experience, the Master's I would have, and somehow be in the field of genetics.

You mentioned that, depending on the state (I'm in CA) a CNS tailored toward genetics might work. From what I've seen not only are most CNSs general (such as the parent-child I'm doing) except for a few programs here and there, but where you can work afterwards is very dependent on what experience you've had and in what field. So if someone like me would like to break into this field somehow, what would be the best way? Genetic programs such as working with newborn screening and such require experience... but where does one start? And is there anything one can do with a CNS if the intent is to get into the genetic field? (other than take the place of a genetic counselor?). What might be some ideas for a CNS wanting to get into genetics?
more school?
genetic counseling degree?
start off in NB screening or AFP?
community health?
research nurse?
get the CNS and just apply to something genetic related?

I guess I had the idea that a CNS could "specialize" in a particular field in which they are "clinical experts" in...?