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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⏰ Upcoming 2023 RNS Conference DEADLINES
We wanted to make sure you were aware of some important upcoming deadlines in July for our 2023 16th Annual RNS Conference.
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 three pieces of legislation, all of which would improve patients’ ability to access their...
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...
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, Teri provides her perspective and insight into some of the sessions she attended. Rheumatology...
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, Teri provides her perspective and insight into the sessions she attended. This session, presented by...
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, Teri provides her perspective and insights into the sessions she attended. The ACR’s opener included...
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.