We wanted to make sure you were aware of some important upcoming deadlines in July for our 2023 16th Annual RNS Conference.
Events
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…
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 […]
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, […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Pathway of Patient Engagement in Rheumatology Research Review and Implementation
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, […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Food for Thought: DATA for the Impact of Nutrition on Rheumatic Disease
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, […]
ACR 2022 Recap Series: Opening Session + Keynote: Physician, Patients and the Nature of Heroism in Medicine
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, […]
Recap: RheumNow Live 2022
At the end of March, I attended the RheumNow Live 2022 conference. This event offered clinical context, comprehensive lectures from rheumatology experts, and audience input that would be greatly beneficial for all of our members. I encourage you all to read my overview and takeaways to improve your practice.
Meet Lupus Warrior: Monique
In the summer of 2010, I heard three words that would instantly change the trajectory of my life “YOU HAVE LUPUS.” My diagnosis came just over 2 months before my wedding day. My life was filled with complications, trepidation, and confusion, but my providers told me to hang in there.
A Year in Review 2021
It has been a busy and vibrant year for us here at the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS), and we can’t believe it is already time […]
Treatment Challenges in Bone Health: Premenopausal Bone Loss Management & Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation in Osteoporosis
Presented by: Kenneth Saag, MD and Nancy Lane, MD. Perspective by:Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI Premenopausal Osteoporosis, Diagnostic Approaches and Management. Presented by: Kenneth Saag, MD […]
The Future of Rheumatology Around the Globe
Perspective By: Teri Puhalsky Key takeaways from the ACR 2021 Convergence Conference from RNS Board Member Teri Puhalsky The quality and depth of topics at […]
Adherence: Tools for Treatment Success
Speakers: Maura Daly Iversen, PT, MPH, DSc, DPT Kamala Nola, MS, PharmD Perspective By: Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC Dr. Iversen’s portion of the discussion was […]
Giving Tuesday 2021
Giving Tuesday is soon approaching and we hope you consider giving to the Rheumatology Nurses Society Foundation (RNSF)!
Engaging the full Rheumatology Care Team to Improve Patient Care and Outcomes
Presented by: Jonathan Hausmann, MD., Sara Kellahan, NP., Chris Scott, MBChB, Emily Sirotich, PhD, BSc, Helene Alexanderson, PhD., and Anamaria Jones, PhD. Perspective by: Teri […]
Poster Presentation: Associations Between Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Plasma Metabolites and Fatigue Phenotypes in Black Females with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) occurs predominantly in women and Black women have disproportionately poorer health outcomes across the trajectory of their disease compared to women of other race/ethnicities. Specifically, Black women with SLE report higher symptom burden with pervasive impacts on quality of life.
Demystifying of Sjögren’s Syndrome
Presented By: Blake Warner, DDS, PhD, MPH, Xavier Mariette, A. Darise Farris, PhD and Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, PhD. Perspective by: Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI Epigenetic Links between […]
Do you know the Latest on Iron Infusion? Safety Updates and Management Tips for the Infusion Nurse
A Recap from the INS 2021 Las Vegas Conference from RNS Board Member Teri Puhalsky. I attended the MedScape Live event, “Do you know the […]
September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (#RDAM)
September marks the 6th Annual Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month. At the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS), we utilize this month to bring attention to the fact […]
Recap of The Virtual 2021 14th Annual Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Conference
The Virtual 2021 14th Annual Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Conference was a great success, filled with faculty and specialists in rheumatology, and immunology. Each session […]
Reflections from Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRYSM)
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRYSM) sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology. PRYSM is a conference solely devoted […]
Paint-a-Picture :: Join us At Home!
We are so excited about our first ever virtual “Paint-a-Picture” networking experience sponsored by Gilead Inflammation taking place online this Wednesday, August 5, at 8:30 […]
A Message From The RNS President: COVID-19
We would like to take a minute to recognize how hard all of you are working amid the COVID-19 outbreak. As phones are ringing off […]
“Putting it into Practice” | A Recap of the 2019 RNS Conference by Heather Sodee
Written by Heather Sodee Days of education, networking, and fun. Everything that nurse dreams of when attending their professional organization’s conference and the 12th Annual […]
2019 RNS Conference Recap by Excellence in Rheumatology Nursing Award Winner, Joni
Written by Joni Fontenont People who know me know that I absolutely LOVE being a nurse, and it is something I am very passionate about. […]
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