SDNP does not manage the testing or recertification process for the DCNP certification program. To learn more about the exam, register for the exam, or to recertify, please contact the DNPCB directly.

SDNP DCNP National Exam Certification Review Course Flashcards and Practice Test Questions

The SDNP is pleased to offer virtual flashcards and practice test questions as part of the DCNP National Exam Certification Review Course. These resources are designed to help you gain the essential knowledge needed to stay focused and fully prepared for the DCNP examination—all at your own pace and from the comfort of your home. 

The DCNP National Exam Certification Review Course was held on April 30 and May 1 during the 2025 National Conference. The course is currently being created for online offerings as a comprehensive overview of the examination focus areas identified by the DCNPB. More details on virtual options for this course will be available in Fall 2025.

Flashcard Technology

We offer over 250 virtual flashcard via Brainscape. Brainscape is a web and mobile app study platform that uses a “smart flashcards” algorithm rooted in cognitive science. SDNP is thrilled to offer our flashcards on this platform, so you can optimize smart technology to study the Certification Review Course, as well as create your own flashcards.

Additionally, the purchase of flashcards includes the virtual practice questions to strengthen your knowledge and assist you in the art of “dissecting” examination questions to uncover the correct answer!

Purchase the Certification Review Course Flashcards

Your personal link to access the flashcards will be emailed to you within two (2) business days from purchase.  Access can be redeemed either by Web or Mobile  – your preference! Once redeemed, neither the web nor mobile app will ever “time out” and everything you do synchronizes between platforms, so you can pick up where you left off.

What is the Dermatology Certification Exam?
The Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination nationally accredited examination administered by the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (DNPCB). The exam is designed to measure the nurse practitioner’s ability to assess and diagnose acute and chronic dermatological conditions that occur across the life span. National certification is a recognized measure of competence in one’s specialty area and serves as recognition of expertise in the specialty practice of dermatology.

Who is Eligible for the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam?
To be eligible to sit for the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) exam, candidates must meet the following requirements, as delineated by the DCNPB:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in nursing
• Current NP state licensure
• National certification as a NP
• Minimum of 3,000 hours of recent dermatology NP practice (within the last 3 years) with current practice in dermatology (hours obtained from a formal dermatology NP academic program count towards the 3,000 hours).
• For more information on eligibility criteria, visit: https://www.dnpcb.org/
  

Will the Review Course be offered In Person?
The DCNP National Exam Certification Review Course will be offered in-person at the 2025 National Conference taking place April 30 - May 3 in Indian Wells, CA.

Will CEU or Contact Hours be Offered?
CME/CE/Pharma will be available for the in-person DCNP National Exam Certification Review Course, April 30 & May 1, 2025.