Dermatology Nurses' Association

Certification / Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner / Eligibility Criteria

To become a dermatology certified nurse practitioner (DCNP), the DNCB requires that candidates meet all eligibility criteria at the time of application, complete the enclosed application form, submit all fees and successfully pass the certification examination. No individual shall be excluded from the opportunity to participate in the DCNP certification program on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability. To be eligible to participate in the examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Current NP State Licensure
• Collaborative agreement with a board-certified dermatologist (evidence of collaborative agreement will need to be provided with application)
• Master's degree in nursing
• National certification as a nurse practitioner
• Minimum of 3,000 hours of general dermatology practice with current practice in dermatology (hours obtained from a formal dermatology NP academic program count towards the 3,000 hours)

If you have an appeal to one of the eligibility criteria please clearly specify which criteria you are appealing in writing to the Dermatology Nurse Certification Board before your application is submitted to C-NET. Once you have received the answer from the DNCB, you may then submit your application to C-NET.

Dermatology Nursing Certification Board (DNCB)
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
800.454.4362
Attn: Danielle Gentile, DNCB Certification Coordinator
Email: dgentile@ahint.com

Please do not submit your application for the exam until you have received in writing that your appeal has been granted.