The Dedicated Education Unit Model: Learning Experiences of Students and Preceptors

Neomie C Congello1, Lynette Landry, Dianne Montano

  • 1About the Authors Neomie C. Congello, PHD, RN, is chair, Department of Nursing, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, California. Lynette Landry, PhD, RN, is a professor, Department of Nursing, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, California. Dianne Montano, BSN, and Andrea Rutherford, BSN, completed their Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing at California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, California. Skye Honor, BA, is a recent graduate from the Department of Psychology, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, California. Joy Toyama, DrPH, is a statistician, Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, Health Services Research & Development, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California. This study was supported by an award from the California State University Channel Islands. For more information, contact Dr. Congello at neomie.congello@csuci.edu .

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The dedicated education unit model improved nursing student motivation and social inclusion. One-on-one training with dedicated education unit preceptors enhanced student readiness for nursing practice.

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