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Dermatology Nurses' Association Holds Successful Summer Meeting in New York City Released: August 21, 2007
Sounding the drumbeat for sun protection and skin health, almost 300 dermatology nurses and other health care professionals convened August 4-5 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City for the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) Summer Meeting.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Joins EPA's Sun Safety Education Program Released: July 26, 2007
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) has become an official partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Sunwise Program, a sweeping effort to educate Americans about the health risks of sun exposure.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs: Scratching the Itch: Behavior Modification Can Reduce the Urge Released: July 17, 2007
Habit reversal therapy can be an effective treatment to help patients with eczema and other skin conditions deal with the urge to scratch. In the June 2007 issue of Dermatology Nursing, Marianne Grillo, Randall Long, and Dorota Long recommend the therapy for patients to improve their quality of life and allow the skin to heal.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association to Hold Summer Meeting in New York Released: June 14, 2007
Dermatology nurses and other health care professionals will take part in two days of education and networking at the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) 3rd Annual Summer Meeting, August 4-5, 2007, at the New York Marriott Marquis, New York, NY.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Embraces the Future of the Specialty at Anniversary Convention Released: February 26, 2007
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) drew over 1,000 attendees to its 25th Anniversary Convention in Washington, DC, February 1-4, 2007, making it one of the highest-attended conventions in DNA history.
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Nurse Authors Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Dermatology Nursing Journal Released: February 22, 2007
Dermatology Nursing journal presented its annual Writer's Awards to experienced and novice authors for outstanding contributions to the journal during the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) 25th Anniversary Convention, February 1-4, 2007, in Crystal City, VA.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs Released: December 28, 2006
Patient education is increasingly important in treating allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and mycosis fungoides. These topics and others are covered in the December 2006 issue of the journal.
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Dermatology Nurses Will Look to the Future of the Specialty at Annual Convention Released: December 7, 2006
Dermatologic RNs, LPNs, nurse practitioners and medical assistants will gather in Washington, DC, to discover the latest patient care practices and celebrate the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) 25th Anniversary Convention, February 1-4, 2007.
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Dermatology Nursing Publishes Supplement on Psoriatic Disease and Psoriatic Arthritis Released: October 23, 2006
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can have a host of negative consequences for patients. To educate nurses on diagnosing and treating these conditions, Dermatology Nursing has published the supplement "Psoriatic Disease and Psoriatic Arthritis: Assessment and Treatment" featuring three CNE articles.
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Michael V. Brennan Appointed Executive Director of the Dermatology Nurses Association Released: August 10, 2006
Michael V. Brennan, BS, CMP, executive director and director of conventions and meetings at Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ), has been appointed executive director of the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) and the Dermatology Nursing Certification Board (DNCB).
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Dermatology Nursing Journal Wins Gold Circle Award from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Released: August 3, 2006
Dermatology Nursing was selected as a Gold Circle Award winner in the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership s 2006 Communication Gold Circle Awards Program. Dermatology Nursing won in the peer-reviewed journal category for associations with a budget of $2 million or less.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Attracts Record Numbers to Host Sold Out Convention Released: April 13, 2006
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) held its first-ever sold out Annual Convention in San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2006, for a crowd of over 1,150 nurses and dermatologic health care professionals. This was DNA's 24th Annual Convention.
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Dermatology Nursing Journal Presents Writer's Award Released: March 17, 2006
Deborah L. Phelan, BSN, RN, OCN, a clinical research nurse at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Outpatient Ambulatory Clinic, New York, NY, and two co-authors have won the Dermatology Nursing journal s 2005 Writer s Award for an article on self-evaluation for skin cancer.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Supports American Academy of Dermatology Association's Efforts to Resolve Problems with iPLEDGE Program Released: February 24, 2006
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) today announced its support of the American Academy of Dermatology Association's (AAD) efforts to resolve inconsistencies and shortcomings with the iPLEDGE program for isotretinoin patients, scheduled for a March 1, 2006, start date.
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New Society Opens Doors for Nurse Practitioners in Dermatology Released: February 17, 2006
Responding to the growing number of nurse practitioners (NPs) in dermatology and the unique needs of its nurse practitioner members, the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) has formed the Nurse Practitioner Society of DNA. NPs will have opportunities to participate in education activities, pursue research activities and advocate for patients through the new Society.
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Dermatology Nurses to Discover Latest in Patient Care and Professional Practice at Annual Convention Released: December 27, 2005
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) will hold its 24th Annual Convention March 2-5, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. This year's convention reflects the core elements of DNA's Strategic Plan: inclusion, expertise, competency, research and advocacy. Education sessions will cover a number of topics affecting the current practice of dermatology nursing, from basic to advanced levels.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs: Nurses and Parents Should Work Together to Protect Children From Excessive Sun Exposure Released: December 22, 2005
With proper guidance and support from nurses, parents can reduce their children's risk for skin cancer by implementing sun safety techniques to protect them from the sun's harmful rays. In the December 2005 issue of Dermatology Nursing, Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, MSN, RN, OCN, executive director, Sun Protection Foundation, and co-authors describe what nurses can do to educate parents on sun protection techniques.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs: Topical Cream and Wet Wrap Offer Hope For Atopic Dermatitis Sufferers Released: October 18, 2005
The combination of a topical corticosteroid and a wet pajama wrap significantly improves the itching and discomfort associated with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to an article in the October 2005 issue of Dermatology Nursing.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Helps Keep Families Safe from Skin Cancer During National Campaign Released: September 15, 2005
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) has joined forces with the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) in a sweeping national education campaign to reduce skin cancer in America.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs: Leadership, Professional Development Key in Providing Quality Patient Care Released: August 18, 2005
Leaders in the health care industry are focused on providing patients with safe and quality care. A 2001 Institute of Medicine report illustrated the need for redesigning faulty health care systems to provide better care and suggested improving systems by  developing high performing patient centered teams. In the new column  Management Focus, debuting in the August 2005 issue of Dermatology Nursing, Pamela Matheny discusses what health care leaders can do to keep high-performing employees within the organization.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Distributes Nurse Competence in Aging Awards Released: May 12, 2005
The Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) presented the Nurse Competence in Aging Award to Sue McCann, MSN, RN, DNC, and Jeanne McElhose, RN, at its 23rd Annual Convention in New Orleans, February 17-20, 2005. The award recognizes an active DNA member whose professional practice and achievements best exemplify the collaborative goals and objectives of DNA and the Nurse Competence in Aging Initiative, and who is committed to nursing care for older adults.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Supports Urgent Call by World Health Organization to Restrict Use of Tanning Beds Released: April 1, 2005
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) announced today its strong support of the recent World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation to ban sun bed use worldwide for those under age 18.
