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.