2022 RNS Pacific Coast Rheumatology Forum Journal by Rheumatology Nurses Society

RNS MISSION The Rheumatology Nurses Society is a professional organization committed to the development and education of nurses to benefit its members, patients, family and community.

RNS VISION Our vision is to lead nurses to excellence in the care of patients with rheumatologic diseases.

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Welcome to the 2022 Virtual Pacific Coast Rheumatology Forum! Thank you for joining us as we launch this year’s Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) educational event series. The RNS Education Committee has curated an excellent faculty lineup of leading healthcare professionals to educate you on the latest in research, treatments, and guidelines in rheumatology, as well as personal and professional development. Our accredited educational sessions will include lectures on treatments in scleroderma, understanding ANCA associated vasculitis, demystifying pulmonary function tests, learning how to differentiate various types of lupus, hearing the new GRAPPA recommendations of psoriatic disease treatment, and so much more. You will have many opportunities to network, have some fun, and win great prizes! Keep your eye on the stream for Rheumatology BINGO, our Wheel of Names giveaways, and engagement challenges. Be sure to also participate in the new Breakout Rheums where you can join in on exciting roundtable discussions. Grand prizes will be awarded at the Farewell Reception for the most educational questions asked, top exhibitor engagement, and highest overall engagement. Get ready to win! I encourage you to make the most of this online learning experience by participating in the chats during the sessions, engaging with our presenters through the live Q&A, and exploring the RNS Community Groups. Please also visit the “Attendees” page where you can connect with colleagues and friends by sending a “Connection Request” while viewing their profile. I look forward to learning alongside you as we grow in our knowledge, skills, and understanding of rheumatology to provide the best care possible for our patients. Enjoy the Forum, stay well, and I will see you online!

Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC President, Rheumatology Nurses Society

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FACULTY AMY BOCKELKAMP, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, CNE, RN-BC

trial, the first study to show the benefit of treating to target in PsA. Her research is clinical and focuses on psoriatic arthritis and the spondyloarthritides including early diagnosis of PsA, development of PsA specific and validated outcome measures, optimal treatment pathways and strategies in PsA. She is chair of the British PsA Consortium (BritPACT) and a member of GRAPPA.

Florida Southern College

Amy Bockelkamp graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) with a dual master’s degree in nursing education and adultgerontology primary care nursing. After graduating, she devoted her clinical practice to caring for rheumatological patients. She further increased her knowledge of rheumatology by completing supervised rheumatology practicums while earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from USF. Her doctoral project was the creation of Rheumatology Virtual City, an interactive workshop for nurse practitioner students. She is board certified in rheumatology (RN-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and certified in nursing education (CNE) by the National League for Nursing. She works full-time as a program coordinator and assistant professor at Florida Southern College, and she recently obtained autonomous practice to open her own part-time clinic. Amy merged her passions for rheumatology, primary care, simulation, and education by developing and implementing rheumatology curricula, which include objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) for advanced practice graduate programs. She is currently furthering her education by gaining advanced mental health experience to optimize holistic care plans for patients with rheumatological concerns or conditions.

APRIL JOHNSON, MSN, APRN, CNP Rheumatic Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma City

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Advocacy Co-Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair April Johnson is a nurse practitioner who currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma, where she has worked in rheumatology since 2016 and shares her time between two Rheumatology clinics: Rheumatic Diseases Clinic of Oklahoma City and a private practice working with Dr. William Schnitz M.D. She studied nursing at the OU Health Science Center, graduating in 2003 and obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2013 at Midwestern State University. April writes educational material for CNEs and is also a member of the Rheumatology Advance Practice Providers (RHAPP). April, and her husband Derrick, have been married since 2005, and they have two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking up new recipes, volunteering her time and caring for and decorating her home.

LAURA COATES, MBCHB, PHD University of Oxford (England)

Laura Coates is an Associate Professor a nd N I H R C l i n ic i a n S c ie nt i s t whose research focuses on optimal therapeutic strategies in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Her PhD focused on the development of the minimal disease activity criteria for PsA and establishment of the TICOPA

ROBERT W. LEVIN, MD University of South Florida

Robert W. Levin is in private practice specializing in rheumatology located in Clearwater, Florida since 1989. He is an Associate Affiliate Professor of

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TERI PUHALSKY, BSN, RN, CRNI

Medicine at the University of South Florida. He is a past President of the Florida Society of Rheumatology and is the current President of the Alliance for Transparent and Affordable Prescriptions. He is on the board of directors of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations, American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates and the Florida Society of Rheumatology. Dr. Levin is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. He is involved in clinical research as a principal investigator in the areas of systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s syndrome, novel treatments for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout and osteoporosis. Dr. Levin is also involved in advocacy, promoting improved access to care for rheumatology patients and improving rheumatologist’s ability to care for patients in state and federal government.

Medstar Orthopaedic Institute

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Membership Development Chair Teri Puhalsky currently resides in Maryland, where she works as an infusion RN at Medstar Orthopaedic Institute. She studied nursing at Excelsior College School of Nursing and has been practicing rheumatology since 2011. Teri received the Outstanding Clinical Performance Award as an LPN, obtained her CRNI in 2012, and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Phi Pi Chapter. She strives for positive patient outcomes and firmly believes that collaboration with the healthcare team is critical for chronic disease management. With a patient-focused and evidence-based nursing practice, she knows all patients can receive quality, safe, and effective care.

