Press Release: Rheumatology Nurses Society to Launch Rare Diseases in Rheumatology Spotlight in September 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rheumatology Nurses Society to Launch Rare Diseases in Rheumatology Spotlight in September 2024 SARASOTA, FLORIDA (February 29, 2024) – On this Rare […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – February 2024
At the time of this writing, Congress is considering another temporary continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding. This latest stopgap measure would extend funding […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – January 2024
In January, Congress enacted another continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through March 1 for one set of agencies and March 8 for another. […]
2023 Advocacy Recap
Below is a run-down of our advocacy highlights in 2023. The easiest way to get involved with our legislative outreach is to visit the RNS Action […]
2023 Year-in-Review + 2024 Look Ahead
The Rheumatology Nurses Society wishes you a warm and joyful 2023 holiday season. We have a lot to be thankful for this year and so […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – December 2023
Congress adjourned for the holidays having checked the National Defense Authorization Act off its to-do list, but there’s a long list of items waiting when […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – November 2023
Congress averted a shutdown in November, extending government funding at current levels through January 19 for some agencies and February 2 for others. That means […]
Giving Tuesday 2023: Make an Impact in Rheumatology Healthcare!
Giving Tuesday Your gift to the Rheumatology Nurses Society Foundation matters! Your gift will help expand educational resources, support patients, and advocate for healthcare. Join […]
RNS Advocacy: Capitol Update – October 2023
The most widely reported story out of D.C. in October was the three-week vacancy of the House Speakership, but that was far from the only […]
The RNS Advocate 📣 Raise Your Voice! Highlights and Updates from Quarter 3 of 2023
August is always a quiet time on Capitol Hill because both congressional chambers “recess” and Members of Congress return home for several weeks. The time […]
⏰ Upcoming 2023 RNS Conference DEADLINES
We wanted to make sure you were aware of some important upcoming deadlines in July for our 2023 16th Annual RNS Conference.
Gout Awareness Day 2023
As nurses working in rheumatology, we encounter patients with gout on a regular basis. I find more often that patients are embarrassed or ashamed to discuss their condition, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. As healthcare professionals…
RNS takes to Capitol Hill
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 […]
The Role of Interchangeability in a Biosimilar
As a nurse and advanced practice provider, I am always looking for ways to provide the best possible care for my patients. One of the […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Incorporating Women’s Health in Rheumatology: Empowering Our Adolescents
In November, RNS Board member Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI attended the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022. Throughout our ACR 2022 recap series, […]
2022 Year – in – Review + 2023 Look Ahead
The Rheumatology Nurses Society wishes you a merry and warm holiday season. 2022 has been an incredible year for the RNS as we were able […]
2022 Advocacy Recap
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 […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Pathway of Patient Engagement in Rheumatology Research Review and Implementation
In November, RNS Board member Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI attended the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022. Throughout our ACR 2022 recap series, […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Food for Thought: DATA for the Impact of Nutrition on Rheumatic Disease
In November, RNS Board member Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI, attended the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022. Throughout our ACR 2022 recap series, […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Opening Session + Keynote: Physician, Patients and the Nature of Heroism in Medicine
In November, RNS Board member Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI, attended the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022. Throughout our ACR 2022 recap series, […]
RNSF #GivingTuesday
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) […]
Introducing PrismRA
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)
Two Pathways, One Diagnosis
We all know that there is a lot of heterogeneity in medicine. That’s true in every specialty, from cardiology to gastroenterology and yes, to rheumatology […]
Looking Beyond Gender Issues
Men and women. Kings and queens. Ladies and gentlemen. Since the beginning of humankind, society has divided us based on gender, teaching us how to […]
Reassessing Your Value as a Woman
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, […]