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Article: Development of Dermatology Nursing Certification.
- Article from:
- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- October 1, 1999
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In February 1998 the first Dermatology Nursing Certification exam was administered to registered nurses (RNs). This added credential beyond licensure serves as a demonstration that Dermatology Nurse Certified (DNC) nurses have acquired a core body of specialized knowledge and adhere to specialized nursing standards. It assures consumer protection and confers peer and public recognition to those individuals who prove proficient in their practice (Dermatology Nurses' Association [DNA], 1998).
When did nursing certification first come into being and what is its importance to the nursing profession? What process did the DNA need to take to develop its certification ...