The document discusses the dedicated education unit (DEU) model for clinical education. It defines the DEU model as adapting a patient care unit to increase student learning through partnerships between schools of nursing and clinical agencies. DEUs utilize successful teaching strategies and involve clinical staff nurses and faculty in student education. The origins of DEUs began at the Portland School of Nursing. All nursing students can benefit from DEUs, which promote collaboration in settings seeking magnet status. DEUs aim to address issues like increasing patient acuity, nursing faculty shortages, and limited clinical placements.