DNC Certification

To reactivate certification within two years after expiration:
If a certified nurse fails to re-certified allowing their certification to lapse, they have up to two (2) years from expiration to submit a re-certification packet requesting reactivation of certification. All requirements for reactivation/re-certification must have been met during the 3 year period prior to the date of application.

To reactivate certification more than 2 years after expiration:
Reactivation is still possible. Individuals must test.

DNC Recertification Fee

• DNA member $175
• Non DNA member $250

DCNP Reactivation Fee

• DNA member $240
• Non DNA Member $315

Application Process
The same application for re-certification applies. In addition, the applicant understands that the reactivation option for the DNC or DCNP credential can only be used once.
Download the Reactivation Application (PDF)

DNC-Retired Credential:

The DNCB offers nurses retiring from their profession the option to retain their credential in a retired capacity for an unlimited time.

The holder of the DNC-Retired credential is NOT considered certified and, as a result, the DNC credential is not to be used after the nurse’s name and signature. The retired credential expressed as DNC-Retired may be used on a resume, business card, or professional/business correspondence.

Obtaining the DNC-Retired credential allows nurses to reclaim active DNC certification within 2 years of being granted the retired status.

To apply for DNC-Retired Credential:

1. Submit a request before the active certification expires.
2. Be retired from active practice.
3. Pay the one-time fee of $100.

To reactivate to active DNC certification within 2 years:

1. Hold a current nursing license.
2. Complete and submit a re-certification application. All re-certification requirements must be met during the three-year period before the application date. The number of required CE hours and cost will be determined using the hours and rates for re-certification at the time of your application.
3. All applications will be audited by the Committee on Certification Renewal.

To reactivate to active DNC certification after 2 years:

1. To return to active DNC certification more than 2 years after obtaining the DNC-Retired Credential, the applicant must retest. All requirements for the DNC Certification Exam must be met and cost will be determined using the rates for certification at the time of your application.

 

Prepare Yourself!

The Dermatology Nurses’ Association offers a variety of study tools to help you prepare for the exam:
• Certification online review course (Launched 2020)
• Dermatologic Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum, 2nd & 3rd editions, with chapter self-assessments
• Full-day courses and symposiums
• Educational sessions at the DNA Annual Convention and on the DNA CE Center

Dermatologic Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition (2003)
DNA has set the nursing standard with the scope and content of Dermatologic Nursing Essentials. This is the 2nd edition of our best-selling core curriculum textbook. It is a primary certification exam reference.

Dermatologic Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition (2016)
DNA has set the nursing standard with the scope and content of Dermatologic Nursing Essentials. This is the 3rd edition of our best-selling core curriculum textbook. It is a primary certification exam reference.

• Dermatology content & study questions
• Over 90 color clinical photos
• Hardcover, user-friendly format

For more information visit the DNA website at www.dnanurse.org