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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2004

New CD-ROM Helps Providers Recognize
and Manage Common Skin Conditions
Interactive learning program offered by the Dermatology Nurses'
Association instantly popular with health care providers seeking a visual education tool.

PITMAN, NJ - 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.

Developed by two DNA leaders, Barb Bielan, BSN, RN, NPC, and Sherrill Jantzi Rudy, MSN, RN, CPNP, the CD-ROM features 31 animated lectures, over 400 clinical slides, a hyper-linked glossary, and an extensive help book. It also offers 20 continuing education credits.

The CD-ROM is an excellent teaching tool and resource for caregivers new to dermatology, practitioners who are studying for the dermatology nursing certification exam, or anyone seeking to hone their diagnostic skills. It is also an ideal tool for nurse practitioners and physician assistants who care for patients with skin conditions but whose practice is not specific to dermatology.

The CD-ROM examines such topics as:

  • Structure and function of the skin
  • Initial assessment and skin exam techniques
  • Pathogenesis, assessment, and management of acne
  • Superficial bacterial infections, herpes viruses, and other infestations
  • Papulosquamous diseases including atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
  • Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and other skin cancers
  • Geriatric skin conditions and the effects of aging on the skin
  • Topical and systemic therapies

"With so many people requesting a program like this, we knew we had to offer something that pictured and explained various pathologies," said DNA Education Director, Sally Russell, MN, CMSRN. "Feedback has been tremendous, with users telling us that the CD-ROM has helped them understand diagnostic studies as well as medical and nursing treatments."

The cost of the CD-ROM is $149 for DNA members and $189 for nonmembers. A Web subscription is available for $128 for members, $169 for nonmembers. For more information, visit DNA's Web site, www.dnanurse.org or contact DNA, East Holly Avenue Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; phone (800) 454-4DNA or (856) 256-2330; fax (856) 589-7463; e-mail dna@ajj.com.

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The Dermatology Nurses' Association is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. DNAs mission is to develop and promote education and nursing leadership in dermatologic care.