Published October 1, 2012
The Fall 2012 issue of Rheumatology Nurse focuses on the updates in medication for RA including information on clinical trials in progress, when medications will be available, and where nurses can find quality, patient-centered education.
Published December 15, 2011
Rheumatology nurses are often involved in the management of patients with unusual clinical presentations, complex medical histories, and other challenging issues. Many patients with rheumatic diseases have comorbidities that can cloud their diagnosis and complicate their treatment. Patients also struggle with pain, depression, and other issues that require special attention. In this issue, we discuss memorable patient cases that illustrate important lessons in patient care.
Published October 1, 2011
The Fall 2011 issue of Rheumatology Nurse focuses on what differentiates psoriatic arthritis (PsA) from other types of inflammatory arthritis, validated disease assessment and monitoring tools, and a review of the latest evidence regarding current treatment options for mild, moderate, and severe PsA.
Published December 10, 2010
The Winter 2010 issue of Rheumatology Nurse focuses on the evolving role of the Rheumatology Nurse, including identifying primary roles of the healthcare team, evaluating published research and assessing new opportunities.
Published October 15, 2010
The Fall 2010 issue of Rheumatology Nurse focuses on the presentation of ankylosing spondylitis and its common symptoms and disease course, treatment guidelines, and extraarticular manifestations.
Published December 15, 2009
The Winter 2009 issue of Rheumatology Nurse focuses on the mechanism of action of biologic agents, safety of DMARDs, overcoming barriers to adherence to treatment regimens, identifying patient groups who should receive a recommendation for flu vaccinations.
Published October 15, 2009
The Fall 2009 issue of the Rheumatology Nurses Newsletter focuses on some of the most important studies presented at EULAR 2009 and get analyses from practicing rheumatology nurses on the direct impact these results may have on daily nursing practice now and in the future.
Published December 15, 2008
The Winter 2008 issue of Rheumatology Nurse focuses on the 2008 ACR Recommendations. Specifically, what nurses need to know and what hurdles may be encountered during implementation of the guidelines.
Published September 30, 2008
Rheumatology Nurse is a CE-certified newsletter series designed for nurses who manage patients with RA by nurses who understand firsthand the complexities and
challenges of managing patients with RA.
Each newsletter contains practical information and tools you can apply to your everyday practice!