Dedicated Education Unit

A dedicated education unit (DEU) is a clinical experience in which unit nurses have been specially trained as DEU leads. These DEU lead nurses are there to enhance your clinical experience through continuity and autonomy. These DEU nurses have also received the additional training needed to assist the clinical instructors with teaching Galen students in the clinical setting. The DEU is your elevated clinical experience.

This program is currently not accepting new applications.

WHY JOIN THE PROGRAM?

The DEU will help prepare the students with the skills and knowledge needed to be better prepared to take on the role of Graduate Nurse. The DEU Leads are dedicated to your learning and will ensure you get as much hands-on learning as possible with the advantage of one-on-one attention.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

Applicant must be enrolled at the Tampa Bay campus and in good academic standing
Applicant is required to submit a letter of recommendation from one of your current instructors
Applicant must live within 25 miles of selected DEU hospital
Students who apply must be entering NUR 170 or higher for the ADN program or NSG 4100C or higher for the BSN program
Applications must be submitted by August 30th, 2021

DEU APPLICATION
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Galen Email*
Phone*
Program*
BSN Course Level*
Hospital Location*
Hospital Location*
ADN Course Level*
Hospital Location*
Hospital Location*
Hospital Location*
Hospital Location*
Hospital Location*
Hospital Location*
Expected Graduation Date*
Month
Day
Year
Preferred Area of Observation
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Cumulative GPA*
Located in the Student Portal
Please enter a number from 0 to 4.
Have you ever failed a class at Galen?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, what class(es)?*
Do you understand that if selected to join the DEU program your clinical experience will follow the DEU track of predetermined hospital locations through your Galen education?*
- Yes
- No
Are you interested in working at your DEU hospital after graduation?*
- Yes
- No
Why would you be a valuable candidate to join the DEU program?*
Please attach a letter of recommendation from one of your current instructors below.*
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

How does the DEU differ from the typical clinical experience?

You can do any skill you have been checked off on as long as the hospital permits it. Invasive procedures and medications will require the DEU Lead or your clinical instructor to supervise. You can pass meds, help bathe patients, empty foleys, insert IVs (after passing that CPE), etc.

How does being a member of the DEU benefit me?

By becoming a member of the DEU, you will be guaranteed a clinical placement at your DEU hospital. Additionally, you will be placed with a DEU trained lead every week during your clinical experience where you will have the opportunity to enhance your time management, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.

You will also have priority in attending an observation rotation of your choice (pending availability) and will gain a competitive advantage for future employment opportunities.

What are the days and hours of the DEU clinical experience?

The DEU experience is your clinical rotation – it follows the typical clinical rotation schedule.

Will the DEU require additional assignments?

The DEU clinical experience has the same written assignment expectations as the traditional clinical rotation course.

What are the DEU winter 2021 clinical sites?

NUR 170: Medical Center of Trinity OR Brandon Regional Hospital

NUR 230: Medical Center of Trinity OR Brandon Regional Hospital

NUR 256/257: Medical Center of Trinity

NUR 265: Medical Center of Trinity OR Brandon Regional Hospital

NUR 283: Blake Medical Center OR Doctors Hospital OR Brandon Regional Hospital

NUR 280: Largo Medical Center OR Fawcett Memorial Hospital

NSG 4100: Memorial Hospital of Tampa

NSG 4800: South Bay Hospital OR Doctors Hospital

Dedicated Education Unit

WHY JOIN THE PROGRAM?

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

DEU APPLICATION

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

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