As an RN and Specialist Dermatology Nurse, Jan has spent 34 years of her nursing career mostly as a rural practice nurse, the past 18 years being focused on generalist dermatology. This has provided experience in skin issues across all age groups, including the many sub specialty areas of dermatology. Her role has always included an educational focus for colleagues, whether nurses transitioning into dermatology or as professional development and competency development of dermatology, aged care or primary care practice nurses. She completed her Masters of Nursing in 2003, focusing on Dermatology. Jan has also held an active interest in the Professional aspects of her specialty, and has held committee positions for the Australian Dermatology Nurses’ Association (ADNA), including President (2004-07).