A dermatology nurse helps patients through the treatment of wounds, injuries, and diseases of the skin. They also perform skin cancer and post-plastic surgery treatments. Dermatology is a huge field, and because skin is an organ like the heart and kidneys, it requires specialized care.
Things You'll Do:
- Screen for skin cancer
- Perform chemical peels
- Treat burn victims
- Conduct research
Your job characteristics:
- Structured
- Research-oriented
How You'll Get There
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Get YourLPN Certification, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Work for a minimum of two years, getting 2,000 hours of experience in dermatology.
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Pass YourDermatology Certification Examination
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Become aCertified Dermatology Nurse (DNC)
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Meet
Aikoread her story
Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN
After graduating from nursing school in Japan, I worked for two years in a large Tokyo hospital.
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What Else You
Can Expect- 22% more jobs for Registered Nurses from 2008-2018
- A rising demand for Dermatology Nurses
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