The number of Doctor of Nursing practice-prepared nurses (DNPs) is expected to grow in the coming years as more graduates enter the workforce. However, the role of DNPs outside of academic settings is not well understood.

This article described a study conducted using a survey of DNP programs as well as interviews with employers to identify the roles that DNPs fill to determine the value they bring to their organizations and how their skills can best be put to use in non-academic settings.