She continues to volunteer with the ARHP, now serving on the Annual Meeting Planning Subcommittee. She describes her experience as a real eye-opener because it has exposed her to the “tireless work and effort that goes into bringing the Annual Meeting together,” Ms. Scott explains. “It is a labor of love and passion by all involved.”
Ms. Scott works as a rheumatology nurse practitioner at an outpatient clinic for Dartmouth-Hitchcock, a health system in New Hampshire, where she performs joint injections and musculoskeletal ultrasound and helps provide care in an infusion unit. She is also passionate about performing health-related education in her community.
She continues to find inspiration in the ARHP, especially at Annual Meetings. “My practice continues to evolve and is consistently influenced by both publications and other members of the ARHP,” Ms. Scott explains. “I love meeting with other members and hearing how they approach patient care and the populations they treat. I’m constantly inspired by the work others in the ARHP are doing.”
Ms. Scott describes the ARHP as a “tight-knit, inclusive community that is there to support you in your endeavor to become the best provider possible for your patients.” She says the early years of practice are likely to be challenging for new providers, but the resources and people in the ARHP can help you make “a smoother transition from student to professional.”
The organization also provides more experienced rheumatology professionals the latest tools and information for their practices, Ms. Scott adds. “The ARHP has been a significant resource for me in my professional life, as well as a place where I have made many long-lasting friendships.”
Ms. Scott turns to the online ARHP and Rheum2Learn modules when she is looking for a refresher on various diagnoses and topics. And her involvement in the ARHP has also had significant impact on the continuing education she has sought out over the past few years. For example, after learning that ultrasound can benefit patients with rheumatic disease, Ms. Scott attended a highly recommended musculoskeletal ultrasound injection course in Ohio.
After Work
Although she continues to love her chosen career, working in rheumatology can lead to intense work weeks, Ms. Scott says. Living in the mountains of New Hampshire has provided her with opportunities to relax and stay grounded, serving as a great fit for her adventurous spirit.
“The hiking, skiing and outdoor life are phenomenal here,” she explains. A walk in the woods and a family picnic by the river are great ways for her to decompress, too.
