by RNSAdmin | Sep 29, 2023 | Advocacy
August is always a quiet time on Capitol Hill because both congressional chambers “recess” and Members of Congress return home for several weeks. The time just before and after the August recess, however, tends to be extremely active – and this year’s been no...
by RNSAdmin | Jun 27, 2023 | Events
We wanted to make sure you were aware of some important upcoming deadlines in July for our 2023 16th Annual RNS Conference. 7/1 – DEADLINE: Call for Abstracts 7/7 – DEADLINE: Conference Scholarship Application 7/19 – DEADLINE: Hotel room block closes...
by RNSAdmin | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Board, Events
As nurses working in rheumatology, we encounter patients with gout on a regular basis. I find more often that patients are embarrassed or ashamed to discuss their condition, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. As healthcare professionals, it’s important...
by RNSAdmin | Mar 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Events
On March 23, RNS members representing twelve states spent the day on Capitol Hill to talk about issues affecting rheumatology patients. Specifically, our members discussed three pieces of legislation, all of which would improve patients’ ability to access their...
by RNSAdmin | Feb 27, 2023 | Education
As a nurse and advanced practice provider, I am always looking for ways to provide the best possible care for my patients. One of the most important considerations when it comes to providing quality care is ensuring that the treatments we use are safe and effective....
