Rheumatology Nursing Forum
The largest professional forum for nurses and health care professionals working in the field of rheumatology
We aim to lead the development of rheumatology nursing practice, promote the nature, scope and value of rheumatology nursing and influence changes that will benefit both patients and nurses.
Apply to be on the Forum Steering Committee today
Applications have now opened to appoint members to RCN Forum Steering Committees. You can find out more about the opportunity on this page before clicking through to complete your online application. Please note both the appointments information page and the application page are behind the member login, in line with all of our election and appointment pages.
Applications close at 4.30pm on Monday 22 June 2026.
Events
Read more about upcoming rheumatalogy conferences, workshops and study days hosted by the RCN.
Library subject guide
Discover key rheumatology nursing information resources including books, reports and journal articles
Further resources
- RCN. Biologic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and Targeted-Synthetic DMARDs.
- British Society for Rheumatology. Job Planning Guidance for Rheumatology Specialist Nurses
- Administering Subcutaneous Methotrexate for Inflammatory Arthritis (2021).This updated RCN guidance provides the background information regarding subcutaneous methotrexate as an educational resource for practitioners, with particular reference to safety and best practice.
- Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management (NICE, 2020).
- A competency framework for rheumatology nurses (2024).
- The RCN provides a range of clinical advice and support to help nurses and health care professionals. Topics of interest to rheumatology nurses include eHealth and older people.
Podcasts
News
Join the RCN Rheumatology Forum Facebook Group
RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice.
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