Nurse Educator · 2015 · 18 citations · 16 references
Educational AttainmentEducationStudent OutcomeProgram EvaluationEducational SystemOutcome-based EducationAcademic Outcome MeasuresStandardized Test ScoresHigher EducationNursingAdvanced Practice NursePatient SafetyNursing ResearchContinuing Medical EducationDedicated Education UnitHigher Education AssessmentHealth Profession TrainingEducational AssessmentCritical Thinking
Critical thinking, nursing process, quality and safety measures, and standardized RN exit examination scores were compared between students (n = 144) placed in a dedicated education unit (DEU) and those in a traditional clinical model. Standardized test scores showed that differences between the clinical groups were not statistically significant. This study shows that the DEU model is 1 approach to clinical education that can enhance students' academic outcomes.
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