Project Summary: Role of a Nurse Practitioner Research the role of the Nurse Practitioner. 1. Select and describe an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. 2. Why are you becoming a Nurse Practitioner? 3. Find one research article, expert opinion about the Nurse Practitioner role and summarize the article. 4. What does the Institute Of Medicine (IOM) say about the need of Nurse Practitioners? 5. Identify and describe the effects that you will have as an advanced practice nurse in terms of healthcare industry and patient outcomes.