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The Hidden Hurdles in Our Way

The Hidden Hurdles in Our Way

05/20/2021

The patients that come through the doors of our rheumatology practice every day often arrive with a unique set of beliefs regarding their disease and […]

Linda Grinnell Merrick, MS, NP-BC05/20/2021
Linda Grinnell Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Omics Research: Its Role in the Future of Rheumatology

Omics Research: Its Role in the Future of Rheumatology

05/13/2021

As healthcare professionals specializing in rheumatology, we know the importance of seeing patients as individuals as we interact with them and hear about their experiences […]

Laura P. Kimble, PhD, RN, FNP-C, CNE, FAHA, FAAN05/13/2021
Laura P. Kimble, PhD, RN, FNP-C, CNE, FAHA, FAAN
The Little Differences That Can Have a Big Impact

The Little Differences That Can Have a Big Impact

05/07/2021

“She’s flaring again. She had a hard time even going to school this week and hasn’t been able to play at all for her basketball […]

Carolyn Zic, RN, BSN, CPN05/07/2021
Carolyn Zic, RN, BSN, CPN
Walking a Mile in My Painful Shoes

Walking a Mile in My Painful Shoes

04/30/2021

When providers attempt to identify and eliminate some of the barriers to successful treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), they quickly realize that there is no […]

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Picking Up Life Lessons from Our Patients

Picking Up Life Lessons from Our Patients

03/11/2021

Over the course of our careers, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers come into contact with hundreds and perhaps thousands of patients. While a […]

Linda Grinnell Merrick, MS, NP-BC03/11/2021
Linda Grinnell Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Planning For a Successful Transition From Pediatrics to Adult Practices

Planning For a Successful Transition From Pediatrics to Adult Practices

02/27/2021

It was Monday morning. I was feeling optimistic about the coming week. Of course, there would be some unforeseen challenges—there always are— but nothing that […]

Carolyn Zic, RN, BSN, CPN02/27/2021
Carolyn Zic, RN, BSN, CPN
What Rheumatology Patients Are Facing in the COVID-19 Era

What Rheumatology Patients Are Facing in the COVID-19 Era

02/20/2021

As someone who relies on several immunosuppressant medications to function, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was very, very scary for me. While the news […]

Mariah Zebrowski Leach02/20/2021
Mariah Zebrowski Leach
Doing Some Detective Work to Find the Right Diagnosis

Doing Some Detective Work to Find the Right Diagnosis

11/14/2020

Some days in our rheumatology clinic, our staff feels like a detective agency. We need to work together and examine all of the clues before […]

Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC11/14/2020
Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC
The Importance of Persistence

The Importance of Persistence

11/07/2020

As we all know, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often a challenging disease to diagnose. Physical exam findings are not often definitive. Lab results are rarely […]

Nancy Eisenberger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C11/07/2020
Nancy Eisenberger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Diagnostic Hurdles, Hoops, and Hindsight

Diagnostic Hurdles, Hoops, and Hindsight

10/29/2020

If you ask any psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patient about the path to their diagnosis, you’d better grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. Chances […]

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Helping the Men in Our Professional Lives

Helping the Men in Our Professional Lives

10/22/2020

When we think about family planning issues among patients with rheumatic disease, most of us initially think about our female patients, and for good reason. […]

Nancy Eisenberger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C10/22/2020
Nancy Eisenberger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Postpartum Care of RA: Not an Either/ Or Proposition

Postpartum Care of RA: Not an Either/ Or Proposition

10/15/2020

Planning for pregnancy can be a difficult task, especially for our patients living with a rheumatic disease. It requires a careful review of current and […]

Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC10/15/2020
Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC
Oh, Those Teenagers

Oh, Those Teenagers

10/08/2020

As a pediatric nurse practitioner, one of the most exciting things about my job is watching my patients grow up and mature. It’s also one […]

Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC10/08/2020
Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC
Why the ACR Guidelines on Reproductive Health Are So Important for Patients

Why the ACR Guidelines on Reproductive Health Are So Important for Patients

10/01/2020

After more than a decade living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I can say without hesitation that the most challenging parts of my healthcare journey have […]

Mariah Zebrowski Leach10/01/2020
Mariah Zebrowski Leach
The Patient Perspective: The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

The Patient Perspective: The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

07/12/2019

It started with one pill a day, then two, and then four. That was followed by a series of injections. And on and on, still […]

Chantelle Marcial07/12/2019
Chantelle Marcial
Dealing with the Unique Challenges of the “Have Nots” | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Dealing with the Unique Challenges of the “Have Nots” | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

07/05/2019

In the United States, those of us who work as healthcare providers often struggle with the realities of the “haves” vs. the “have nots.” The […]

Iris Zink, MSN, ANP-BC, RN-BC07/05/2019
Iris Zink, MSN, ANP-BC, RN-BC
Making the Hardest Conversations a Bit Easier

Making the Hardest Conversations a Bit Easier

06/28/2019

Telling a patient that they have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or any other autoimmune disorder is never easy. By the time most patients arrive in our […]

Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC06/28/2019
Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC
Blinded vs. Unblinded: The Roles of the Research Nurse

Blinded vs. Unblinded: The Roles of the Research Nurse

06/21/2019

We are fortunate in our office to have the opportunity to take part in research of new biosimilar medications before they come to the market. […]

Jacqueline Fritz RN, MSN, RN-BC06/21/2019
Jacqueline Fritz RN, MSN, RN-BC
When Good Isn’t Good Enough | Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

When Good Isn’t Good Enough | Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

04/29/2019

I first met AP, a 48-year-old woman, about 8 years ago when I was new at my current rheumatology practice. From the very start of […]

Amanda Mixon, PA-C04/29/2019
Amanda Mixon, PA-C
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