A Collaborative Model: Twenty Healthcare Agencies and Academic Institutions Share Resources to Educate Preceptors

The Boston Collaborative Learning Group (BCLG), a 20-member consortium of healthcare agencies and academic institutions, originated in 1996 in response to a demand for innovative cost-effective measures. Directors of Staff Development and academicians collaborate and share resources in planning preceptor education programs. Over 750 Boston area nurses have attended 1 of 10 programs offered. This article provides an historical perspective on forming a consortium and the benefits of this collaborative model.

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