Program & Accreditation Details
In this course, learners will explore the recognition and management of rheumatic disease through a case-based patient simulation. Participants will assess clinical findings, identify key patient circumstances, and apply evidence-based reasoning to determine an appropriate rheumatologic diagnosis and initial treatment approach.
The course examines how patient-specific, situational, and psychosocial factors may influence treatment planning, adherence, and long-term disease management. Learners will strengthen diagnostic reasoning, enhance patient communication, and apply a team-based approach to support comprehensive, individualized care for patients with chronic rheumatic conditions.
Upon completion of the tactics described in this educational initiative, learners will be able to:- Apply evidence-based reasoning to determine appropriate diagnostic and treatment approaches.
- Consider patient-specific factors that may impact care planning and outcomes.
- Recognize key clinical features associated with common pediatric rheumatic diseases within a patient encounter.
The target audience for this forum includes registered nurses (RNs),
nurse practitioners (NPs), licensed
practical and vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), and other healthcare
professionals who are engaged in clinical practice, education, research,
and advocacy for the care of adult and pediatric patients with
rheumatic diseases.
The content of this education will also be
applicable to healthcare professionals new to rheumatology, as well as
students considering entering the field of rheumatology.
Barbara Kienzle, BSN, RN
Faculty
Wellstar MCG Health
Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC
Faculty
Columbus Arthritis Center
Rachel Arthur, DNP, RN
Peer Reviewer
Carolyn Zic, MSN, FNP-C
Accredited Provider Program Director
Participants will receive 0.5 hours of ANCC contact hours
by participating in the educational program and completing an online
evaluation.
The Rheumatology Nurses Society is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (Provider No. P0500).
In accordance with the disclosure policy of the Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS), all planners, faculty, reviewers, and individuals in a position to control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
All identified financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated prior to the activity to ensure fair balance, scientific rigor, and objectivity in alignment with ANCC accreditation standards. Educational content is evidence-based and designed to be free of commercial bias. The disclosure of financial relationships does not imply endorsement of any commercial product, service, or company by the Rheumatology Nurses Society.
With the exception of those listed below, all planners and faculty report no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:
Carrie Beach, BSN, RN: Advisory Board, UCB
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.
The Rheumatology Nurses Society retains sole responsibility for all
educational content and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
this activity.
There are no fees to participate in the activity. Participants must
review the activity information including the learning objectives and
disclosure statements, as well as the content of the activity. To
receive ANCC contact hours for your participation, please participate in the patient simulation and complete the learner assessment. Your certificate can be downloaded and printed immediately.
This course will expire on December 31, 2026.
