The following is a list and brief description of each of the corporate support opportunities available to companies including the
- DNA Annual Convention
- Education Programs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
- Advertise in Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association (JDNA)
- Awards, Grants and Scholarships
DNA 31st Annual Convention - April 4-7, 2013
Nearly 1,000 dermatology nurses and nurse practitioners are expected to attend DNA's 31st Annual Convention at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. The annual convention offers a wide-variety of support opportunities sure to meet your educational or marketing goals as a company, while supporting quality educational programs and workshops aimed at the dermatology nurse working in a private or academic based dermatology practice setting. Contact DNA Meeting Manager Robin Geary at rgeary@ahint.com [1] or 800-454-4DNA for support options.
Educational Programs
DNA offers various online and face-to-face educational programs requiring sole or multiple corporate support. Are you interested in supporting the education of nurses and /or nurse practitioners? For more information contact Victoria Elliott, R.Ph., MBA, CAE, Executive Director at velliott@ahint.com [2] or 800-454-4DNA.
Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Published bi-monthly, the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association [3] offers your company a regular and timely advertising opportunity to reach thousands of dermatology nurses. JDNA Rates and Media Kit. [4]
Awards, Grants and Scholarships
The DNA Recognition Program is designed to acknowledge and recognize our many volunteers who have given so generously of their time, talent, and energy on behalf of our organization. Categories are broad so that every DNA member may qualify for at least one, if not several awards. Corporate supporters provide DNA with the necessary financial assistance to help advance leadership and professional development associated with these recognition opportunities. Supporting amounts range from $1,250 to $3,300. Below is a list of the awards, grants and scholarships provided annually by the DNA. For a full description of each item, please visit the DNA Recognition Program page [5]. For more information contact Debbie Sullivan, Assistant Executive Director, at dsullivan@ahint.com [6] or 800-454-4DNA.
Achievement Awards
- Outstanding Community Service Award, $1,250
Grants
- Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification (DCNP) Examination Grants, $3,600 (12 to be awarded at $300each)
- Dermatology Nursing Certification (DNC) Examination Grant, $2,400 (12 to be awarded at $200 each)
- Dermatology Nurse in Washington Internship Grant, $2,500
- Dermatology Nurse Research Grant $2,000
Scholarships
- DNA New Convention Attendee Scholarship, $1,000
- New Nurse Educational Scholarship, $2,000
- Career Mobility Scholarship, $2,500