Fertility care and fertility nursing

Last updated: 20/06/2025

Get an overview of fertility care and the different roles that it encompasses in the NHS, independent sector, oncology, gynaecology, and other settings. Access the latest RCN frameworks for fertility nursing, identify the elements of care involved, and learn more about fertility preservation.

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will you learn?

general overview and definition of fertility and infertility
role of the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum
career pathways in fertility nursing
brief overview of fertility treatment and investigations
fertility care and emotional wellbeing
fertility preservation: freezing eggs, sperm, embryos or reproductive tissues.

Resource last reviewed

15 Jul 2024

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Carmel Bagness

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Last updated: 20/06/2025