Frank Watanabe: Highlighting the Importance of Nurse Practitioners in Dermatology and Beyond

Frank Watanabe, the President and CEO of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, expresses his support for nurse practitioners and the value of their annual meeting while attending the SDNP conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP: Skin of Color and Cultural Considerations in Dermatology

Lakshi Aldredge discusses her lecture from the SDNP 2026 conference regarding the importance of addressing the unique skin care needs and cultural considerations for the

April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC: Advancing the Future of Dermatology

April Kapu highlights the explosive growth of the nurse practitioner profession and its vital role in addressing significant healthcare access gaps across the United States.

Chantel Hillestad, RN, MSN, DCNP, FNP-C, and Austin Vitelli: The Lifecycle of a Manuscript: Perspective from a Clinician and Editor

Chantel Hilstead, a board-certified dermatology nurse practitioner, and Austin Vitelli, the managing editor of JCAD NP+PA Perspectives in Dermatology, discuss their collaboration on a published

Arielle Ades, FNP-BC: Cosmetic Workshop Overview with Arielle Ades

Arielle Ades, a dermatology nurse practitioner and SDNP treasurer, describes her experience leading cosmetic workshops in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sessions cover basic and advanced cosmetic

Michael Crandall, MD: Basic and Advanced Suturing Workshops

Mike Crandall, MD, a dermatologist, discusses leading basic and advanced suturing workshops designed to accommodate various skill levels. The training focused on helping attendees improve