title: The nursing role in assisted reproductive technologies.
abstract: The role of the nurse in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) has evolved as the needs of couples and infertility programs have changed. This multidimensional nursing role encompasses skill as a manager, educator, counselor, researcher, and professional. Such skills are combined with a specialized knowledge base of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. This chapter describes the various facets of the role, including the interdependence of other team members.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D009732:Nursing Care; D015399:Nursing Research; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012099:Reproductive Techniques