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...
| Publicado en: | Dermatology Nursing Vol. 11; no. 5; pp. 349 - 354 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , |
| Formato: | tables/charts Journal Article |
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Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Oct99
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| Sumario: | 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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