AMANDA MIXON, PA-C

Colorado Center for Arthritis and Osteoporosis A ma nd a M i xon i s a nat ive of Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies from Michigan State University and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from University of New England. She has worked in the field of rheumatology for thirteen years, including being the first physician assistant (PA) in the rheumatology division at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Her time at Northwestern included work in the Scleroderma Clinic. During the last several years, she has been active in leadership in the medical community in Colorado and has contributed significantly to updating laws and regulations related to physician assistant practice in the state. In 2019, she co-founded Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers, a national organization of PA’s and nurse practitioners practicing in the area of rheumatology. Previously, she sat on the board of the RNS as the PA liaison. She has lectured extensively on a national level and has taught medical, pharmacology and APP students.

CEDRIC “JAMIE” RUTLAND, MD Rutland Medical Group (Owner)

Cedric “Jamie” Rutland is a triple board-certified Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine physician and ow ner of Rut land Med ical Group, a busy private practice in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Rutland is also the owner of Medicine Deconstructed Productions, a company that produces medical education for healthcare companies and the general population. He serves as Vice President for the nonprofit organization, AHSM, whose mission is to preserve the integrity of online medical information, and also serves as the COVID-19 medical director for Private Health Management. In addition, Dr. Rutland is the national spokesperson for the American Lung Association. He served on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and has become an expert in SARS-CoV-2 and post COVID symptoms. He is a leading medical influencer on social media and an internationally recognized speaker and educator. Prior to forming his own companies, Dr. Rutland completed his Bachelor of Science from the

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CAROLYN ZIC, MSN, FNP-BC

University of California, Davis, medical school and Internal Medicine residency from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and completed his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He is also an expert in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and vapingrelated lung injury.

Comer Children’s Hospital

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Treasurer

Carolyn Zic currently resides in New Lenox, Illinois where she works as a pediatric rheumatology nurse at Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago Medicine. She studied nursing at Madonna University and has been practicing pediatric rheumatology since 2011. In 2018, Carolyn was recognized as the Chicago area Arthritis Foundation Medical Honoree for her excellence and compassionate care to patients and their families. She firmly believes in patient advocacy and treasures the bond that she has created with her patients over the years.

JEFFREY SPARKS, MD, MMSc

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School Jeffrey A. Sparks is a rheumatologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. His research focuses on using patient-oriented and epidemiologic methods to evaluate the etiology, outcomes, and public health burden of rheumatic diseases. His studies have investigated pulmonary involvement as an initiation site for RA pathogenesis and clinical outcomes. He was a founding member of the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance and co-leads studies of rheumatic diseases and COVID-19 outcomes at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Sparks serves as the Director of Immuno-Oncology and Autoimmunity and Director of Mentorship for the Rheumatology Fellowship Program of the Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity. He has received research awards from the National Institutes of Health, American College of Rheumatology, European Alliance of Rheumatology Associations, Rheumatology Research Foundation, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Brigham Research Institute, and Harvard Medical School.

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AGENDA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022 5:50 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM – 6:10 PM

All times are Pacific Standard (PST)

PCRF Kick Off President’s Welcome

Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC

6:10 PM – 6:20 PM

Refreshment Break

6:20 PM – 7:20 PM

Rheumatology BINGO (Networking Social)

7:20 PM – 7:45 PM

RNS Vibe

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM

8:15 AM – 9:15 AM

9:15 AM – 10:05 AM 10:05 AM – 10:35 AM 10:35 AM – 10:45 AM

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Morning Show Lupus, But Which One? How to Differentiate Between Lupus Nephritis (LN), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Subacute Cutaneous Lupus (SCLE)

Robert W. Levin, MD

New GRAPPA Recommendations on Psoriatic Disease Treatment

Laura Coates, MBChB, PhD

Breakout Rheum: Advocacy

Moderators: Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC, Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C

Exhibitor Experience Tools of the Trade: Using the FACIT-Fatigue Measure with Our Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Patients

Carolyn Zic, MSN, FNP-BC

New Treatments and Therapies in ANCA Associated Vasculitis

Amy Bockelkamp, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, CNE, RN-BC

Latest Treatments and Guidelines in Scleroderma

Amanda Mixon, PA-C

Breakout Rheum: Infusion

Moderators: Karen McKerihan, MSN, NP-C, Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI

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All times are Pacific Standard (PST) 2:15 PM – 2:25 PM

Refreshment Break

2:25 PM – 2:40 PM

Evening Wrap-Up

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM

RNS Vibe

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

Morning Show

8:40 AM – 9:15 AM

Breakfast with Chapters

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Decoding, Decrypting, and Demystifying Pulmonary Function and Diagnostic Exams

Cedric “Jamie” Rutland, MD

Breakout Rheum: Pediatrics

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM

10:55 AM – 11:50 AM

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Moderators: Barbara Kienzle, BSN, RN, Carolyn Zic, MSN, FNP-BC

Exhibitor Experience Gratitude Matters: From Surviving to Thriving Using Simple Mindfulness Tactics in Your Practice

Teri Puhalsky, BSN, RN, CRNI

Refreshment Break Risks of Rheumatic Disease Treatment Options and COVID-19

Jeffrey Sparks, MD, MMSc

Sjo-What Now? Treating Our Patients for Sjogren’s Syndrome and Empowering Them To Live With Their Diagnosis

April Johnson, MSN, APRN, CNP

Breakout Rheum: Unpacking the Event

2:00 PM – 2:35 PM

Moderators: Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC, Nancy Eisenberger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Farewell Reception

3:05 PM – 3:30 PM

RNS Vibe