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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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…
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. In reflecting on the conference, and my time on the Hill my biggest emotion is one of awe and gratitude. Awe...
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 the black community as our country responds to the recent, senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor,...
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 see it today, and we are so thankful for her effort to establish this career that we all know and love....
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 COVID-19. She reminds us when we come together, we can still provide safe and necessary care for our patients.
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 to adapt quickly as the numbers began to grow. Today she reminds us to keep doing our best job, and we will get through...
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 us, yet we believe that as we support and encourage one another we will make it through stronger than ever. We know this is not...
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 to own an important role in the fight against arthritis. The conference consisted of training and learning...
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 last month. The purpose of this event was to educate congressional staff members about arthritis and the...