Rheumatology Nurses

Leading nurses and APPs (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) to excellence in the care of patients with rheumatic diseases.

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Something new is coming to RNS.

We’re excited to introduce Rheumor Has It, the new RNS podcast created for rheumatology nurses and advanced practice providers.

Our first episode, “ANA, RF, ESR, and CRP…Oh My!”, features host Sheila Behimehr, NP, breaking down some of the most common rheumatology labs and what they really mean in clinical practice.

It’s practical, relevant, and designed to give you information you can take back to your practice.

Episode 1 drops October 15, 2026.

Stay tuned for the launch of Rheumor Has It as we bring more conversations, education, and perspectives from across rheumatology directly to you.

Listen to Rheumor Has It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & wherever you get your podcasts.

#RheumorHasIt #RNS #Rheumatology #RheumatologyNursing #RheumatologyNurse #NursePractitioner #AdvancedPracticeProvider #RheumatologyEducation

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

We are one week away from our incredible meeting! Don't miss out. You can register for both of our upcoming chapter meetings here. We can't wait to see you!
https://t.co/u9Me3slbxk

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

✨ Meet Amanda “Mandy” Karam, DNP, CPNP-PC!

Mandy is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and currently serves as the RNS National Pediatric Chapter Leader. She is also the Chief Pediatric Newsletter Editor for RhAPP and has been practicing in pediatric rheumatology since 2021.

Mandy first became involved with RNS in 2022 after being invited to present a livestream on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Since then, she has continued to share her expertise through presentations and webinars while becoming increasingly involved in the RNS community.

“What I value most about RNS is the opportunity to represent pediatric rheumatology and give a voice to a part of our specialty that can sometimes be underrepresented.”

As National Pediatric Chapter Leader, Mandy is especially excited about growing the pediatric community within RNS. Her goal is to create more opportunities for pediatric nurses and APPs to connect, share resources, learn together, and have their voices represented within the organization.

And when she isn’t talking rheumatology? You can probably find Mandy traveling and exploring somewhere new with her husband or spending time with her two dogs, Caramel and Chloe! 🐾

We’re so grateful to have Mandy helping strengthen the pediatric voice within RNS.

Join us October 29 as we continue the conversation around pediatric nursing and chronic illness:

📣 SAVE THE DATE!

RNS National Pediatric Chapter Meeting
“Mental Health in Chronic Illness”
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM EST

REGISTER NOW at https://t.co/WbLeTxGdQJ

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and an opportunity to connect with our pediatric rheumatology community!

#RheumatologyNursesSociety #RNS #PediatricRheumatology #RheumatologyNursing

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Join us for the upcoming RNS National Chapter Meeting featuring
Erin Siceloff, PA-C!

This virtual educational event will focus on Sjögren’s Disease and provide an opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with the RNS community.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
7:00 PM EST
Virtual Event

This educational event has been made possible by the support of Novartis.

Learn more and register today at https://t.co/T7lNKX4blw⁠

#RheumatologyNursesSociety #RNS #SjögrensDisease #Rheumatology #RheumatologyNursing #NursingEducation #HealthcareProfessionals

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Meet Virginia Vecchio, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN, Lead Nurse in Pediatric Rheumatology at Children’s Health in Dallas, TX, and a member of the RNS Board of Directors! 🖤

For Virginia, RNS started as a way to connect with other nurses who truly understand the unique world of rheumatology. Today, those connections have grown into opportunities to serve, collaborate, and give back.

“The connections! Rheumatology is such a specialized world, and RNS gives us a community where we can learn from one another, share ideas and resources, and support each other.”

Virginia is looking forward to chairing the RNS Education Committee for 2027–2028 and finding new, engaging ways to support rheumatology nurses in their everyday practice. She’s also excited to celebrate RNS’s 20th anniversary in San Antonio in 2027!

We’re proud to highlight the nurses who make the RNS community so special. Thank you, Virginia, for sharing your RNS story! 💜

#RheumatologyNurses #RNS #RheumatologyNursesSociety #PediatricRheumatology #NursingCommunity

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

📣 See You Tomorrow!

Don’t miss the RNS National Virtual Chapter Meeting happening tomorrow, Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 PM ET!

Join fellow rheumatology nurses and providers for a meaningful conversation on Autoimmune Diseases & Systemic Symptoms���looking beyond the joints to understand the full-body impact of autoimmune conditions.

🎙️ Hosted by Joni Fontenot, RN & Laura Dickmann, BSN, RN

We can’t wait to connect with you! 💬

There is still time to join us: https://t.co/vci5WQt5cA

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

RNS board member Gwendolyn Robinson, RN shares insight on a recent @GoHealio article revealing many young patients are unaware of the pregnancy risks associated with rheumatic medications. https://t.co/83YrsiHCIl

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

🌱 GROW your expertise
💧 RENEW your approach
🌸 BLOSSOM in collaborative learning
🔗https://t.co/ZwBbpfqa2O

Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and new possibilities—just like your journey in rheumatology nursing. Embrace the season with the RNS on May 17, 2025 at our RNS Virtual Spring Summit.

