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Editor's note: This review of rheumatology nursing is the third in our year-long series of editorials reviewing the history of the Arthritis Health Professions Association.This article traces the evolution and historical background of rheumatology nursing through the contribution of those who were a part of the process. The role and functions of the rheumatology nurse are revealed in the literature and the activities in which rheumatology nurses have been involved. Rheumatology nursing as a specialty in itself or as a subspecialty of rehabilitation, orthopedic, or medicallsurgical nursing is described. 109 Study of innovation initiation by Arthritis Foundat ion chapters and communitiesCarole S h e d , BSN, RN (1981-83) Martha M. Rankin, RN (1982-84) Patricia 'W. Spitz, RN (1982-84) Gale L. Ziegler, RN (1982-84) ldolia M. Collier, RN, MSN (1984-86) Sharon R. Clark, RN, MN, FNP (1985-87) Judith A. Fifield, MA, RN (1986-88) Sandra Riedesel, BSN (1988-90) Doctoral Dissertation Award 1989-90

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