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Welcome to the Florida Chapter of the DNA

Buy Your Essential Derm Supplies Through Us! The Florida DNA Store is your go-to for our top picks of dermatology textbooks, a variety of dermatoscopes to fit your budget, practice suture kits, and sun-safe apparel. All purchases help raise money for the Florida Chapter of the DNA.

Our online store is currently being redesigned.

Ready To Advance Your Dermatology Career to the Next Level?

Having the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) designation or Dermatology Nurse Certification (DNC) is not required to practice dermatology as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), but this is what truly makes a NP or RN stand out in the world of dermatology. It shows that the certified individual has a passion beyond what is necessary for helping patients and growing as a healthcare provider and providing the most excellent patient care possible. Certification also demonstrates by examination that the RN or NP has acquired a core body of specialized knowledge and adheres to specialized nursing standards. It assures consumer protection and confers peer and public recognition to those individuals who prove proficient in their practice.

Read a Position Statement on the Value of Specialty Nursing Certification from the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS)

Certification is awarded to those who have successfully completed the certification process by meeting the eligibility criteria and passing a multiple choice written examination. The designated credentials are: