We all know that there is a lot of heterogeneity in medicine. That’s true in every specialty, from cardiology to gastroenterology and yes, to rheumatology […]
Author Archives: Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC
Remembering the Worst of the Worst
Those of us who have been in clinical practice for a while all have those individual patients we remember who represent the worst of the […]
A Year in Review 2021
It has been a busy and vibrant year for us here at the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS), and we can’t believe it is already time […]
Experimenting with a Different Approach
Treating rheumatology patients can be tough. I can’t tell you how many times I have told patients that a lot of what we do to […]
Adherence: Tools for Treatment Success
Speakers: Maura Daly Iversen, PT, MPH, DSc, DPT Kamala Nola, MS, PharmD Perspective By: Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC Dr. Iversen’s portion of the discussion was […]
Getting Off on the Right Foot with New Patients
Being a new patient showing up for the first appointment at a new practice can be an unnerving experience. Will I like my doctor? Will […]
A Mile(s) in Their Shoes
I understand that transitioning from a pediatric to an adult rheumatologist can be a very scary moment for many of our young adult patients. Often, […]
LOOKING BEYOND Our Patients’ Physical Well-Being
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, […]
Doing Some Detective Work to Find the Right Diagnosis
Some days in our rheumatology clinic, our staff feels like a detective agency. We need to work together and examine all of the clues before […]
Postpartum Care of RA: Not an Either/ Or Proposition
Planning for pregnancy can be a difficult task, especially for our patients living with a rheumatic disease. It requires a careful review of current and […]
Words of Encouragement During COVID-19: Carrie Beach
RNS Board Member, Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC, shares with you her experience as we navigate this trying time. This season is new to all of […]
Taking a Different Bite Into the Telemedicine Debate
Ten years ago, our office had not even implemented an electronic health record (EHR) system, let alone started to think about telemedicine and its potential […]
Making the Hardest Conversations a Bit Easier
Telling a patient that they have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or any other autoimmune disorder is never easy. By the time most patients arrive in our […]
The RNS Advocates for Change at the Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Advocacy Summit
An article by Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC The Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Advocacy Summit is a rigorous two-day conference for people across the country who want […]
RNS Shows Presence on Hill at Arthritis 101 Hill Briefing
By Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC The RNS was happy to join in and sponsor along with other patient organizations, the Arthritis Foundation’s 101 Advocacy Hill Briefing […]
Bariatric Surgery: Helping Our Patients Take the Ultimate Step in Weight Loss | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
MDis a 51-year-old woman who first came to our practice approximately 12 years ago with complaints of diffuse joint pain. Her recent history included pain […]
Making Deviations to the Normal Treatment Pattern | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
When a patient is newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are specific treatment guidelines that are typically followed. This includes the initiation of one […]
The Nervousness of the New Patient
As an adult rheumatology nurse with nearly 15 years in the field, I have a certain comfort level when educating patients who have been newly […]