Pediatric rheumatology not only requires close attention to detail when it comes to direct patient care but also effective collaboration with a variety of other […]
Author Archives: RNS
Coming Up with Our Own Recipes
Every healthcare provider knows that lupus is the great imposter. One day, it can affect one organ; the next, a whole different system can be […]
What to Do with a Patient Who Won’t Listen
HL was 19 years old when she was transferred from a pediatric rheumatology practice into our adult practice.
Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together
New patient referrals are always exciting (at least to me). It’s like putting a jigsaw puzzle together.
Just Say No
Hopefully, you are familiar with the patient Bill of Rights that was drafted by the federal government’s Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in […]
What I Wish My Rheumatology Team Had Told Me Before I Got Pregnant
When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 25, one of my first concerns was how it would impact my ability […]
A Tale of Two Pregnancies
As rheumatology nurses, we see many patients in what should be the prime years of their lives.
What to Expect When You’re a New Parent With RA
Being a new parent is never easy, but it can be especially challenging for patients with a chronic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here […]
The Pitfalls of Fragmented Care
TK was an 8-year-old female who presented to our pediatric rheumatology clinic about a year ago with a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test result (1:320), […]
Pulling Back the Curtain on “The Great Imposter”
“SLE IS LIKE A GREY WOLF LURKING AT THE EDGE OF THE WOODS, WAITING PATIENTLY TO ATTACK AN INDIVIDUAL’S BLOODSTREAM WHEN IT IDENTIFIES AN OPPORTUNITY…”