Events
National Events
DNA's 5th Annual Summer Meeting
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston, MA
July 31 - August 2, 2009
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Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Course
Friday, July 31, 2009
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
And
Saturday, August 1, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Nurse Practitioner Society of DNA is pleased to offer the first NP Prep Course. The major focus of the course is to help participants prepare for the NP Certification Exam (DCNP). For those not preparing for the exam, this course offers in-depth knowledge essential to advanced dermatology practice.
DNA's 28th Annual Convention
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Orlando, FL
March 25 - 28, 2010
Call for Abstracts for 2010 Annual Convention. Click here for more information.
The deadline for Abstracts has now been extended to June 1, 2009.
Regional & Related Events
Cutaneous Lymphoma Summit
October 9-11, 2009
New York, NY
Scholarship Available
DNA will provide a $500 scholarship to one DNA member to attend the Cutaneous Lymphoma Summit.
Criteria:
- Must be a current DNA member
- Must demonstrate involvement in care of patients with CTCL by providing cover letter and CV
- Must write an article about the summit in a DNA publication (Focus or JDNA)
Submit your cover letter and CV to:
Email: dna@dnanurse.org
Fax: 856-439-0525, Attn: DNA Scholarship
Mail: DNA National Office, 15000 Commerce Pkwy, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Deadline: July 17, 2009
This event, hosted by the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, will facilitate dialog among all stakeholders in cutaneous lymphoma. The Nurse Program of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Summit features the following presentations:
- Cutaneous Lymphoma Classification and Staging, Elise Olsen, MD, Duke University Medical Center
- Cutaneous Lymphoma Treatment Algorithms, Larisa Geskin, MD, FAAD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Oncology Social Work Perspectives, Leora Lowenthal, LCSW, OSW-C, New York University
- Addressing Quality of Life of Cutaneous Lymphoma Patients, Marie-France Demierre, MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Additional information may be found at www.clfoundation.org/summit.
"Don't Fry Day" - Friday, May 22, 2009
Raising Sun Safety Awareness on the Friday before Memorial Day
The National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) has initiated the first annual Don't Fry Day to educate the public about sun protection and skin cancer prevention. This event will take place on the Friday before Memorial Day, May 22nd. Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer for most Americans and a great day to reinforce sun safety messages.
The Dermatology Nurses' Association, in partnership with other NCSCP members, has created a Don't Fry Day handout for use by its members. Please download PDF copies of the Don't Fry Day handout to distribute to your patients. We hope to have DNA members around the country educating patients and the public about skin cancer prevention on Don't Fry Day.
The NCSCP asks that this year's focus be on promoting hats to your patients! The NCSCP is preparing additional documents including a campaign plan, draft press release, and background fact sheet. These documents will be available at www.skincancerprevention.org.
Sun Safety Facts:
- UV intensity peaks in June making May a month with greater risk of sunburn than August.
- The recommended adult dose for sunscreen is one ounce per application to cover the entire body surface. Most people apply only 25% of the recommended dose of sunscreen and never reapply. This effectively reduces sun protection by 75 to 100%.
- 80% of children report summer sunburns. It is important to educate our pediatric and adult patients about proper sun protection.
- Sun protection clothing including hats and long sleeve shirts may protect better than sunscreen.
- Always wear sunglasses to protect the eye from UV damage.
Download a copy of the Don't Fry Day handout here.
Acclimation of International Nurses into U.S. Nursing Practice
Developed by NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) Learning Extension, this course is designed for international nurses and students already practicing or preparing to practice in the U.S. The course will facilitate a successful professional and personal acclimation by providing key information and by directing learners to additional resources for a more in-depth understanding of the various aspects of transitioning into the U.S.
Sign up directly online at www.learningext.com.
The Fundamentals of Phototherapy
August 1, 2009
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston, MA
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