The launch of the *Rheumatology Nurses Society National Pediatric Chapter was an exciting and affirming moment for our community. The engagement at our first meeting reinforced what many of us in pediatric rheumatology have long known: there is a strong need for...
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🎄 The RNS Twelve Days of Christmas 🎄
From the RNS National Chapter Holiday Party If you’ve ever wondered what happens when rheumatology nurses gather for a holiday celebration, let us paint the picture: laughter, shared stories from the clinic, and a whole lot of inside jokes that only this community...
Gratitude, Growth, and a Bright Road Ahead for RNS
Dear colleagues, friends, and fellow advocates for people living with rheumatic diseases, Thanksgiving is behind us and the holiday season is officially upon us. As the weekend ended, a weekend when many of us took deliberate time to reflect on what we are grateful...
Boots and Breakthroughs: A Triumphant Gathering in San Antonio
What a whirlwind of innovation and camaraderie! We just wrapped up in San Antonio, and it exceeded every expectation. Over 2 ½ dynamic days, more than 300 dedicated rheumatology professionals from across the country converged at the historic city of the...
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 Disease Day, the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) is excited to announce the Rare Diseases in...
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 much to look forward to for 2024. RNS President Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C and RNS Executive Director Kevin D. Lyons, share an...
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 the movement and be a part of positive change! [button size="default"...
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…
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, Teri provides her perspective and insight into some of the sessions she attended. Dr. Cough Edens and...
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 to have a variety of events that brought our organization together to learn and grow as health care providers. RNS President,...