Improvement of the nursing resident in the prevention of genetic risk

Abstract

The professional development of nursing residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics, focused on genetic risk prevention, is a topic of high social and humanitarian impact. Its fundamental purpose is to contribute to continuing education, systematic updating, and the improvement of professional and academic performance, to impact genetic risk prevention with an emphasis on congenital defects. The objective of this article is to characterize the professional development process of nursing residents in Gynecology and Obstetrics in genetic risk prevention. Therefore, it is essential that the needs and interests of those involved be addressed through professional development and to reflect on their performance based on anticipating the occurrence of genetic risk, achieving healthy lifestyles for individuals and families.