Available to members only is the Resource Toolkit, a detailed educational material found on the RNS website purposed to aid healthcare professionals in their understanding of rheumatology patient questions. We currently offer videos and instructionals on various types of diseases and are working to develop more resources to benefit all members.

By clicking on the link provided, members have access to deeper insight so they can supply their patient with exceptional care.

Patient FAQs

Patient FAQs: for patients with questions about Biologics
Patient FAQs: for parent with family histories of Rheumatic diseases
Patient FAQs: for patients prescribed DMARDS
Patient FAQs: for patients with questions about exercise and arthritis
Patient FAQs: for parents of children with JIA
Patient FAQs: for patients with knee pain
Patient FAQs: for patients with questions about the use of Naltrexone
Patient FAQs: for patients concerned about osteoporosis
Patient FAQs: for parents of children with possible rheumatologic disorders
Patient FAQs: for patients who are on anti-TNF inhibitor medication
Patient FAQs: for patients prescribed steroids
Patient FAQs: for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients getting a VectraDA lab test
Patient Information: SHARPS DISPOSAL

Handling the Hard Questions

Handling the Hard Questions (HTHQ): What Our Patients are Asking Us About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Handling the Hard Questions (HTHQ): What Our Patients are Asking Us About Immunology
Handling the Hard Questions (HTHQ): What Our Patients are Asking Us About Biosimilars
Handling the Hard Questions (HTHQ) : A Woman’s Journey
Handling the Hard Questions (HTHQ): What Our Patients are Asking Us About Rheumatic Diseases
Handling the Hard Questions (HTHQ): What Our Patients are Asking Us About Behçet’s Disease
Asking the Hard Questions (ATHQ): What You Should Be Talking About with Newly Diagnosed Patients with Rheumatic Disease
Handling the Hard Questions: Gout
Asking the Hard Questions (ATHQ): Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis
Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue Tracker
Handling the Hard Questions: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Health Disparities / Social Determinants of Health

Breaking Down Health Disparities: Conversations We Should be Having With Our Patients

RNS Partner Resources

Facing Uncontrolled Gout
Your Questions Answered: Gout & Pacific Islanders (Alliance for Gout Awareness)

Panel Broadcasts

Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – Part 2
Focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – Part 3
Managing RA Through the Lifespan Focus on Family Planning
Managing RA Through the Lifespan Focus on Geriatric Issues
Managing RA Through the Lifespan The Challenges of the Young Adult Patient
Pain Management Strategies in Patients with RA
RA and Comorbid Conditions Focus on Cardiovascular Disease
RA and Comorbid Conditions Focus on Sleep Issues
Focus on Pediatric Issues
December 2017
October 2017
September 2017
July 2017
May 2017
April 2017

Sponsor Provided Resources

Sandoz – Biosimilar Patient Brochure
Vectra – Video Walkthrough
PrismRA – Informational Video

Rheumatology Nurse Practice

RNP 01.01 – Newsletter
RNP 01.02 – Newsletter
RNP 01.03 – Newsletter
RNP 01.04 – Newsletter
RNP 02.01 – Newsletter
RNP 02.02 – Pain Management
RNP 02.03 – Helping Patients Sleep at Night and Breathe During the Day
RNP 03.01 – Newsletter
RNP 03.02 – Newsletter
RNP 03.03 – New Insights into the Treatment of the Spondyloarthropathies
RNP 03.04 – What Does the Future Hold in the Treatment of RA
RNP 03.05 – The Pathophysiollogy of Spondyloarthritis:Connecting and Differentiating Characteristics
RNP 03.06 – The Pathophysiology of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Nursing Primer
RNP 03.07 – Family Planning & Pregnancy Issues in RA
RNP 03.08 – The Biologic Revolution in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
RNP 03.09 – Presentation, Assessment, & Treatment of Lupus Flares
RNP 04.01 – Where Do We Begin Exploring Options in Newly-Diagnosed Patients with RA
RNP 04.02 – Psoriatic Arthritis | Pathophysiology 101
RNP 04.03 – Drop the Anchor | DMARD Monotheraphy for the Treatment of RA
RNP 4.10 – Rise of Telemedicine in Rheumatology
RNP 05.03 – Doing the Most for Our Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
RNP 05.04 – Doing the Most for Our Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
RNP 05.05 – Rheumatology Nurse Practice: Managing the Common Comorbidities of Psoriatic Arthritis
RNP 06.02 – Rheumatology Nurse Practice: Healthcare Disparities in the Management of Psoriatic Arthritis

Expired Course Content