Date: July 30 - August 2, 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Venue: Flamingo Las Vegas

The Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) Second Annual Conference will be a unique educational experience. It will include workshops,
exhibits, peer networking, didactic sessions, and more. The conference encompasses the most comprehensive and cutting edge
rheumatologic topics affecting patients to date.

Target Audience

The RNS annual conference is designed for rheumatology nurses and rheumatology healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to
✦ Foster an environment that enhances personal and professional growth
✦ Discuss practice efficacy related to rheumatology nursing
✦ Develop new skills to improve educational outcomes
✦ Network with peers on issues of common concern
✦ Discuss trends, issues, and updates in rheumatology nursing practice
✦ Discuss updates on lupus
✦ Discuss three major treatment strategies used to manage gouty inflammation
✦ Determine the current classification scheme for the vasculitis syndromes
✦ Identify common vasculitis mimics
✦ Integrate new data on treatments for RA into practice

RNS 2009 Pearls of Wisdom

This year RNS is seeking practice pearls that can be shared with your fellow members.  We have all been there. Rheumatology nursing is a relatively new field. The complexity of rheumatic disease and current treatments demands novel ideas in patient care. BUT – Do we each need to re-invent the wheel?  Download the Call for Practice Pearls