Exam Information

Objectives of the Examination

The Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination is designed to measure the nurse practitioner’s ability to: Assess and diagnose acute and chronic dermatological conditions that occur across the life span. (35%) Prescribe/perform interventions, including evidence-based treatments, therapies, and procedures. (35%) Educate patient, family, other health professionals and the public about dermatological conditions. (25%) Participate in professional activities that promote optimal healthcare practices and outcomes. (5%) Exam content with corresponding percentages can be found under Exam Information online.

Exam Application

The DNPCB partners with The Center for Nursing Education & Testing (C-NET) to facilitate the exam and all examination arrangements.

The application for the exam is located on this website and, on the C-NET website, along with more information regarding applying to take the exam, payment information, the approval, testing and grading processes.

Please contact C-NET (www.cnetnurse.com) for any questions regarding testing information; testing sites, dates, and any questions pertinent to the exam:

DCNP Certification Exam
c/o C-NET
35 Journal Square, Ste 901
Jersey City, NJ 07036
P: 800-463-0786
www.cnetnurse.com

Exam Information

The test consists of 175 multiple choice questions written within the dermatology nurse practitioner scope of practice. The exam will take approximately four (4) hours to complete.

Review Course Information

There are several ways to study for the DCNP exam. The Dermatology Nurses' Association NP Society offers a variety of study tools and review courses to help you prepare for the exam.

1) The DNA (Dermatology Nurse Association) provides an online review course:

https://dna.digitellinc.com/dna/courses

2) The Center for Dermatology Nursing Practice offers a live virtual webcast for an intensive review and includes pre-course study materials and live practice question sessions. Visit www.centerfordermatologynursingpractice.com for further information.

3) The SDNP (Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners) sdnp.memberclicks.net

Home (memberclicks.net)

SDNP is excited to now offer an On-Demand Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Course! The review course 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. Along with the course, there will be a virtual practice question session to strengthen your knowledge and assist you in the art of “dissecting” examination questions to uncover the correct answer! 14 hours of CE will be available for the On-Demand Certification Review Course. 4 hours of CE will be available for the On-Demand Practice Question Session.

The SDNP 2023 Annual Symposium and Live Review Course, Park City at the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, April 20-23, 2023. The Live DCNP Certification Review Course will take place on April 20th–21st and the Symposium will take place on the 22nd–23rd.

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