Pitman, NJ – 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.
Attendees will enhance their understanding of dermatology patient care issues, learn about new treatment options for patients, earn continuing nursing education credit and network with colleagues during the weekend meeting. Breakfast and luncheon symposiums on iPLEDGE, a distribution and pregnancy prevention program for isotretinoin, and acne will also be offered.
The complete registration brochure is available on DNA’s Web site, www.dnanurse.org.
Program
On Saturday, August 4, participants may choose one of three workshops. The Dermatology Nursing Basics Course is designed for practitioners new to dermatology nursing. The course will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the skin, physical assessment, working with clients and diagnosing and treating common skin conditions. Attendees will build a fundamental framework and integrate that knowledge into assessing, treating and educating patients.
The Fundamentals of Phototherapy: The Joan Shelk Memorial Workshop, a special tribute to DNA Past President Joan Shelk, covers psoriasis and other photo-responsive skin diseases, equipment operations and other responsibilities associated with administering phototherapy. The Dermatologic Surgery/Cosmetic Workshop is designed to meet the needs of nurses new to dermatologic surgery and cosmetics and expand the knowledge of experienced colleagues. Attendees will learn surgical basics, pre- and post-operative responsibilities, how to apply cosmetic principles and techniques to non-cosmetic patients, and facial rejuvenation, injectables and botox.
On Sunday, August 5, DNA will offer an expanded Skin Cancer Workshop for the first time at the Summer Meeting. The workshop is designed as a forum on skin cancer prevention, early detection, and patient management. Panel members include sun protection advocate Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, MSN, RN, WABC-TV New York anchor Michelle Charlesworth, and other experts in dermatology, law, health education and research. Topics include the relationship of UV radiation to melanoma, management of problem skin legions, reducing malpractice risk and surviving metastatic melanoma.
Continuing Education
This educational activity is provided by the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA). Attendees may earn up to 14.15 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
DNA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA).
DNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5708.
Registration
Complete conference registration information and online registration are available on DNA’s Web site, www.dnanurse.org. For additional information, contact DNA’s National Office, East Holly Ave Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; phone: 800-454-4DNA or 856-256-2330; 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.