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 […]

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 […]
Thank you for all your support! The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) has had an impactful year staying engaged with policy on the national, federal, and […]
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global movement to ignite the power of generosity to transform our communities and our world. The Rheumatology Nurses Society Foundation (RNSF) […]
The Rheumatology Nurses Society is excited to partner with Scipher Medicine to introduce you to PrismRA. This unique and innovative tool utilizes a molecular signature test to inform treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
A great deal of the human experience revolves around the way in which we identify ourselves and those around us. For example, I’m a woman, […]
In the summer of 2010, I heard three words that would instantly change the trajectory of my life “YOU HAVE LUPUS.” My diagnosis came just over 2 months before my wedding day. My life was filled with complications, trepidation, and confusion, but my providers told me to hang in there.
I was raised in the traditional Western system of medicine. If anyone in our family became ill, a doctor would prescribe us medication, which we […]
As we celebrate Black History Month, the RNS recognizes the current impact of racial bias and discrimination in the healthcare industry today. We are committed […]
Thank you for all your support! The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Advocacy Committee would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of the […]
We are proud to announce that the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) was a recipient of the fall 2021 Digital Health Awards®! The RNS received bronze […]
Giving Tuesday is soon approaching and we hope you consider giving to the Rheumatology Nurses Society Foundation (RNSF)!
It’s 6:30 a.m. and that pesky alarm clock is going off … for the third time. I lay in bed for another 10 minutes, mentally […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rheumatology Nurse Practice: Managing the Common Comorbidities of Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or any chronic illness, requires acceptance of a new […]
This year’s National Nurses Month marks an opportunity like none other to recognize the vital service nurses provide. Throughout the pandemic, nurses have endured tireless […]
When providers attempt to identify and eliminate some of the barriers to successful treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), they quickly realize that there is no […]
If you ask any psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patient about the path to their diagnosis, you’d better grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. Chances […]
We are so excited about our first ever virtual “Paint-a-Picture” networking experience sponsored by Gilead Inflammation taking place online this Wednesday, August 5, at 8:30 […]
RNS Condemns Racism The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) condemns racism of people of color and wish to express our deepest condolences and utmost concern for […]
RNS Board Member, Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C shares with us how her infusion center has been able to adapt to the ever-changing needs associated with […]
Earn Up To .75 Contact Hours With Our New Courses on Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Novel Targets, Novel Agents: How Our Newest Biologics Fit Into the […]
Sarasota, FL – The joint RNS–American Nurses Association (ANA) publication, the second edition of Rheumatology Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice is a comprehensive and […]
A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]