I want to preface this list by saying that the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is not for everyone. There is zero clinical content in the DNP degree. It entails growing in knowledge of...
Power to the Nurses: Nurse Involvement in Professional Organizations
Nurses are one of the most abundant and important players in the healthcare landscape, which is in a state of constant flux. If healthcare is going to change to benefit patients, nurses need to have...
COVID as a Newly-hired Dermatology DNP
My experience with COVID has been truly unique. In the beginning of February 2020, I signed my employment contract with Academic Alliance in Dermatology. I started my first day in Tampa on April 13,...
My 4 Tips For Anyone Wanting To Get Into Dermatology
If you are ever wondering if you should call the patient for a certain scenario, you probably should. Never take anything at face value. If you hear hooves, it is most likely a horse, but it does...
Adolescents and Tanning Bed Use: Parents Lead the Way
Several studies have concluded that the use of UVB and UVA indoor tanning devices cause an elevated risk of melanoma directly related to use by years, hours, and sessions Melanoma is the most...
Does Higher SPF Actually Make a Difference?
For some reason, a rumor has been spreading that higher SPF sunscreens past 30 or 50 do not make a difference. This rumor is FALSE. I want to start by clarifying what exactly SPF stands for and what...