Rheumatology Nurses Society

Rheumatology Nurses Society is a nursing school and professional nursing organization in Greenville, SC. It represents registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals engaged in clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy for the care of adult and pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases. The organization advances the knowledge, skill, and leadership of nurses across all scopes of practice in rheumatology, working through education, professional development, advocacy, and collaboration. Members receive full access to the RNS Learning Center library as part of their membership, and a handful of courses are also available for free. The society traces its origins to May 2006, when a small group of nurses met in Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss the needs of rheumatology and established the foundation for the organization. It officially formed in January 2007 as a not-for-profit professional organization created by rheumatology nurses. The Rheumatology Nurses Society Foundation is a national public 501c3 tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization dedicated solely to rheumatology nurses by supporting the educational activities of the society, serving as its scholarship and education arm. The society is led by a Board of Directors and a Council of Leaders made up of nurses and advanced practice providers. It also partners with professional and patient organizations, including the American Gout Alliance, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, the American College of Rheumatology, the Arthritis Foundation, and the Infusion Nurses Society. The office sits on Woodruff Road, about 0.2 miles from Sabre Stadium and roughly 0.3 miles from Southside Christian School. South Highway 14 runs about 0.1 miles away, and Little Gilder Creek is about 0.3 miles from the location.

Services:

• Advocacy for Rheumatology Nursing
• Events and Conferences
• Membership Benefits and Networking
• Professional Development and Education
• Resource Toolkit for Members