- Over 75% found or anticipate finding a new job
- Over 40% successfully sought a promotion
- 60% achieved or expect to increase their job responsibilities
- Over 50% received or anticipate receiving a pay increase, and 33% received a cash bonus
- Over 75% found the CAQ useful in documenting qualifications required for external accreditation
- Over 33% achieved or anticipated a broadening of their eligibility for reimbursement
- Almost 75% have received greater recognition or regard from physicians or other healthcare professionals
- 66% reported greater respect or acceptance from patients
- Earn a minimum of 75 credits of Category I CME focused on dermatology, with a minimum of 25 of those credits having been earned within two years prior to the date of exam application
- Complete a Dermoscopy course for a minimum of 5 credits
- Have 4000 hours of practice experience in the 6 years prior to applying to take the exam
- Have a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing
- Have current NP state licensure
- Have national certification as an NP
- Have a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent dermatology NP practice (within the last 3 years) with current practice in dermatology
