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August 3, 2006
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Dermatology Nursing Journal Wins Gold Circle Award from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
PITMAN, NJ – 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.
The Gold Circle Awards recognize leadership and achievement within the association community. According to the judges, Dermatology Nursing stood out from more than 250 entries and was recognized as a good reference and resource for readers. In addition, judges noted Dermatology Nursing designs its content in a straightforward, readable way and uses images to add relevance and usefulness to the reader.
“We strive to provide comprehensive, clinical information our readers can use to enhance their patient care and practice, and we are thrilled ASAE & The Center has recognized our efforts with this prestigious award,” said Dermatology Nursing Editor Marcia Hill, MSN, RN.
Dermatology Nursing, the official journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA), publishes state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of skin and wound care. The journal supports DNA’s mission to develop and foster the highest standards of dermatology nursing skin and wound care through education and research.
“As readers of the journal, we have all long enjoyed the excellent articles Dermatology Nursing produces, and this award reflects that quality, as well as the passion and creativity of our contributors, editorial team and staff,” said DNA President Melodie Young, MSN, RN, A/GNP.
The Gold Circle Awards will be presented at the Communication, Marketing and Membership reception on Saturday, August 19, during ASAE & The Center’s annual meeting in Boston, MA. The Gold Circle Award winning entries will also be on display throughout the meeting.
For more information about Dermatology Nursing, visit www.dermatologynursing.net; for more information about DNA, visit www.dnanurse.org.
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Dermatology Nursing is dedicated to advancing dermatology nursing practice, research, and professional development. The journal’s goal is to enhance the clinical knowledge and skills of dermatology nurses and other health care professionals. Using a disease management model emphasizing skin disorders as a foundation, the journal strives to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.