Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

2013 JDNA Writing Awards

Write, be published, and you could win an award!

Awards will be offered in 3 categories:

• Best clinical article
• Best research article
• Most viewed article at JDNAonline.com

Use our online submission process to submit your article. All manuscripts published in JDNA in 2013 will be eligible for consideration.There will be one $250 prize for each category, to be awarded at the 2014 annual DNA conference.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela L. Borger, DNP, FNP, DNC, at alborger@aol.com.  

• Open Access
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• Partial Access

Authors Wanted

DNA members, who comprise a wide variety of healthcare professionals (medical assistants, LPNs, RNs, NPs, and PAs), and others who are dedicated to patients with dermatologic needs, are encouraged to participate by contributing articles related to the practice of dermatology and dermatologic surgery.

Editorial Board members and the editor mentor new authors, and work with DNA members who might wish to develop a lecture, presentation, or paper into a JDNA article. Experienced authors are also invited to contact the editor, as they develop potential topics and formats for submissions. Please visit the JDNA Editorial Manager site for more information or to submit a manuscript. To contact the managing editor directly, please email melissaderby@charter.net. For a list of potential manuscript topics, please see the JDNA List of Topics for Manuscripts 2012. Also, here's a good read to help you get started: Write! Writing for Publication as a Reasonable Endeavor.

Reviewers Wanted

The Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association is a peer-reviewed journal. The JDNA's panel of reviewers assists the editor and authors as manuscripts move through the review process. To learn more about becoming a reviewer, please review the JDNA Guidelines for Reviewers. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, please contact the managing editor at melissaderby@charter.net. Also, take a few minutes to hear from the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing 'Reviewer of the Year' award recipients. Listen to these podcasts from expert reviewers and learn how to give a thorough and high quality review!

NEW RESOURCE! The JDNA Peer Reviewer Guidelines are now available to help you complete a thorough and high-quality review.

New Resource for Reviewers!
The JDNA Guidelines for Reviewers are now available
to help you complete a high quality review for JDNA.
Interested in reviewing for the journal?
Please contact the managing editor at melissaderby@charter.net.

DNA Webinar Series

See schedule for upcoming events and archived sessions!

Joan Shelk Fundamentals of Phototherapy Workshops

October 5, 2013 ~ Rochester, NY

December 7, 2013 ~ Houston, TX

32nd Annual DNA Convention 

May 1-4, 2014
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Orlando, FL

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Interested speakers for DNA's 32nd Annual Convention to be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin on May 1-4, 2014 in Orlando, FL are encouraged to submit an abstract. The abstract can be for an oral or poster presentation.  

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