Reflections from Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRYSM)
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRYSM) sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology. PRYSM is a conference solely devoted […]
The Hidden Hurdles in Our Way
The patients that come through the doors of our rheumatology practice every day often arrive with a unique set of beliefs regarding their disease and […]
Omics Research: Its Role in the Future of Rheumatology
As healthcare professionals specializing in rheumatology, we know the importance of seeing patients as individuals as we interact with them and hear about their experiences […]
The Little Differences That Can Have a Big Impact
“She’s flaring again. She had a hard time even going to school this week and hasn’t been able to play at all for her basketball […]
Walking a Mile in My Painful Shoes
When providers attempt to identify and eliminate some of the barriers to successful treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), they quickly realize that there is no […]
Picking Up Life Lessons from Our Patients
Over the course of our careers, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers come into contact with hundreds and perhaps thousands of patients. While a […]
What Can We Do About Health Disparities in Rheumatology?
In recent months, we have seen how society has shone a spotlight on racial injustices throughout the United States. For those of us who work […]
Planning For a Successful Transition From Pediatrics to Adult Practices
It was Monday morning. I was feeling optimistic about the coming week. Of course, there would be some unforeseen challenges—there always are— but nothing that […]
What Rheumatology Patients Are Facing in the COVID-19 Era
As someone who relies on several immunosuppressant medications to function, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was very, very scary for me. While the news […]
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 […]
Words of Encouragement during COVID-19: Karen McKerihan
RNS Board Member, Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C shares with us how her infusion center has been able to adapt to the ever-changing needs associated with […]
Words of Encouragement during COVID-19: Nancy Eisenberger
Board Member, Nancy Eisenberger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is practicing right in the middle of the East Coast outbreak and shares how her office was able […]
Words of Encouragement During COVID-19: Carrie Beach
RNS Board Member, Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC, shares with you her experience as we navigate this trying time. This season is new to all of […]
RNS Enduring Content: Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Earn Up To .75 Contact Hours With Our New Courses on Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Novel Targets, Novel Agents: How Our Newest Biologics Fit Into the […]
A Message From The RNS President: COVID-19
We would like to take a minute to recognize how hard all of you are working amid the COVID-19 outbreak. As phones are ringing off […]
Doing What We Do Best: Listening
One of my college professors once told me, “Iris, if you listen hard enough, the patient will tell you what is wrong with them.” Apparently, […]