SDNP Certification Review Course, Second Edition Materials - Podcasts, Virtual Flashcards & Practice Test Questions

The SDNP is excited to offer the Certification Review Course, Second Edition Podcasts, practice test questions and virtual flashcards! Learn the “need to know” information to be focused & prepared to pass the DCNP examination – all on your own time from the comfort of your home!

The Certification Review Course, Second Edition will consist of 18 on-demand podcasts to provide a comprehensive overview of the delineated examination focus areas identified by the DCNPB. 14 hours of CE will be available for the On-Demand Certification Review Course.

New this year are 260 virtual flashcard which will also come with the virtual practice questions to strengthen your knowledge and assist you in the art of “dissecting” examination questions to uncover the correct answer!

Purchase the Certification Review Course, Second Edition Materials

*The flashcards are currently being updated and will be available at a later date. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

What is the Dermatology Certification Exam?
The Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination nationally accredited examination administered by the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (DNPCB). The exam is designed to measure the nurse practitioner’s ability to assess and diagnose acute and chronic dermatological conditions that occur across the life span. National certification is a recognized measure of competence in one’s specialty area and serves as recognition of expertise in the specialty practice of dermatology.

Who is Eligible for the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam?
To be eligible to sit for the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) exam, candidates must meet the following requirements, as delineated by the DCNPB:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in nursing
• Current NP state licensure
• National certification as a NP
• Minimum of 3,000 hours of recent dermatology NP practice (within the last 3 years) with current practice in dermatology (hours obtained from a formal dermatology NP academic program count towards the 3,000 hours).
• For more information on eligibility criteria, please visit: https://www.dnpcb.org/
  
  

What Will the Review Course for DCNP Certification Podcasts Cover?
The review course podcasts will provide a comprehensive overview of the delineated examination focus areas identified by the DCNPB. You will learn the “need to know” information to enable you to be focused and prepared to pass the examination.

Will the Review Course be offered In Person?
The Review Course for DCNP Certification will be offered in person at the SDNP 2024 National Conference taking place April 25-26, 2024 in Kiawah Island, SC.

Will CEU or Contact Hours be Offered?
14 hours of CE will be available for the Certification Review Course Podcasts.

Faculty:
Chair: Peggy Vernon, RN, MA, C-PNP, DCNP, FAANP
Kathleen Haycraft, DNP, FNP-BC, DCNP, FAANP
Diane Hanna, DNP, DCNP, FAANP
Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP

ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW
SDNP Certification Review Course (2nd Edition)
On-Demand

Hardware / Software Requirements
•An internet connection speed of at least 4Mbps and a modern browser
•Modern browsers have a built in PDF reader which would be necessary for you to view your completion certificates.

Release Date: 7/25/23
Expiration Date: 7/25/24

Target Audience
This activity is designed to educate dermatology nurse practitioners on the latest developments, insights, trends, and practice guidelines in dermatology that NPs need to know in order to advance their skills and improve their practices.

Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify content areas for further study to successfully pass the certification exam prepared by the DNPCB.
• Demonstrate fundamental concepts of knowledge to successfully pass the certification exam prepared by the DNPCB.
• Integrate evidence-based differential diagnoses, diagnostics, and therapeutic options for dermatological conditions into daily patient care as a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Activity Goal
This activity is designed to address the following core and team competencies:
Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning, Interprofessional Communication, Professionalism, Employ Evidence-based practice.

Support
This activity is being provided independent of industry support.

Non-Endorsement
The accredited provider verifies that sound education principles have been demonstrated in the development of this educational offering as evidenced by the review of its objectives, teaching plan, faculty, and activity evaluation process. The accredited provider does not endorse or support the actual opinions or material content as presented by the speaker(s) and/or sponsoring organization.

Disclosures
The accredited provider adheres to accreditation requirements regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of the planning committee and faculty's commercial relationships will be made known at the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations. - All employees in control of content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The following participants have No Relevant Financial Relationships to Disclose: Diane Hanna, DNP, DCNP, FAANP; Kathleen Haycraft, DNP, FNP/PNP-BC, DCNP, FAANP; Peggy Vernon, RN, MA, CPNP-PC, DCNP, FAANP

Relevant Financial Relationships

Accreditation 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by CineMed and the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
CineMed designates this enduring material for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
This activity provides 14 contact hours for nurses.

Other Healthcare Professionals
All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, consult your professional licensing board.

Certificates: To claim CME/CE credits, learners must first view all the recorded presentations.
Once all presentations have been viewed, learners are will be required to answer a series of assessment questions as part of the Credit Submission Form using the URL provided after purchase.