Development of dermatology nursing certification.
In February 1998 the first Dermatology Nursing Certification exam was administered to registered nurses. 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. In addition to providing a sense of professional achievement, certification can serve other purposes: peer and collegial respect, documentation of advanced knowledge and skills, increased earning power, increased job satisfaction, and in the future, third-party reimbursement.
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D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education*