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. In reflecting on the conference, and my time on the Hill my biggest emotion is one of awe and gratitude. Awe...
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 support throughout 2021. It is through your partnership that we have been able to sign on to over a dozen initiatives on the...
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 last month. The purpose of this event was to educate congressional staff members about arthritis and the...
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 opportunity to represent the Rheumatology Nurses Society. The conference focused on developing...
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 empower patients by improving public understanding of gout. Members collaborate on educational materials...
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 the House and the Senate and is now headed to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. Should the Governor sign HB 1177 into law,...