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 […]
The Importance of Persistence
As we all know, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often a challenging disease to diagnose. Physical exam findings are not often definitive. Lab results are rarely […]
Diagnostic Hurdles, Hoops, and Hindsight
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 […]
Helping the Men in Our Professional Lives
When we think about family planning issues among patients with rheumatic disease, most of us initially think about our female patients, and for good reason. […]
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 […]
Oh, Those Teenagers
As a pediatric nurse practitioner, one of the most exciting things about my job is watching my patients grow up and mature. It’s also one […]
Why the ACR Guidelines on Reproductive Health Are So Important for Patients
After more than a decade living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I can say without hesitation that the most challenging parts of my healthcare journey have […]
Paint-a-Picture :: Join us At Home!
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 […]
The Rheumatology Nurses Society Condemns Racism
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 […]
Happy Birthday Florence Nightingale!
This month and all year long we are celebrating the accomplishments and pioneering efforts of Florence Nightingale. Florence paved the way for nursing as we […]