The Power of the Team
Lupus is a chronic disease that requires long-term care, which can pose a significant challenge to the patient and health care team.
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 Intersection of Lupus and End-Stage Renal Disease
It’s a question that I have considered from time to time in my nursing career—in a patient with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who also […]
Never Forget About the Heart
I still vividly remember the day we received the news that WS had passed away at the age of 32.
The Value of Collaboration in a Small Practice
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 […]
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 […]