1. DEDICATED EDUCATION UNIT
Workshop for ALN/CLN

3. What's New?

4. Registered nurse who works in the DEU
Key
TEP
CCDHB
STUDENT
Liaison with clinical staff, CLN and students
Educational support for DEU staff
Academic liaison nurse
Onsite clinical teaching
Student assessment with CLN
All nurses and MDT involved in student teaching and contribute to assessments
Appoints and manages the CLN (s)
CNM supports DEU model
DEU staff
Understands the Massey and Whitireia BN curriculum
Daily coordination of students
Clinical Liaison nurse
Liaisons with clinical staff, students and ALN
Student assessment with ALN
Plans and coordinates student placements with the DHB
Appoints and manages the ALN
Clinical Management Team
Monitors students learning
CLN
Registered nurse who works in the DEU
The CLN is a liaison person between clinical staff, CNM, students and ALN
Works Mon- Friday am and pm of possible
Familiar with the various curriculums for BN, DEN, CAP and Paramedic
CLN organises student experiences to meet their learning outcomes, facilitates and runs the orientation day
Student allocation to DEU staff, peers and or patients
Arrange rosters for students with the ALN
Anticipates and organises extra experiences for the students
Works with students on a one to one basis as required and review any practice log requirements
Student assessments
ALN
Adapted from CDHB and CIPT

6. Clinical Liaison Nurse (CLN)
Registered nurse who works in the DEU
The CLN is a liaison person between clinical staff, CNM, students and ALN
Works Mon- Friday am and pm of possible
Familiar with the various curriculums for BN, DEN, CAP and Paramedic
CLN organises student experiences to meet their learning outcomes, facilitates and runs the orientation day
Student allocation to DEU staff, peers and or patients
Arrange rosters for students with the ALN
Anticipates and organises extra experiences for the students
Works with students on a one to one basis as required and review any practice log requirements
Student assessments
The CLN role is pivotal in the success of the DEU and requires careful selection and support . This is an appointed supernumerary position and can be shared between ttw people

7. Academic Liaison Nurse (ALN)
Member of staff from Massey/Whitireia
Present in the DEU for one hour per student per week
Work with students on one to one as required
Provides consistent support to students, CLN and DEU staff
Assist students to socialise into the professional nursing role
Monitor student progress and complete student assessments
Assist DEU staff to set realistic learning goals for students
Works in collaboration with staff in DEU and CLN before and after clinical placements
Communicates any concerns about students to students, CLN, CNM, and academic course leader
Undertakes formative and summative assessments with the CLN
May have more than one DEU to visit e.g 2 surgical areas

8. Student Role Take responsibility for their learning.
Self-monitor progress toward achievement of the competencies for Registered Nurse scope of practice (New Zealand Nursing Council, 2012)
Obtain feedback from CLN, ALN and DEU staff.
Maintain communication with DEU staff regarding the patients'/clients health status.
Provide care consistent with the learning outcomes as outlined in the respective course requirements.
Be accountable to the RN for the care provided.
Immediately contact CLN/ALN In the event of a 'critical incident' occurring.
Participate in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the DEU practice area with respect to student learning outcomes.
Be involved in collaborative research and quality activities as appropriate.
Participate in peer teaching/learning through discussion, skill practice and reflection. There is no onus on either student to teach; instead the relationship is collegial where learning occurs opportunistically.
Practice the skills of direction and delegation as appropriate. .