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Focus on: fertility nursing journals

30 Sep 2025

Explore key journals to support your fertility nursing practice or research

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Fertility nursing is a fast-evolving field, and if you're attending this week's RCN Fertility Nursing Conference 2025, you might be hearing some exciting new ideas. Whether you're looking to explore topics in more depth or follow up on something that caught your interest, the RCN library has a range of journals to support your practice. From ethical decision-making to reproductive science and patient care, here are just a few highlights to get you started.

Journals to explore:

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Sexual Medicine

Covering everything from anatomy and pharmacology to gender identity and reproductive health, this journal offers global, multidisciplinary insights into human sexuality. The journal has a focus on region-specific and specialty topics. From the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

Read Sexual Medicine online.

 
Cover of Reproductive Medicine and Biology journal

Reproductive Medicine and Biology Medicine

With a strong clinical and biological focus, it’s a valuable resource for fertility nurses and healthcare professionals looking to stay up to date on developments in reproductive health and patient care. This journal offers in-depth research across the full spectrum of reproductive science, from fertility treatments and embryology to endocrinology and ethics.

Read Reproductive Medicine and Biology Medicine online.

 
Cover of Nursing Ethics journal

Nursing Ethics

Tackles the real-world ethical and legal challenges nurses face in practice. Topics include patient rights, professional accountability, genetics, resuscitation and current health policy. With clear, accessible articles and a focus on practical application, it’s a go-to resource for staying informed on the ethical dimensions of care.

Read Nursing Ethics online.

 
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Journal of Child Health Care

If your work touches on child and family health, the Journal of Child Health Care is worth a read. It brings together thoughtful research on everything from neonatal care and chronic conditions to mental health and wellbeing. Featuring fresh perspectives and varied research approaches that reflect the complexity of real-life care.

Read Journal of Child Health Care online.

Fertility Nursing Subject Guide

The RCN Library and Museum's Fertility Nursing Subject Guide brings together key books, journal articles, policy papers and clinical guidance all in one place. Developed with expert input from the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum, it’s an essential starting point for anyone supporting patients through fertility treatment or looking to deepen their knowledge in this specialist area.

Check out the Subject Guide.

Page last updated - 30/09/2025