Dr. Noreen Nicol Ph.D - Dermatologic Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum

THIRD EDITION

The Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) was established in 1981 as a not-for-profit specialty nursing organization. It serves its members through a national structure and locally through chapters. DNA also extends its services to its international members. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and individuals involved or interested in the care of the dermatology patient are eligible for membership in the association.

The DNA believes that the patient is the fundamental focus of health care. We believe the quality of patient care is greatly enhanced through the promotion of education for nurses in the specialty of dermatology. We believe the advancement of dermatology nursing clinical practice is based on research, and we are committed to encouraging the testing and sharing of new ideas. We further believe that a sense of professional pride evolves with an expanded knowledge base, increased opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the recognition of superior achievement within our membership. We believe in dermatology nurse certification as a means of validating knowledge and expertise in the specialty practice of dermatology nursing.

The Dermatology Nurses Association is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. The core purpose of the DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care. DNA accomplishes its mission by:

• Developing and fostering the highest standards of dermatology nursing care
• Enhancing professional growth through education and research
• Facilitating communication among its members
• Providing a support system for its members
• Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
• Providing a forum for learning and sharing
• Serving as a resource for dermatology nursing information for health care professionals

DERMATOLOGY NURSES ASSOCIATION

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Nicol, Noreen, editor.

Title: Dermatologic nursing essentials : a core curriculum / [edited by] Noreen Heer Nicol.

Description: Third edition. | Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2016] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2015038623 | ISBN 9781451188783

Subjects: | MESH: Skin DiseasesnursingExamination Questions. | Skin DiseasesnursingOutlines. | DermatologyExamination Questions. | DermatologyOutlines.

Classification: LCC RL125 | NLM WY 18.2 | DDC 616.5/0231076dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015038623

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To

my husband of 33 years, Rob; our children, Erica and Brent; our large extended family; and my parents, Lois Chic and Cliff Heer;

and

the nurses, physicians, and health care team at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, and the children and families with atopic dermatitis whom they care for every day;

and

the nurses and health care professionals across the globe committed to skin health and skin care whom I have had the pleasure of volunteering and teaching with over the past 35 years through various professional organizations, including the Dermatology Nurses Association and the International Skin Care Nursing Group.

NHN

Kara Addison, FNP, MSN, DCNP, RN

Family Nurse Practitioner Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner
Associated Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena
Helena, Montana

Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, RN, ANP-BC

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Portland, Oregon

Edna Atwater, BSN, RN

Director of Clinical Services
Department of Dermatology
Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina

Cathleen K. Case, MS, ANP-BC, DCNP

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
Reliant Medical Group