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Pitman, NJ - 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.
All nurse practitioners who care for dermatology patients are eligible to join the Nurse Practitioner Society. Membership in the Society will be complimentary through December 2006; DNA membership fees will still apply. For more information on membership, visit www.dnanurse.org and click on “NP Society.”
The Nurse Practitioner Society of DNA will develop and provide education activities to maximize the competency of NPs caring for dermatologic patients. In addition, the Society aims to boost the image of NPs by promoting these specialty caregivers and their expertise.
“Our nurse practitioner members expressed a need to be recognized as an individual component of DNA, and we were able to realize those needs by creating the Nurse Practitioner Society,” said DNA President Cathy Boeck, RN, CCRC, DNC. “The NP Society is yet another example of DNA’s commitment to promoting excellence in dermatologic care.”
Janice Chussil, MSN, ANP, DNC, has been appointed chair of the Society. Chussil is a long-time member of DNA, served on the Board of Directors and is a past president of the association. She is currently a nurse practitioner in dermatology at Klein Dermatology & Associates in Portland, OR.
Cathleen Case, MS, ARNP, DNC, has been appointed chair-elect of the Society. Case has been a nurse practitioner for over 20 years and currently chairs DNA’s Dermatology Basics Course. She is a nurse practitioner in dermatology at Fallon Clinic in Worcester, MA.
Nurse practitioners in dermatology are registered nurses with advanced education and national certification. This expertise is achieved through physician-supervised specialty training and continuing education activities, such as those offered by DNA. NPs continue to flock to the dermatology specialty, increasing patient access to dermatologic health care and ensuring high-quality care for diverse patient populations.
For more information about DNA, visit the association’s Web site, www.dnanurse.org, or contact the National Office, phone: 800-454-4DNA or 856-256-2300; fax: 856-589-7463; or e-mail: dna@ajj.com.
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The Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. DNA’s core purpose is to promote excellence in dermatologic care.