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Genetics Clinical Nurse (GCN)
Credentialing is obtained through successful completion of a professional
Portfolio review process.
Credentialing Requirements:
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Proof of RN License in good standing.
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5 years experience as a clinical genetic nurse with greater than 50% genetic
practice component.
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Log of 50 cases within five years of the application.
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4 Written Case Studies reflecting ISONG standards.
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Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate program in Nursing.
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45 contact hours of genetic content within 3 calendar years of application through academic courses or continuing education.
Evidence of patient/family and/or client teaching andevidence of genetics-related inservice education.
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: Members, $400; nonmembers, $550
Valid for 5 years
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GCN Credentialed Nurses by State
California: Barbara Ferreira, Joanne Shiffman
Florida: Cathryn Kirvin
Iowa: Marilyn O'Donnell
Maryland: Terri Giambarresi, Stephanie Steinbart, Anne Forsha
Minnesota: Katherine Burbank
Nebraska: Twilla Westercamp
New Jersey: Nita Patel, Judy Rokeach
New York: Pamela Plumeau
North Carolina: Gail Hurt
Pennsylvania: Bonita Mazzei, Susan Montgomery
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