By Monica Richey, MSN, ANP-BC/GNP The 2019 AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) Health Policy Conference was recently held in Washington, DC, where I had the […]
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The Picture of Rheumatologic IrAE Presentations: A myCME Pulse Learners’ Survey
Dear Clinician: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are the most commonly used type of cancer immunotherapy. Unfortunately, these agents can cause a number of immune-related adverse […]
The Push to Find Answers | Osteoarthritis
For many patients with an autoimmune disease, including myself, finding the right answers to our issues is all about “the journey.” My journey began in […]
2018 ACR Recap
A recap of 2018 ACR from RNS Board Member, Eileen J Lydon, MA, RN, ANP-BC. Some sessions from the 2018 ACR included discussions of the workforce […]
RNS Awarded Accreditation with Distinction
The RNS is pleased to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation recently reviewed our application for re-accreditation as a provider of […]
There is Rheum for You
The RNS is engaging in the issue of the rheumatology workforce shortage through effective initiatives focused on education, recruitment, the retaining of registered nurses (RNs) […]
The RNS joins the Alliance for Gout Awareness
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 […]
Are insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) impacting your deductible without you knowing?
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 […]
Nurse-Focused Research at the ACR/ARHP Conference
The annual conference of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association for Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) is typically the premier annual venue in the United States […]
ATAP Applauds Virginia in Becoming First State to Pass PBM Legislation This Session
ATAP is pleased to report that a Virginia bill aimed at regulating PBMs (HB 1177), championed by Delegate Todd Pillion (R, 4th), has passed both […]
Anne Strong Academic Scholarship (Application Now Open)
The Rheumatology Nurses Society Foundation (RNSF) exists to empower and further the education of those both entering, and continuing their career in rheumatology nursing. The […]
2018 Excellence in Rheumatology Nursing Award
Award Overview The Rheumatology Nurses Society strives to recognize and honor the leadership, achievements, and dedication of outstanding nurses who provide excellent care to patients […]
RNS Live Dinner Series: The Nurse’s Role in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Nurse’s Role in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Helping Our Patients Navigate Their Journey The RNS is proud to present the 2018 Live Dinner […]
Are We Creating a Culture to Support Quality Improvement?
In 2000, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published its landmark report, To Er is Human: Building a Safer Health System, upon which the current trend […]
2017 Excellence in Rheumatology Nursing Award
Award Overview The Rheumatology Nurses Society strives to recognize and honor the leadership, achievements, and dedication of outstanding nurses who provide excellent care to patients […]
How to Help Your Patients in Your PJs
Could a day in your PJs make a difference in the lives of lupus patients nationwide? It could if you join us for PJ Day […]