The nursing role in assisted reproductive technologies.
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.
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