Everything you need to know about rheumatology nursing—clinical, practical, and real.
From joint scoring and MSK assessments to medication monitoring and patient education, this comprehensive guide supports nurses at every level who are managing rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and more.

Authored by experienced nurse specialist and educator Olivia Carter, Rheumatology Nursing Essentials is grounded in current UK guidelines (NICE, NMC, BSR) and reflects real-life practice in the NHS.
It is designed for CPD, portfolio development, revalidation, or simply becoming more confident in your role.

✅ What’s Inside:

• In-depth, accessible chapters covering over 20 rheumatic conditions

• Clinical tools: DAS28, RAID, BASDAI, HAQ, and SLICC

• Practical care planning: Flare protocols, DMARD safety, PROMs

• Interdisciplinary focus: Physio, OT, pharmacy, podiatry, mental health

• Templates: Reflective logs, joint assessments, action plans, checklists

• CPD-aligned: Designed for revalidation and role progression

This book is ideal for:

• Student nurses and preceptees in rheumatology

• Band 5–7 nurses and advanced nurse practitioners

• Rheumatology nurse specialists and ward educators

• MSK-focused AHPs and community teams

📚 Also includes quizzes, real case studies, CPD templates, and a certificate of completion.