Save $10 off of registration with promo code BLOOM25! We will see you in May!

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

RNS President-Elect Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI shares her thoughts on a recent @GoHealio article addressing the lack of adequate mental health care for patients with inflammatory arthritis. Read more: https://t.co/UqNBheilFP

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

RNS board member Rebekah Garrard, FNP-C shares her take on a recent @GoHealio article exploring the risks of acetaminophen in older adults. The study highlights increased risks for hypertension and GI bleeding in patients 65 and older. Read more: https://t.co/LbQ5VuBtnr

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Join us for the upcoming RNS National Virtual Chapter Meeting
📅 Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 PM ET

Connect with fellow rheumatology nurses and providers for an evening of insight and collaboration.

🌟 Topic Spotlight: Autoimmune Diseases & Systemic Symptoms
Autoimmune conditions go far beyond the joints—affecting organs like the heart, lungs, and skin. This session will highlight early signs and practical strategies for managing systemic symptoms in your clinical setting.

💬 Discussion Focus: How can we improve recognition and response to systemic symptoms in our patients?

🎙️ Hosted by RNS Chapter Chairs Joni Fontenot, RN & Laura Dickmann, BSN, RN

Register Today: https://t.co/TUPqXy5qc5

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

RNS President Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C weighs in on a recent @GoHealio article about the efficacy of duloxetine, milnacipran & pregabalin for fibromyalgia patients. Learn more: https://t.co/R2VnANmRrk

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and new possibilities—just like your journey in rheumatology nursing. Embrace the season with the RNS on May 17, 2025 at our RNS Virtual Spring Summit. 🔗https://t.co/ZwBbpfqa2O

🌱 GROW your expertise
💧 RENEW your approach
🌸 BLOSSOM in collaborative learning

Save $10 off of registration with promo code BLOOM25! We will see you in May!

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

There’s still time to save your spot for the RNS National Virtual Chapter Meeting!
📅 Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 PM (ET)

Let’s come together for an evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation with fellow rheumatology nurses and providers.

🌟 Topic Spotlight: Autoimmune Diseases & Systemic Symptoms
Autoimmune conditions affect more than just joints—they can impact the heart, lungs, skin, and more. We'll explore early signs and how to manage these complex symptoms in clinical practice.

💡 Discussion Focus: How can we better recognize and respond to systemic symptoms in our patients?

Hosted by RNS Chapter Chairs Joni Fontenot, RN, and Laura Dickmann, BSN, RN

🔗 #linkinbio

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

🌱 GROW your expertise
💧 RENEW your approach
🌸 BLOSSOM in collaborative learning
🔗https://t.co/ZwBbpfqa2O

Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and new possibilities—just like your journey in rheumatology nursing. Embrace the season with the RNS on May 17, 2025 at our RNS Virtual Spring Summit.

Save $10 off of registration with promo code BLOOM25! We will see you in May!

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Join Us for the RNS National Virtual Chapter Meeting!
📆 Thursday, April 10th | 7:00 PM (ET)
Connect with fellow rheumatology nurses and providers, share insights, and stay engaged with your RNS Chapter Community!

Topic Spotlight: Autoimmune Diseases & Systemic Symptoms

Autoimmune diseases go beyond joint pain, impacting the heart, lungs, and skin. Learn how to recognize systemic symptoms early and optimize patient care.
💡 Discussion Focus: How can we better identify and manage systemic symptoms in rheumatology patients?

🔗 Register now to be part of the conversation! https://t.co/Ma9v27Gg8A

[World Young Rheumatic Diseases day (WORD day) @WORDDay_org]

Today is WORD Day! Have you signed up for any of the many activities ongoing around the world?

Check our map and find what is happening around you! Join one of the more than 40 events that we have listed in our interactive world map!

🔗https://t.co/jqU2350gxY

#WORDDay2025

[Rheumatology Nurses @RNSociety]

Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and new possibilities—just like your journey in rheumatology nursing. Embrace the season with the RNS on May 17, 2025 at our RNS Virtual Spring Summit. 🔗https://t.co/ZwBbpfqa2O

🌱 GROW your expertise
💧 RENEW your approach
🌸 BLOSSOM in collaborative learning

Save $10 off of registration with promo code BLOOM25! We will see you in May!

[FSR @StopSarcoidosis]

April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month!
This year, FSR is proud to embrace the theme "Facing Sarcoidosis Together," highlighting the power of community, advocacy, and support in the fight against sarcoidosis. Stay tuned!

[World Young Rheumatic Diseases day (WORD day) @WORDDay_org]

One week to go! Join us for a special free webinar as we come together to celebrate WORD Day 2025. ⏳

📅 Tuesday 18 March 2025 | 7 PM CET
Secure your spot now! ⬇️
🔗 Register for free: https://t.co/b1GPRaYOmj
Together, we can raise awareness and make a difference! 🌍💙
#WORDDay