Cosmetic ARNP

[FLCRNA2B]

Does anyone work as a Cosmetic ARNP or Aesthetic ARNP doing things like Botox, Collagen, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, ect.? How did you get into this line of nursing? Did you have any special training beforehand? How is the job market and salary? Thanks alot!

[anppatricia]

Hi! I have read your posting and wanted to reply even though I am not a NP, but I am an RN with 8 years of Dermatology exp. I do the procedures listed above with MD guidance of course. I started in Dermatology as a file clerk and worked my way through nursing school and then when I graduated I stayed in Derm. After countless Dermatology seminars and conventions I was taught how to do the above mentioned procedures. I also was taught by the physician, pharmaceutical companies and other medical offices. There is a job market in my area of FL but you have to really look for it and be willing to do anything, its much different than floor nursing or family practice. As far as salaries they are comparable to other NP jobs...

Is your RN degree an Associate or Bachelor? Does a MD have to be present while you perform the Botox and Dermal fillers? Does a RN have to be certified in these areas or just CE or on the job training?