In vitro fertilization (IVF) nurses play a vital role in caring for fertility patients. Predictably, as the complexity of assisted reproductive technology (ART) services has increased, so has the IVF nurse’s scope of practice and educational requirements.
Their multidimensional responsibilities depend on the knowledge and integration of various fields, including endocrinology, gynecology, obstetrics, embryology, genetics, ethics, psychology, research, information technology, urology, and oncology.
But how do IVF nurses gain a command of so many specialty areas?
Carol B. Lesser, MSN, RNC, NP, is a Nurse Practitioner at Boston IVF, Boston, MA. Ms Lesser discloses that she received compensation from Actavis, Inc. for her participation in the preparation of this newsletter.
Marcia Hilse, RNC, MSN,is a Clinical Education Coordinator at Fertility Centers of Illinois, Glenview, IL. Ms Hilse discloses that she received compensation from Actavis, Inc. for her participation in the preparation of this newsletter.
Carol B. Lesser, MSN, RNC, NP, is a Nurse Practitioner at Boston IVF, Boston, MA. Ms Lesser discloses that she received compensation from Actavis, Inc. for her participation in the preparation of this newsletter.
Marcia Hilse, RNC, MSN,is a Clinical Education Coordinator at Fertility Centers of Illinois, Glenview, IL. Ms Hilse discloses that she received compensation from Actavis, Inc. for her participation in the preparation of this newsletter.
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Carol B. Lesser, MSN, RNC, NP, is a Nurse Practitioner at Boston IVF, Boston, MA. Ms Lesser discloses that she received compensation from Actavis, Inc. for her participation in the preparation of this newsletter.
Marcia Hilse, RNC, MSN,is a Clinical Education Coordinator at Fertility Centers of Illinois, Glenview, IL. Ms Hilse discloses that she received compensation from Actavis, Inc. for her participation in the preparation of this newsletter.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) nurses play a vital role in caring for fertility patients. Predictably, as the complexity of assisted reproductive technology (ART) services has increased, so has the IVF nurse’s scope of practice and educational requirements.
Their multidimensional responsibilities depend on the knowledge and integration of various fields, including endocrinology, gynecology, obstetrics, embryology, genetics, ethics, psychology, research, information technology, urology, and oncology.
But how do IVF nurses gain a command of so many specialty areas?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) nurses play a vital role in caring for fertility patients. Predictably, as the complexity of assisted reproductive technology (ART) services has increased, so has the IVF nurse’s scope of practice and educational requirements.
Their multidimensional responsibilities depend on the knowledge and integration of various fields, including endocrinology, gynecology, obstetrics, embryology, genetics, ethics, psychology, research, information technology, urology, and oncology.
But how do IVF nurses gain a command of so many specialty areas?