I'm excited to announce our first sister group: DERM NPs + PAs of Atlanta where the advisor is Alion Belvin. She's currently in NP school. As you can imagine, her time is limited, but when she has time, she'll come on and introduce herself and share whatever she's comfortable sharing. See below to learn more about our mission, events, and benefits. Feel free to copy/paste and share the information on your platforms and amongst your network to help us grow the group and continue to establish partnerships within our local communities where we aim to improve gaps in care, education, and research.

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I'm excited about this partnership for a number of reasons. I have particular interest in evolving the culture in nursing when it comes to policy, publication, and curriculum - where sustainable change takes place. When we look at our physician colleagues, their culture promotes participation in research, mentorship from early to late career, and students obtaining leadership positions. Despite the busy curriculum in med school, med students still have time to be active outside of the classroom. I believe this is largely due to the culture, the need to be a competitive applicant, and the structure of the program/practice that makes it mandatory.

In contrast, time remains the biggest barrier in nursing when it comes to participating in research, leadership, and obtaining mentorship (knowing how and understanding the value). So, this partnership with Ali and my new Mahogany Telederm Nurse Internship will allow me to explore how these changes can be made, the structure and support needed to sustain this culture change, and the benefits to our practice. I would love to hear your thoughts about this.

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In the meantime, we need your help to spread the word! Please share on all your social platforms and amongst your network. Join here.

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DERM NPs + PAs of Atlanta
Welcome to DERM NPs + PAs of Atlanta!
We are a vibrant networking community for practicing and aspiring Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs) specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The parent group in the DMV Dermatology NP+PA Group for NPs and PAs within the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. Your Georgia advisor is Alion.

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Our Mission:
To increase access to dermatology education, mentorship, and professional development for practicing and student nurses, NPs, and PAs.

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What We Offer:
- Education: Access to the latest dermatology resources and information.
- Mentorship: Guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to advance your career through networking and educational events.
- Entrepreneurial Insights: Support and information for those looking to start or grow their own practices.

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How We Communicate:
Join our private Facebook page where members share valuable information about patient care, professional and personal development, and entrepreneurial opportunities. You can also vote on and stay updated about in-person events. Ali just created our Instagram page!

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Membership Requirements:
To gain access to our Facebook page and events, you must:
1. Answer all the membership questions.
2. Provide your medical license number for verification or proof of enrollment that you’re in a nursing, NP, or PA program if you're a student.
3. You can sign up for our Events & Email notification list if you don't want to be on Facebook.

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Membership Benefits:
The DMV Dermatology NP + PA Group is excited to announce our new partnership with NPHub! This collaboration brings amazing opportunities for both students and preceptors:

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- For Students: Receive $100 off your clinical placement with NPHub! Just use the code "dmvderm" at checkout. Sign up here.
- For Preceptors: Get paid for hosting students during their clinical placements. Interested? Register now to become a preceptor. Take advantage of this exclusive offer today and share your experience with us.

‍*A sincere appreciation to Dr. Joseph de Veyra, DNP, the CNO at NPHub, for this opportunity to support students in their journey and compensate NPs for our expertise.

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Events
-Quarterly In-Person Meet & Greets in Atlanta, Georgia
-Monthly Virtual Grand Rounds - Starting January 2025
-We discuss case studies, disease processes, therapies, research, continuing education, professional development, practice guidelines, entrepreneurship, and mentorship.

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Contact Us:
RSVP for Events & Join the Email Notification List.
If you have questions, please reach out to us: kmadison@mahoganydermatology.com

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Kimberly Madison, DNP, AGPCNP-BC

I am a nurse practitioner with a passion for writing, entrepreneurship, education, and mentorship. I created this blog to share my journey as source of motivation and as a blueprint as you embark on your journey. Most importantly, I’m looking forward to increasing access to dermatology education and clinical training for aspiring and practicing nurse practitioners. I invite you to view the mission and vision statement on the homepage to see how we can best partner to make our dreams align.

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