Human Genome Project
In this paper, you will be looking at the Human Genome Project and nursings role in this project.
The Human Genome Project began in 1990 when the NIH and the U. S. Department of Energy joined forces with international partners to determine the correct sequence of all three billion bases of DNA within the human genome.
In 2008, AACNs Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice required that all BSN prepared nurses be able to construct a family pedigree as part of the family history.
For this assignment you will do the following:
1. Define the Human Genome Project and its impact on health care.
2. Explore nursings role in the project.
3. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of consumers having access to this kind of genetic information.
4. 2-3 pages, not including title and reference page
A title and reference page are required and are not included in the page count.
The template for the pedigree should be attached to the paper as an appendix.
This assignment should be written in APA format.
A minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references are required. References must be current, published within the last five years, and from the United States.
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