Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave Among Dedicated Education Unit and Traditional Clinical Teachers.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to form a better understanding of job satisfaction and retention of clinical teachers in the dedicated education unit (DEU) and in non-DEU clinical education models. This follow-up study uses the tested Nurse Faculty Query survey to investigate job satisfaction and retention of the University of Portland area DEUs and non-DEU clinical teachers. Surveys were administered in person at local clinical sites. Findings indicate overall high job satisfaction among DEU and non-DEU clinical teachers. Although not statistically significant, data trends indicated a need for improved communication between didactic faculty and clinical sites, as well as increased recognition and reward for clinical teachers in the DEU and non-DEU clinical sites. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(12):575-580.].