Dermatology Nurses' Association

Certification / Eligibility Criteria

To become a dermatology nurse certified (DNC), the DNCB requires that candidates meet all eligibility criteria at the time of application, complete the enclosed application form, submit all fees and successfully pass the certification examination. No individual shall be excluded from the opportunity to participate in the DNCB certification program on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability. To be eligible to participate in the examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a current and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the U.S. or Canada.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of dermatology nursing experience as an RN.
• Have a minimum of 2000 hours of work experience in dermatology nursing within the past 2 years in a general staff, administrative, teaching, or research capacity.