DEU Benefits and Partnerships

• Development of fundamental clinical skills proficiency
• Opportunities to learn advanced clinical skills
• Enhancement of clinical judgment skills
• Integration into the unit care team
• Improved future employment prospects
• Increased exposure to and practice of clinical skills (10 - 18% more)

• Improvement of clinical teaching skills
• Mentoring and coaching from clinical faculty
• Eligibility for the CNE-cl credential through the National League for Nursing
• Potential for clinical ladder advancement in some organizations

Enhanced Workforce Development

• Build care team capacity at no additional cost to the organization
• Establish efficient recruitment pathways for nursing
• Higher retention rates (43% of prior DEU students were hired as new graduates)

Improved Quality of Care

• Integration of current evidence-based practices through academic partnerships
• Continuous professional development of staff nurses serving as preceptors

Strengthened Academic-Practice Partnership

• Closer collaboration between health care facilities and nursing schools
• Opportunity to influence nursing curriculum based on real-world needs

Staff Engagement and Satisfaction

• Professional growth opportunities for staff nurses as preceptors
• Potential for clinical ladder advancement in some organizations

Cost-Effective Education Model

• Utilization of existing staff and resources for student education
• Reduced orientation time for new graduates who are familiar with the organization

Innovation in Patient Care

• Exposure to new ideas and research through academic collaboration
• Potential for quality improvement projects led by students and faculty

Enhanced Organizational Reputation

• Recognition as a center for nursing excellence and education
• Potential to attract high-quality nursing candidates

Streamlined Transition from Academia to Practice

• New graduates are better prepared for the specific work environment
• Reduced time and resources needed for new employee orientation