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…
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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. […]
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 […]
The RNS Advocates for Change at the Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Advocacy Summit
An article by Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC The Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Advocacy Summit is a rigorous two-day conference for people across the country who want […]
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 […]
2018 ACR Recap
A recap of 2018 ACR from RNS Board Member, Eileen J Lydon, MA, RN, ANP-BC. Some sessions from the 2018 ACR included discussions of the workforce […]