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Nurse Practitioners Deliver as Part of the Rheumatology Team

Leslie Mertz, PhD  |  October 12, 2023

The upcoming 2023 Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 12–18, was good reason for Debbie Durkee, RN, MSN, FNP-C, to reflect on the profession and its growth, her years in practice, and the importance of active participation in the ARP. Unlike many who go into the field, Ms. Durkee never felt drawn to nursing as a child,…

Filed under:Interprofessional PerspectivePractice SupportWorkforce Tagged with:Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)nurse practitioner

When Switching Patients to Biosimilars, Communication & Expert Nurses Reduce the Nocebo Effect

Lara C. Pullen, PhD  |  March 22, 2021

In a recent study, researchers designed an intervention centered on communication and led by nurses to address discontinuation rates among patients who had switched to a biosimilar. The nurses’ insight and experience reduced the nocebo effect during the intervention, which had an 84% retention rate for patients taking a biosimilar after one year.

Filed under:Biologics/DMARDsDrug Updates Tagged with:Biologics & Biosimilarsinfliximabinfliximab-abdanon-medical switchingRenflexis (infliximab-abda)

Neti Pots, Nurse Ambassadors & American Healthcare

Philip Seo, MD, MHS  |  March 15, 2021

Just YouTube it. As a rheumatologist who sees many patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), I have spent a significant portion of my life talking to people about neti pots. Originally, the neti pot was part of the Ayurvedic tradition. Neti pots were used to flush the sinuses with water, milk and ghee, or to…

Filed under:OpinionProfessional TopicsRheuminationsSpeak Out Rheum Tagged with:medication compliancenurse ambassadors

Incorporating Rheumatology Nurses into Training

Kurt Ullman  |  July 15, 2020

At the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Baltimore, registered nurses (RNs) are an integral aspect of the rheumatology fellowship program. This gives the fellows information and insight into areas of practice they might not otherwise receive. “This [practice] is a result of our very strong belief that an integrated and interdisciplinary approach,…

Filed under:Education & TrainingPractice Support Tagged with:fellowshipregistered nurse

Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Rheumatology Curriculum Outline Released

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  February 25, 2019

A note from ARP President Hazel L. Breland, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA: Some time has passed since the ACR first published its NP/PA Rheumatology Curriculum Outline. Originally developed to serve as a guide for rheumatologists to onboard a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) into the rheumatology practice setting, the ACR has realized this valuable resource…

Filed under:Education & Training Tagged with:Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)nurse practitionerphysician assistantRheumatology Curriculum Outline

Registered Nurses Provide Valuable Support to Rheumatology

Karen Appold  |  October 15, 2018

In a rheumatology practice, registered nurses take on multiple roles, from administrative tasks to engaging in patient support and assessment. They can aid rheumatologists and help provide the best care to patients…

Filed under:Practice SupportWorkforce Tagged with:patient carePractice Managementregistered nurse

Nurse Practitioners Provide Advanced Care & Support

Karen Appold  |  July 30, 2018

With their ability to provide treatment and manage chronic illnesses, nurse practitioners can aid rheumatologists in the care of their patients…

Filed under:Conditions Tagged with:healthcare teamnurse practitionerpatient carePractice Management

Nurse Practitioner Chose Rheumatology in Last Clinical Rotation

Kelly Tyrrell  |  July 19, 2018

When Jeanne Scott first entered nursing school, she planned to become a women’s health nurse practitioner. She was not expecting her final clinical placement in rheumatology to change the entire course of her career. “Truthfully, I did not understand what rheumatology practitioners did until this introduction to the field,” says Ms. Scott, who describes being…

Filed under:Profiles Tagged with:Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)Jeanne Scott

How Clinical Nurse Specialists Aid Rheumatology Patients

Karen Appold  |  June 11, 2018

With advanced training and education, a clinical nurse specialist can be a valuable member of a patient’s healthcare team and a rheumatologist’s practice, acting as an extension of the rheumatologist to ensure a patient’s needs are met…

Filed under:Uncategorized Tagged with:nursepatient advocacypatient advocatepatient care

DMARDs & Biologics Info for Rheumatology Nurses

Larry Beresford  |  March 17, 2018

SAN DIEGO—In a presentation on what rheumatology nurses should know in their daily practice about disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Nov. 3–8, Jessica Farrell, PharmD, highlighted the importance of educating and counseling patients about the range of treatments and applications for rheumatologic conditions. Dr. Farrell, a clinical pharmacist at the…

Filed under:Biologics/DMARDsMeeting Reports Tagged with:ACR/ARHP Annual MeetingBiologicsDisease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

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