Grande Ronde Hospital | Life & Health | Spring 2018

Casey Nichols, FNP-BC, DCNP, received her master of science degree in nursing/advanced registered nurse practitioner in 2006 from the University of Florida. In 2013, she successfully obtained credentialing as a dermatology certi- fied nurse practitioner (DCNP). The DCNP certification is awarded to those who successfully meet the eligibility require- ments and pass a rigorous written examina- tion. According to the Dermatology Nursing Certification Board, in order to be eligible to even sit for the DCNP exam, candidates must first meet the following criteria: ●   ● Obtain a master’s degree in nursing ●   ● Hold current nurse practitioner (NP) state licensure ●   ● Achieve national certification as an NP ●   ● Log a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent NP practice with a current practice in dermatology In addition, the certification is valid for a period of three years, but recertification may be attained through contact hours of continuing education credit or by examination. Part of any employment agree- ment with Grande Ronde Hospital is obtaining or maintaining required certifications. What is a dermatology certified nurse practitioner? the body Love you’re in Appreciate all your body can do. Move. Dance. Stretch. Explore. Recognize and develop your strengths. Surround yourself with positive people. Stop comparing yourself to others. Talk positively about your body. Focus on health rather than weight. Love your body like a cherished friend—feed it healthy food, get plenty of rest, etc. Be yourself— perfectly you. CULTIVATE A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE AT ANY AGE + SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY Casey Nichols will see patients at the GRH Dermatology Clinic, 700 Sunset Drive, Suite F, located next to the Regional Medical Plaza on the south end of the GRH campus. Call the Clinic at 541-663-3030 about an appointment. Grande Ronde Hospital 900 Sunset Drive La Grande, OR 97850 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44