The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has identified 8 essentials of DNP practice.
Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking
Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care
Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes
Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nation’s Health
Advanced Nursing Practice