by RNSAdmin | Jun 20, 2021 | Rheumatology Nurse Practice
In the adult rheumatology world, the transition of a pediatric patient into our world is often tricky. We know that the patient’s juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) does not magically transform into adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with the wave of some magic wand....
by RNSAdmin | Jun 18, 2021 | Education
While our current pandemic health crisis may be shining a new light on racial disparities in healthcare, minority patients know this is not a new phenomenon. During the 2021 Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Virtual Spring Summit, Danielle King, MPH, PhD(c) shared in...
by RNSAdmin | Jun 18, 2021 | Rheumatology Nurse Practice
Depression is something we commonly see in many of our patients with rheumatic disease. With experience, the signs become obvious. Disengagement with family and friends, poor adherence to medication, missed appointments, spotty hygiene practices, and more. Given the...
by RNSAdmin | Jun 11, 2021 | Rheumatology Nurse Practice
A diagnosis of any rheumatic disease, and especially psoriatic arthritis (PsA), can throw patients’ lives off the rails. They are enjoying outdoor activities, time with the family, regular vacations, and then “Wham!” They have to start thinking in advance about every...
by RNSAdmin | Jun 4, 2021 | Rheumatology Nurse Practice
When I think of cardiovascular risk factors, the usual ones initially come to mind. Things like genetics, unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, obesity, minimal exercise, a low-quality diet, uncontrolled hypertension, and depression.1 For the patient with psoriasis and...
