Genetics Nurse – Career and Education Profile

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Genetics nurses work with patients dealing with a variety of hereditary diseases, assisting both with treatment and with family planning concerned with genetics.

Job Responsibilities

As a genetics nurse, you could help doctors with a number of tasks, such as evaluating a patient’s condition, recording patient history, checking vital signs, educating patients on home care, and assessing risk for passing on specific genes to children. You could also work in a research setting or help doctors educate patients on risk factors and gene analysis. In addition, genetics nurses are needed in long-term care facilities where they work with patients to manage pain, stay mobile, and deal with having developmental mental and physical problems associated with genetics-related medical conditions.

Salary and Career Options

The salary you’ll make as a genetics nurse depends on your education level, whether or not you have an special certifications, your location, and the type of facility where you work. On average, RNs working in this field can expect to make an average of around $60,000 annually. Genetics nursing can lead to other careers as well, such as working with a specific type of patient (like children) or working with a certain disease. You can also get certified in women’s health or become a certified nurse midwife so you can help couples with family planning from a genetics standpoint.

Educational Requirements

You can get started working as a genetics nurse as an LPN, but most nurses specializing in this area earn at least an associate’s degree in order to become an RN. You can also earn a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree to work in more advanced roles in this field. At higher levels, you can become certified in this field, allowing you to earn even more money as a nurse working in genetics.

LPN to RN College Programs

With some additional schooling, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can become a registered nurse (RN), opening doors to more job opportunities and higher salaries. The following is a list of schools with the best online LPN to RN degree programs offered by accredited colleges. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.

LPN to RN (BSN)	Indiana State University—ISU’s LPN to BSN degree program is the only online LPN to RN training program in the United States. LPNs and LVNs who complete this program can earn their NLNAC-approved Bachelor of Science degree in nursing entirely online. Upon completion, graduates should meet all of the prerequisites for becoming an RN. Read an in-depth review of Indiana State University.
LPN to RN LPN to ADN LPN to BSN	The College Network—Earn your LPN to RN (ADN) degree completely online with no campus attendance and no wait list. Learn from the convenience of home at your own pace, and earn an NLNAC-accredited associate’s degree in less time and for less money than traditional campus programs. Read an in-depth review of The College Network.
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BS in Nursing RN to MSN MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Informatics MSN in Nurse Management	Walden University—Founded in 1970, Walden University is dedicated to providing education for a higher purpose. The Nursing School confers degrees at the bachelor’s and master’s level, which provides further study in health informatics, nursing education, and nursing leadership/management. Walden is one of the biggest providers of online master and doctorate programs with over a hundred degrees offered at each level.
RN to BSN MS in Nursing (MSN) MSN in Adult Health RN to MSN in Nurse Education Accelerated RN to MSN	South University—South University’s College of Nursing offers numerous degree programs for aspiring nurses. Those looking for a BSN degree can enter into the RN to BSN and complete it within 18 months. South also offers the following master’s degree-level programs: MS in Nursing (MSN), MSN in adult health nurse practitioning, MSN in nurse education, and an accelerated RN to MSN.
RN to BSN RN to MSN MSN in Nurse Administration MSN in Nurse Education	Kaplan University—Kaplan University’s RN to BSN and RN to MSN programs feature curriculums that provide registered nurses with the tools to graduate with BSN and MSN degrees. The MSNs in Nurse Administration or Nurse Education feature curriculums that teach methods in management and education in order to prepare students for leadership and educator positions with in the nursing field.