Abstract
BACKGROUND: As genomics becomes increasingly integral to health care, enhancing nurse educators' competence in teaching genomics is vital for sustaining nursing's role in precision health. PROBLEM: Many nurses lack confidence in applying genomics in practice, highlighting the need for improved genomics nursing education. APPROACH: The International Society for Nurses in Genetics convened a steering committee to develop a competency framework defining the role of Genomics Nurse Educators. We applied the Six-Step Model for Competency Framework Development in Healthcare Professions, drawing on targeted literature review and international stakeholder input to draft the framework. OUTCOMES: The resulting framework includes 3 domains and 7 competency areas defining the knowledge, expertise, and leadership required for Genomics Nurse Educators. CONCLUSIONS: The framework advances genomic nursing education globally, transitioning it from an emerging to an evolving specialty; provides a structured pathway for faculty development, supports integration of genomics into curricula, and promotes education of genomics-informed nurses.