NPs and PAs are emerging as cost-effective solutions to the nation's healthcare crisis, resulting from an aging population, fewer physicians in primary care, and the imminent arrival of 32 million newly insured Americans. The new healthcare reform legislation recognizes the expanded role of NPs and PAs and their increasing need for education.

"PCE has the unique capability to develop educational content specifically for NPs and PAs who are at the front lines of patient care. Providing education about psoriasis to will better prepare these clinicians to develop the treatment strategies that ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes," said Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, RN, ANP-C, a member of the Board of Directors for the Dermatology Nurses Association and frequent PCE faculty member.

"PCE seeks out partnerships with leading national organizations like NPF that share a vision to enhance the continuing education of NPs and PAs," said Bradley Mock of PCE. "The NPF's advocacy for research has changed the way we view treating psoriasis today. Together, it is our mission to educate the country's growing ranks of NPs and PAs who are currently a vital part of both the healthcare team and the solution to our nation's healthcare crisis. We are confident that this partnership will produce tangible improvements not only in the knowledge and confidence of primary care clinicians, but in improving the quality of life for patients with psoriasis."

Source: National Psoriasis Foundation