University Of Buffalo Symposium
The document details a symposium hosted by the University of Buffalo concerning the Dedicated Educational Unit (DEU) model. Key discussion points included the origin of the DEU model, which began with Dr. Kay Edgecombe in Australia in 1997, and its subsequent introduction to the United States by the University of Portland around 2003. The presentation covered how the University at Buffalo implemented and piloted the DEU model, initially selecting units at ECMC and another site based on established relationships. The primary objective of the DEU model is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and clinical practice by fostering experiential learning, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills in nursing students through interaction with expert nurses, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. Logistics for the symposium, including the availability of continuing nursing education credits and evaluation procedures via SurveyMonkey, were also outlined.