Medications don’t work the same for everyone—and the people who provide care are uniquely positioned to change that. This engaging session explores how pharmacogenomic testing can support safer, more effective, and more personalized medication management, particularly for older adults and those with complex care needs. Designed for nurse leaders and clinicians, the presentation connects science to real-world practice, highlighting how nurses can lead interprofessional conversations, support informed prescribing decisions, and inspire better outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical insights to identify who may benefit from testing, understand its advantages and limitations, and confidently advocate for precision medicine as part of high-quality, compassionate care.

Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, at least 80% of participants will self-report increased knowledge in applying pharmacogenomic concepts to patient-centered medication management, including identifying appropriate patients, understanding prescribing implications, and communicating value across the healthcare team.

Learner Objectives:

1. Identify what pharmacogenomic testing is and how it can be utilized
2. Describe how pharmacogenetic tests can inform prescribing decisions
3. Discuss pros and cons of pharmacogenetic testing
4. Identify patients that could benefit from pharmacogenomic testing
5. Explain why pharmacogenomic testing is valuable to another healthcare professional