Required education
ADN or BSN
Annual average salary
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll have a wide range of skills to handle all aspects of the skin, which requires highly specialized care.
What you’ll do
Education
You’ll teach people how to protect their skin, and care for skin conditions and diseases at home.
Treatment
You’ll provide care for patients pre- and post-surgery, treat skin conditions including burns and perform cosmetic procedures, such as chemical peels.
Where you’ll work
- Burn units in hospitals
- Dermatology practices
- Hospitals
- Plastic surgeons’ offices
- Private clinics
How to become a Dermatology Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining at least 2,000 hours of experience in Dermatology.
04
Get your Dermatology Nursing Certification.
05
You’re ready to work as a Dermatology Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Dermatology Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
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