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Pitman, NJ – 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. Program planners extended concurrent session times this year to encourage greater subject depth and additional audience participation.
In addition to education sessions, participants will network with colleagues, attend special events, earn continuing education credits and learn about the latest products and technologies in the exhibit hall. The complete registration brochure is available on DNA’s Web site, www.dnanurse.org.
Program
On Thursday, March 2, seven pre-convention education activities will be offered including the Nurse Practitioner Forum, a speaker panel designed for the advanced practitioner. Academic leaders and experts will convene to discuss immunology and will discuss basic physiology and application, dermatoses and pharmaceutical marketing data. The Forum will continue on Friday, March 3, with two new skills sessions on cosmetics and dermoscopy.
Other pre-convention workshops will cover dermatologic nursing basics, dermatologic surgery, phototherapy, wound care and cosmetic dermatology. A dermatology nursing certification review course will also be offered for the first time this year.
On Friday, March 3, keynote speaker LeAnn Thieman, LPN, CSP, will open the conference by uplifting and honoring nurses in her address, “Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul.” Thieman will share stories from the Chicken Soup book and from her 35-year nursing career to inspire her colleagues and remind them to care for themselves as they care for others.
Concurrent sessions will run from Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 5. Topics include:
- New treatments for wound healing
- Benefits and risks of phototherapy
- Basic and advanced “What’s Your Assessment?” sessions
- Use and effects of cosmetic skin care products
- Common genetic skin disorders
- Rare skin tumors
- Lasers in dermatologic settings
Special Events
DNA will hold its opening reception on Thursday, March 2. Attendees will celebrate dermatology nursing and enjoy music, light hors d’oeuvres and beverages at this annual event. The reception is sponsored by Cetaphil-Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
In addition to education sessions, there will be several corporate-sponsored breakfast, lunch and dinner symposia. Topics include treatment for atopic dermatitis, administering and managing biologics, anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) therapies for treating psoriasis, connections between dermatology and rheumatology, daily skin care and dealing with psychological issues in acne patients.
Certification Exam
The Dermatology Nurse Certification Exam will be offered on Saturday, March 4. Pre-registration is required for the exam. For more information, visit DNA’s Web site, www.dnanurse.org/certification, or contact C-NET at 800-463-0786.
Continuing Education
The three-day convention will provide a minimum of 15.2 contact hours. Additional contact hours will be given for the pre-convention education activities, special education workshops, and sponsored symposia.
Registration
Complete conference registration information and on-line registration are available on DNA’s Web site, www.dnanurse.org. For additional information, contact DNA’s National Office, 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.