Doctor of Nursing Practice: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse

ObjectivesTo explore the evolution and emerging roles of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).Data SourcesPublished peer reviewed literature, cancer-related professional resources, and Web-based resources.ConclusionThe DNP education has prepared the APN for process improvement initiatives, providing quality care, and evidence-based practice translation, which are critical with the emerging trends in this complex health care environment.Implications for Nursing PracticeDNP-prepared APNs have the opportunity to impact oncology care across the cancer trajectory, in various settings, and in various innovative roles as entrepreneurs.