Genetics in Nursing

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I am a third year Bachelor Nursing student with a great interest in genetics. After graduating the nursing program I plan on going for my Master's in Genetic Counseling. I've taken a few genetics courses and I read articles and books about different disorders in my free time and I find it absolutely fascinating. I find myself wondering what would be the closest facet to genetics in the nursing field. Could anybody give me their input?

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Specializes in ED.

I see genetics cases all day long working at a major children's hospital in Los Angeles. Tons....

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my genetics doctor has a genetic councilar and had a np old genetics dr had an RN that worked with him I have Neurofibromatosis

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Specializes in Peds, PACU, ICU, ER, OB, MED-Surg,.

In Pediatrics you see many genetic diseases. I see a new one almost everytime I work. The newest the last couple months are MoyaMoya and a Primordial dwarf. New things to learn everyday!

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Thanks for all your input! I was focusing on pediatrics or labor and delivery so it seems I'm in the right direction.

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Specializes in PICU, NICU, L&D, Public Health, Hospice.

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