As a dermatology nurse practitioner, psoriasis is one of the most common conditions that I encounter on a day-to- day basis. Psoriasis affects more than […]
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Phoning a Friend in Time of Need
There are times as a rheumatology nurse practitioner when I want to bang my head against the wall. A patient doesn’t show up for a […]
Taking a Walk Down the Hall to Find Some Answers
To the majority of the outside world, psoriasis is seen as a cosmetic nuisance, an unsightly skin condition that they are glad they don’t have […]
September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (#RDAM)
September marks the 6th Annual Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month. At the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS), we utilize this month to bring attention to the fact […]
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 […]
Recap of The Virtual 2021 14th Annual Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Conference
The Virtual 2021 14th Annual Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Conference was a great success, filled with faculty and specialists in rheumatology, and immunology. Each session […]
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, […]
The Transition In, and Then Out
Transitioning from pediatric to adult rheumatology can be quite a traumatic experience for many patients with rheumatic disease. Some have seen their pediatric rheumatologist since […]
Nightmares in Rheumatology
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 […]
Racial Disparities in Healthcare: Be Informed, Protect Your Patients
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 […]