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Cathy Boeck Assumes Presidency of Dermatology Nurses' Association Released: March 30, 2005
Cathy Boeck, RN, CCRC, DNC, assistant director of clinical research in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, assumed the role of president of the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) for 2005-06 during DNA's 23rd Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA, February 17-20, 2005.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Shows What They Know Matters with Record-Breaking Attendance at Annual Convention Released: March 17, 2005
The Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) drew over 1,000 nurses to its 23rd Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA, February 17-20, marking the highest convention attendance in its history. Armed with the theme Because What We Know Matters, attendees enjoyed an exhibit hall filled with 107 booths, as well as a wide variety of special events, networking opportunities, and top-quality educational sessions.
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Dermatology Nursing Journal Presents Writer's Awards at DNA Convention Released: March 11, 2005
Dermatology Nursing journal continued its tradition of recognizing nurse authors for outstanding contributions to the journal during the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) 23rd Annual Convention, February 17-20, 2005, in New Orleans.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Announces National Election Results Released: December 9, 2004
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) recently elected new members to its Board of Directors for the 2005-06 term. The officers will assume their respective positions at DNA's 23rd Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA, February 17-20, 2005.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs Released: December 8, 2004
Lentigo maligna (LM) melanoma is a melanoma in situ on sun-damaged skin, which means it is a superficial form of melanoma localized within the epidermis, without invasion into the dermis or second layer of the skin. Its growth is generally slow, but it can become an invasive form of melanoma, so early detection and treatment is important.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Launches Career Center Released: December 2, 2004
In an effort to help match qualified dermatology nurses with employers, the Dermatology Nurses' Association has launched an on-line Career Center on its Web site, www.dnanurse.org. The DNA Career Center is a participating member of the HEALTHeCAREERS Network, an on-line pool of over 50 health care association career centers.
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Dermatology Nurses to Increase Scope of Knowledge at Annual Convention Released: December 1, 2004
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) will hold its 23rd Annual Convention on February 17-20, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. The ever-changing field of dermatology requires nurses to constantly broaden their knowledge base.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs Released: November 3, 2004
Health care professionals strive to understand what patients go through with their dermatologic diseases, but they may not ask the patient, "What is it like living with this condition?" Dermatology Nursing journal addresses this question with its new series, "Patients' Perspectives: Living With..."
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Awarded Nurse Competence Grant for Geriatric Care Released: May 5, 2004
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) has been awarded a $13,000 Nurse Competence in Aging Grant by the American Nurses Association (ANA). The funds will be used over 2 years to enhance the education of nurses in caring for older adults.
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New CD-ROM Helps Providers Recognize and Manage Common Skin Conditions Released: May 3, 2004
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) has seen a high demand for its new CD-ROM, "Dermatology: Recognition and Management of Common Conditions." The CD-ROM is a comprehensive, interactive, education program that focuses on the care of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with common skin disorders.
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Dermatology Nursing Journal Honors Writers At Annual Convention Released: March 12, 2004
Dermatology Nursing journal recognized several nurse authors for outstanding contributions to the journal during the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) 22nd Annual Convention, March 4-8 in Orlando, FL.
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Dermatology Nursing News Briefs Released: February 5, 2004
A Dermatology Nursing journal article, "Assessing Pain in Older Adults," was named as one of the top 10 most read articles on the "Medscape Nurses Greatest Hits of 2003." Published in the June 2003 issue of the journal, it is part of a regular series provided by The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. The "Try This" Series provides easy-to-use tools that can be implemented quickly into clinical practices.
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Dermatology Convention to Highlight Cultural Awareness Released: December 16, 2003
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) will hold its 22nd Annual Convention in Orlando, FL, on March 4-8, 2004 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. The conference theme, "Caring Is More Than Skin Deep: Raising Cultural Awareness," reflects the cultural challenges for nurses as they strive for optimal patient care.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention Draws Record Crowd Released: April 7, 2003
Over 1,000 nurses attended the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) 21st Annual Convention in San Francisco, CA, on March 20-23, marking the best attendance in DNA's history. Convention attendees enjoyed an exhibit hall filled with 95 booths, as well as a wide variety of special events, networking opportunities, and top-quality education sessions.
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Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention Focuses on Patient Outcomes Released: December 20, 2002
The Dermatology Nurses' Association's (DNA) 21st Annual Convention will be held in San Francisco, CA, on March 20-23, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. The conference theme, "Evidence-Based Practice: Bridging the Gap to Improve Patient Outcomes," reflects the new challenges for nurses as they strive for optimal patient care.
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