The mission of GNCC is to enhance professional practice care for peoples' genetic health through genetic nursing credentials.
Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics (APNG)
Credentialing is obtained through successful completion of a professional Portfolio review process.
Credentialing Requirements:
Proof of RN License in good standing.
300 hours of Genetic Practicum experiences as a clinical genetic nurse with greater than 50% genetic practice component.
Completion of Log of 50 cases within five years of the application.
4 Written Case Studies reflecting ISONG standards of clinical genetics nursing practice.
Graduation from an accredited graduate program in nursing.
50 hours of genetic content in the past 5 years through academic courses or continuing education.
Evidence of patient/family and/or client teaching absolutely required for credential award. Additional evidence of education of nurses and other professionals, consumers, and other community groups is valuable.
Performance Verification from employer/supervisor/professional colleague with whom the applicant has practiced in the past two years. Other achievements: Abstracts, abbreviated reports, listing of publications and related materials will be recognized as evidence.
Fees: ISONG members, $400; nonmembers, $550.
Valid for 5 years.
APNG Credentialed Nurses by State
Alabama: Judy Franklin California: Dawn Earl, Patricia Gambol, Jeannie Kreutzman, Deborah MacDonald, Colleen McGuire Connecticut: Victoria Odesina Illinois: Tina Bauman, Sarah McCaffrey Iowa: Stanley Grant Louisiana: Rebecca Donohue Maryland: Kathleen Calzone, Joie Davis, Deborh Tamura Minnesota: Elizabeth Pestka Mississippi: Susanne Humphreys Missouri: Suzanne Mahon New Jersey: Lisa Beth Aiello New York: Jane DeLuca, Kim Provenzano North Carolina: Lori Farmer Ohio: Elizabeth Sparks Oregon: Nancy Ledbetter Pennsylvania: Susan Miller-Samuel Tennessee: Susan Caro Texas: Shirley Myers, Joanna Spahis Washington: Hillary Lipe
GNCC logo by Jason Greco (DNA picture courtesy of DOE Human Genome Program http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis)