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Membership

The New Zealand Dermatology Nurses’ Society (NZDNS) began in 2006 as the Dermatology Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Group and was incorporated in January 2010. We are a registered charity dedicated to promoting excellence in dermatology nursing through education, connection, and professional development.

Our members come from a wide range of practice backgrounds, working in public and private clinics and hospitals across general and specialist dermatology settings. Each year, we come together at a national conference to share knowledge, build networks, and support one another in our professional journeys.

Connecting, supporting, and advancing dermatology nurses across New Zealand.

Membership Plans

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Full Member

$50.00

Every year

RN/ENs practicing in NZ. Full members can attend AGM and may vote on society decisions. AGMs are held at our annual conference in August each year.

✓ Attend AGM

✓ Vote on society decisions

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Associate Member

$40.00

Every year

Other HCP roles within the field of dermatology (e.g. phototherapy technicians, podiatrists), and for RN/ENs who are practising outside of NZ. May also attend AGM, but may not vote on society decisions.

✓ Attend AGM

Complete Membership Form

Membership & Benefits

We offer Full and Associate membership with a nominal annual fee, providing access to valuable professional opportunities, including:

Significantly reduced conference registration fees
Notifications about educational events and learning opportunities
Access to scholarships (for Full Members)
Opportunities to contribute to the Society through volunteer roles

Full Members may apply for NZDNS scholarships and are eligible to stand for positions on the Executive Committee.

Get Involved

The traditional annual scholarships are for registration fees plus an allowance toward accommodation/travel and are for:

Registration + $250 allowance (2 available each year)
Registration + $500 allowance (1 available each year)
Value $2500 towards registration/travel/accommodation (1 available each year).
We have earmarked an allowance for smaller grants which will be assessed on a case by case basis, and may be used to for smaller educational courses which will enhance your nursing practice. These are for $400-600, and can applied for throughout the year.

Applications for the annual scholarships close 28 February each year.