A scoping review of the progress of the evolution of the Doctor of Nursing Practice in the USA to inform consideration of future transformation of Nurse Practitioner education in Australia

It is timely in Australia to consider development of a post endorsement bespoke Professional Doctorate for Nurse Practitioners. To address the issue of course load in Nurse Practitioner Masters Programmes the discipline should work towards being recognized as able to offer an extended masters degree for Nurse Practitioners. Australian Nurse Practitioner faculty should come together as a group to consult on development of Nurse Practitioner education in Australia.