SCHOLARSHIPS
DNA Convention Registration Scholarships

Purpose:
To fund the continuing nursing education of a DNA member that will enhance his/her ability to contribute to the dermatologic community.

3 Scholarships: The recipients will be awarded DNA General Session Convention Registration. Must register for the DNA Convention by the Super Early Fee Registration deadline.

View Criteria  |  Download Application

Career Mobility Scholarship

Purpose: To fund the continuing nursing education of a DNA member that will enhance his/her ability to contribute to the dermatologic community.

1 Scholarship: The recipient will be awarded $1000 educational scholarship.

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Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) Career Mobility Scholarship has been recognized in Nursing School Hub’s roundup of the Top 30 National Nursing Scholarships for 2019. With the expense of higher education, scholarship programs give caring, committed professionals the opportunity to make a difference in their careers, and in the healthcare system.

DNC and DCNP Certification Exam Grant

Purpose: To support 3 nurses, (RN’s) and 1 (NP) to take the Dermatology Nursing Certification examination or the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination.

4 Grants: The DNA will reimburse the examination fee to grant recipients. Three RN’s will be awarded and one NP.

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AWARDS
DNA DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Purpose:
The DNA DAISY Nurse Leader Award is a recognition to celebrate and recognize nurses that promotes and enhances the image of nursing within the organization, the community, and the profession. It is a way to thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide.

View Criteria  |  DAISY Nomination Form

The DNA DAISY Nurse Leader Award is sponsored by CeraVe. The award recipient, in addition to being presented the award, will also receive an honorarium to assist them in covering their travel expenses and registration fee to the Main Convention sessions.

AWARDS
Hall of Fame Award
Purpose:
To identify the “Best of the Best” in the dermatology nursing profession. The recipient(s) will be inducted into the DNA Hall of Fame and will receive a plaque.

View Criteria  |  Hall of Fame Nomination Form

People’s Choice Award for Posters

Purpose:
To identify the DNA Convention attendee choice for favorite poster.

Award: The recipient will receive a ribbon and recognition at the DNA Convention Business meeting.

The voting for this award is conducted by the attendees of the DNA Annual Convention.

Read thoughts on being recognized from past award recipients here.

 Apply or Nominate a Colleague
DNA members may apply directly or nominate a colleague. To nominate someone for a DNA award, grant, or scholarship, simply submit a Nomination Form, or to apply directly, return your completed application by mail to: DNA Awards/Scholarships Program, 435 N. Bennett Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387, by email to dna@dnanurse.org, or by fax to 910-246-2361. See all applications under the Descriptions and Criteria section.

 How to Optimize Your Applications
The DNA Awards/Scholarships Committee has prepared a document providing tips on how to optimize your application. To increase your chances, please read: DNA Awards/Scholarships Program Application Tips for Awards, Grants, and Scholarships.

Membership Advisory Council Members
Heather Dana, CMA
Christine Strand, RN
Robin Inabinet, BSN, RN, AMB-BC; BOD Liaison
Joan Pohutsky, DNP, APRN, NP-BC; BOD liaison

DNA Hall of Fame Award Winners

2016 Winner
Katrina Masterson, RN, DNP, FNP-BC, DCNP

2017 Winner
Noreen Heer-Nicol, PhD, RN, FNP, NEA-BC

2018 Winners
Edna Atwater, RN
Angela Borger, DNP, CRNP, DNC
Leslie Plauntz, RN, BA, DNC

2019 Winners
Heather Onoday, BSN, MN, FNP-C
Paula Bermann, MSN, DCNP

2020 Winners
Maura Flynn, MPP, RN, DNC
Marcia Hill, MSN RN

2023 Winner
Linda Markham, BSN, RN, DNC