The Idaho Dedicated Education Unit Model: Cost-Effective, High-Quality Education

Authors

Pamela J. Springer, Boise State UniversityFollow
Patricia Johnson, St Luke's Health System
Bonnie Lind, St Luke's Health SystemFollow
Eldon Walker, Boise State UniversityFollow
Joanne Clavelle, St Luke's Regional Medical Center
Nancy Jensen, St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2012

Abstract

Faculty face many challenges in delivering clinical education, including faculty availability, the complexity of the faculty role, and limited clinical placements. Dedicated education units (DEUs) are being explored as alternatives to traditional clinical placement models. The authors describe the successful development of a DEU that resulted in positive student outcomes at reduced cost to both the school and the medical center.

Publication Information

Springer, Pamela J.; Johnson, Patricia; Lind, Bonnie; Walker, Eldon; Clavelle, Joanne; and Jensen, Nancy. (2012). "The Idaho Dedicated Education Unit Model: Cost-Effective, High-Quality Education". Nurse Educator, 37(6), 262-267. https://doi.org//10.1097/NNE.0b013e31826f2c4e