by RNSAdmin | May 1, 2018 | Education, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
As a pediatric rheumatology nurse, my visits typically involve more than just the patient. Including mom and/or dad in the discussion often requires a variety of communication and negotiation tools as we try to do what is best for our patient while making sure that...
by RNSAdmin | Apr 26, 2018 | Advocacy
The RNS is excited to announce we have joined the Alliance for Gout Awareness [www.goutalliance.org]. The Alliance for Gout Awareness works to reduce stigmas and empower patients by improving public understanding of gout. Members collaborate on educational materials...
by RNSAdmin | Apr 25, 2018 | Industry
There are new policies being put into place with many pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) called accumulator adjustment programs, which could especially impact people in high deductible health plans. Read on to learn more about these programs and why they are being...
by RNSAdmin | Apr 24, 2018 | Education
Sometimes as rheumatology nurses, we walk into a room and our heart sinks as we’re faced with a patient who we know is going to challenge every nursing skill that we possess. Other times, we brighten up as we see a patient who is like an old friend and has become an...
by RNSAdmin | Apr 17, 2018 | Education
Not long after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar agent for use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), our office undertook its initial journey to become better educated about what this meant for ourselves and our patients. We...
