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 […]
Advocacy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Advocating for Access to Care: How to Involve Your Patients
At the NICA Conference, a very important subject was brought up and discussed: Advocacy and how to involve your patients in advocacy and advocating for […]
Reflections on Nurses in Washington Internship
Reflections on Nurses in Washington Internship What a privilege it was to attend the Nurses in Washington Internship (NIWI) in our nation’s capital this year. […]
2021 Advocacy Recap
Thank you for all your support! The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Advocacy Committee would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of the […]
RNS Shows Presence on Hill at Arthritis 101 Hill Briefing
By Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC The RNS was happy to join in and sponsor along with other patient organizations, the Arthritis Foundation’s 101 Advocacy Hill Briefing […]
An Update from the RNS on the 2019 AANP Health Policy Conference
By Monica Richey, MSN, ANP-BC/GNP The 2019 AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) Health Policy Conference was recently held in Washington, DC, where I had the […]
The RNS joins the Alliance for Gout Awareness
The RNS is excited to announce we have joined the Alliance for Gout Awareness [www.goutalliance.org]. The Alliance for Gout Awareness works to reduce stigmas and […]
ATAP Applauds Virginia in Becoming First State to Pass PBM Legislation This Session
ATAP is pleased to report that a Virginia bill aimed at regulating PBMs (HB 1177), championed by Delegate Todd Pillion (R, 4th), has passed both […]