Genetic Nursing

Who knew there were genetic nurses! A Genetics Nurse basically helps patients that are at risk or have a disease related to their genetics. Diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. You’ll help patients and families better prepare themselves for the potentially harmful diseases that run in their family. Genetics nurses perform risk assessment, analyze the genetic contribution to disease risk, and discuss the impact of risk on health care management for individuals and families. They also provide genetics education, provide nursing care to patients and families and conduct research in genetics.

THINGS YOU'LL DO:

• Analyze patient’s genes
• Educate patients and families on their genetic risks

YOUR JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Structured
• Patient-facing
• Research-oriented

Salary: $54,000