Wellness4U™ provides unbranded peer-to-peer healthcare provider education to inspire and guide stakeholders to understand and address unmet patient needs in an effort to advance patient […]

The Rheumatology Nurses Society is excited to partner with Scipher Medicine to introduce you to PrismRA. This unique and innovative tool utilizes a molecular signature […]

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The Rheumatology Nurses Society is excited to partner with Scipher Medicine to introduce you to PrismRA. This unique and innovative tool utilizes a molecular signature test to inform treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]

A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]

A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]

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 […]

The majority of patients we see on a day-to-day basis in our rheumatology practices require straightforward decisions and straightforward solutions. But there are always outliers. […]

It’s impossible to get through a day without hearing about or seeing an article focused on the current opioid crisis in the United States. The […]

MDis a 51-year-old woman who first came to our practice approximately 12 years ago with complaints of diffuse joint pain. Her recent history included pain […]

I had a new patient, LO, come to me following a referral from urgent care in March 2017. Her urgent care visit was prompted by […]

When a patient is newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are specific treatment guidelines that are typically followed. This includes the initiation of one […]

I first met JY 2 weeks ago. A 35-year-old, tall, lanky male with a 2-year history of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA), JY initially presented to […]

I was diagnosed with my first chronic illness at age 5, so I’ve taken medication daily for basically as long as I can remember. As […]

In October 2017, I met JP, a 66-year-old female patient, for the first time. During our initial meeting, JP reported that she had been recently […]

When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 25, one of my first concerns was how it would impact my ability […]

As rheumatology nurses, we see many patients in what should be the prime years of their lives.

Being a new parent is never easy, but it can be especially challenging for patients with a chronic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here […]

“How are my numbers?” It’s a question that I get daily from my patients, often on several occasions. Patients will call and ask for a […]

We all have patients who are hard to connect with, stubborn beyond belief despite what we think is clear evidence that refutes their deep-seated obstinence. […]

As a rheumatology nurse practitioner with 16 years of experience, I have seen a lot of patients with rapidly progressing disease. Unquestionably, after nearly 2 […]

J.T. was a former professional baseball player who came to our practice after being diagnosed at age 45 with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the […]

In nursing school, we are taught to use care plans to help manage our patients’ health problems. First, we assess the patient; next, we develop […]

Sometimes, we encounter a patient in our practice who touches our life and our soul, and never leaves our heart. One such patient of mine […]

Biomarkers have been an important addition to the toolbox of rheumatology healthcare providers, which was illustrated in my interactions with G.H., a recent patient of […]

Twelve years ago, I met R.T., a 35-year-old female patient who had previously been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Her rheumatoid factor was positive at 49. […]

In rheumatology, we are challenged with the formidable task of simultaneously improving quality, enhancing equity, and ensuring value in the care we provide for our […]