Lauren
What continuing education (after BSN) would it take to work as a nurse assistant to a dermatologist?
Or would I even need any extra education after the BSN? #doctor #nurse #physician
1 answer
Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Lauren,
One can become a dermatology nurse by first earning an LPN, associate's (RN) or bachelor's (BSN)degree in nursing. Then graduates must apply and successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become a licensed nurse.
The exam is a multiple choice exam that tests a student's knowledge of infection control, health promotion, patient care and comfort, risk reduction and pharmacology.
To earn a certification in dermatology, one must earn an RN degree, work for a minimum of two years in a dermatological setting, and receive 2,000 hours of clinical experience in dermatology in order to be eligible for the certification exam.
This exam is also multiple choice and tests a student knowledge of dermatology, surgical dermatology, infections, acne, wounds and other skin related medical conditions. Successfully passing this exam allows a nurse to be Dermatology Nurse Certified (DNC).
After this certification is issued, nurses must earn a set number of continued education hours in order to keep the certification or renew it. This ensures all medical professionals are up to date on the latest breakthroughs in their field. While certification is not necessary to work as a dermatological nurse, it does increase potential employment opportunities.
In: http://www.nursingschools.net/profiles/dermatology-nurse/
I hope this information can help you. Luck!
Lauren, I would advise you to become a DNP (Dermatology Nurse Practitioner). In the near future, all nurses will be advanced practice nurses (nurse practitioners), so it is best to go in that direction now. For more information, review the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners at http://www.nadnp.net/
Jana Nelson