Kori

Dewing

DNP

ARNP

RN

ANP-BC

RN-C

Education & Training:

Bachelor of Science, Biology - Pacific Lutheran University
Master of Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner - University of Washington
Doctor of Nursing Practice - University of Washington
ANCC Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
ANCC Board Certified Rheumatology Nurse

Biography:

Dr. Dewing is a board certified adult nurse practitioner and a board certified rheumatology nurse. She is also a UW instructor in the School of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics.

Dr. Dewing earned her nursing degree in 2001 after serving as a public health volunteer with the Peace Corps in Guinea, West Africa. She received her masters degree in nursing and started working as a rheumatology nurse practitioner in 2003. She returned to school in 2008 and earned her doctorate in nursing practice terminal degree in 2011.

She is an active member of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, the Interprofessional Division of the American College of Rheumatology. She has been a leader in the organization focusing on the development of education programs and support for new NPs and PAs in rheumatology, and supporting interprofessional collaboration in rheumatology. Her clinical interests include managing patients with inflammatory arthritis conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, connective tissue diseases, and osteoporosis.

Dr. Dewing has been practicing as a rheumatology nurse practitioner since 2003, when she graduated from the University of Washington. Her research doctoral dissertation was in the field of osteoporosis. In addition to seeing patients in the Strong Bones and Rheumatology Clinic, she also serves as faculty in the UW School of Nursing doctoral program.

Dr. Dewing has been a national leader, helping to advance and support the field of rheumatology, focusing on advocacy and supporting fellow NPs/PAs in rheumatology. She has served as President of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, the interprofessional division of the American College of Rheumatology, and is a two-time recipient of the ARP President's Award.

Personal Interests:

In her free time, Dr. Dewing enjoys paddleboarding, snuggles with her dog, and cheering on her teenagers at swim meets.

Board Certification:

Adult Nurse Practitioner, 2003, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Rheumatology Nurse, 2017, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Publications:

2023 Dewing K. Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Advance Practice Providers-The Multitools of Rheumatology. Arthritis Care & Research: 06 Aug 2023.

2021 Dewing, K. Understanding your patient’s Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, or Soft Tissue Conditions or other Non-Systemic Rheumatic Conditions. Fundamentals of Rheumatology online education course. American College of Rheumatology.

2021 Dewing, K & Stamatos, C. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Medical Minute. American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Online CME program

2020 Dewing, K & Smith, B. Immunology of Autoimmune Disease. American Association of Physician Assistants. Online CME program

2017 Dewing K. (2017). Rheumatoid arthritis weight gain risks: 5 things to know. Everyday Health. www.everydayhealth.com

2015 Dewing K. Psoriatic Arthritis, An Update. The Nurse Practitioner. 40(4):40-46.

2013 Dewing K, Belza B, Zierler B, LaCroix A. Clinical decision support tool improves bone mineral density screening rates in 65-year-old women. The Nurse Practitioner: 38(4);37-41.

2012 Dewing KA, Setter SM, Slusher BA. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The Clinical Advisor: 15(10).

2012 Dewing, K. Assessment and management of the adult with rheumatic disease. Fundamentals of Rheumatology online education course. American College of Rheumatology.

2010 REMS and Rheumatology – Implications for Nurses. Monograph and MedScape video. www.medscape.org/viewartical/715543

2008-2015 The Rheumatology Nurse Newsletter. Member of educational planning committee and contributing author

2006 Belza B. & Dewing K. Fatigue. In S.J. Bartlett CO. Bingham MJ. Maricic MD, Iversen & V. Ruffing (Eds.), Clinical Care in the Rheumatic Disease (3rd ed., pp. 285-288). Atlanta, GA: Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals.

2003 Dewing, K. Master’s Thesis: Motivation for participation in physical activity in older adults residing in retirement communities. University of Washington School of Nursing.

Abstracts:

2011-2012 Dewing K, Belza B, Zierler B, LaCroix A. Clinical decision support system improves BMD screening rates in 65-year-old women. Poster presentation at Doctor of Nursing Practice National Conference 2011. Podium presentation at American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting November 2012.

2008 Furfaro N, Dewing K, Carlone J, Hansbrough K. Nurse and physician differences to education in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Poster #2080. American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting.