APP Campaign

APP Pearls “It’s important to explain the difference between an overreactive immune system vs. a weakened immune system” - Miguel Rodriguez, ANP

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APP Pearls “Ensure a patient understands the weekly dosing instructions for methotrexate” - Ben Smith, DMSc, PA-C

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APP Pearls “When I’m explaining treatment options, I say “hey you are the captain of this ship, I’m your co-captain. I help to guide you along this journey… (I can help you) avoid that Hurricane.” - April Woodrow, APRN, ANP-BC

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APP Pearls “Steroids are not a long-term plan; AND One visit cannot fix everything” - Claudia Rivera-Salas, NP

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APP Pearls “Get to know your patients and any barriers they have that may impact their healthcare” - Natalie Lane, FNP-C

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APP Pearls “When seeing a new patient, never assume that their preconceived or prior diagnosis is the only rheumatology condition that they have” - Lindsay Tom, PA-C

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APP Pearls “Point out to every patient with gout that poorly controlled gout will increase their risk of CV events and mortality” - Emma Bavage, NP

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APP Pearls “Do not order a test if you do not know how to interpret the results whether normal or abnormal” - Madison Chastain, CRNP

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APP Pearls “Never stop learning—rheumatology is full of surprises” - Kayla Carlucci, FNP-BC

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Three Things to Know About Hiring, Onboarding, and Training APPs As the utilization of APPs (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) in rheumatology becomes more prevalent, here are three things to consider if you are thinking about adding an APP to your practice: Read https://t.co/24RVd09vcK
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APP Controversies and Misconceptions In this Tuesday Night Rheumatology, panelists discuss a range of topics, including APP roles and impact; models of care; independence; seeing new patients and complex cases; and more. Panelists: Daric A. Mueller, PA-C; Lisa Carnago, PhD, https://t.co/t2PssfUNoV
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APP Pearls “You must assess sleep and mood- without this, even if you control all inflammation, you will not control pain and fatigue!” - Christine Stamatos, NP, DNP, RN

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Tricks of the Trade – Clinic Advice from APPs December 2025 is focused on advanced practice providers, their impact, education and priorities. In seeking and soliciting the help and advice of leaders in the rheumatology APP world, I have been impressed by APP pride, dedication https://t.co/boyjytkUyq
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Hidden in Plain Sight: IBD As a PA with six years of experience in rheumatology and a background in gastroenterology, today I'm discussing the clinical overlap between inflammatory arthritis—particularly psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthropathies—and inflammatory bowel https://t.co/Aatc4jkbpH
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Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) https://t.co/xERp8kev1T https://t.co/e3psPC7HIl

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NPs and PAs: Opportunities Outside of the Exam Room Ben Smith, PA-C, Thomasville, GA, discusses scholarly and leadership opportunities for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as part of RheumNow's "Mission: APP Partners in Care" campaign during the month of December. https://t.co/Vzx6B1z2xJ
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Evaluation of Rheumatic Complaints https://t.co/cdizOgFqYf https://t.co/YHLAllxpO4

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Role of the Nurse in the Care and Management of Rheumatic Diseases - EULAR Review In 2023, a EULAR subcommittee evaluated the roles of nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in arthritis care per EULAR guidelines. Initially proposed in 2012 and revised in 2018, the scope of https://t.co/w1IOQxcACR
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Five Fractures You Don’t Want to Miss In orthopedic practice, missing the wrong fracture can significantly alter a patient’s outcome. Certain injuries may appear subtle on initial imaging yet carry serious consequences if not promptly recognized and managed. https://t.co/zyCRdUkMua
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Cases & Guidelines: Tuesday Night Rheumatology Panelists discuss their approaches to a range of difficult cases in multiple areas, including RA, PsA and PMR. Panelists: Audrey Gibson, PA-C; Benjamin A. Smith, PA-C; Emma Bavage, ANP; Jack Cush, MD https://t.co/vl5J9NYUKZ https://t.co/nsTf370bu9

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Three Things to Know About Hiring, Onboarding, and Training APPs

Cayla Alexander, DNP, ARNP

As the utilization of APPs (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) in rheumatology becomes more prevalent, here are three things to consider if you are thinking about adding an APP to your practice.

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Tricks of the Trade – Clinic Advice from APPs

J. Cush and many APPs

December 2025 is focused on advanced practice providers, their impact, education and priorities.  In seeking and soliciting the help and advice of leaders in the rheumatology APP world, I have been impressed by APP pride, dedication and passion for what they do.

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Lindsay Tom

Hidden in Plain Sight: IBD

Lindsay Tom PA-C

As a PA with six years of experience in rheumatology and a background in gastroenterology, today I'm discussing the clinical overlap between inflammatory arthritis—particularly psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthropathies—and inflammatory bowel disease. Visit our

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Reefer Madness (12.12.2025) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal and regulatory reports from this past week on RheumNow. B cell drugs in SLE and ITP, biomarkers in GCA & PSS and great videos by APPs. https://t.co/SKEYlhTfLz https://t.co/mBX4GIQxKe

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Therapeutic Updates

Underserved and Under-treated

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Watch our Underserved and Under-Treated series as part of this month's Mission: APP Partners in Care campaign. Now available: Pain Management and Workforce & APPs
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Recent Blogs

Advanced Practice Rheum

Difficult to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jack Cush, MD
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Dr. Cush addresses the management of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2TRA).
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Advanced Practice Rheum

Methotrexate

Jack Cush, MD
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In this session, Dr. Jack Cush reviews methotrexate.
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Advanced Practice Rheum

Rheumatoid & Inflammation Testing

Jack Cush, MD
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Master the dos and don'ts of ordering RF, CCP (ACPA), and inflammatory markers that could transform your diagnostic accuracy.
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Podcasts

  • APP Podcast Series Part Two
  • APP Podcast Series Part One
  • Comorbidity and Health Management
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