Heidi Kosanke

Interests

Research

Developing professional resiliency

Teaching

Pain management, generational diversity, critical care concepts

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Journals/Publications

• Kosanke, H. R., Bednarek, S., Schaeffer, R., & Hallberg, C. (2024). Closing the academic-practice gap with enhanced preceptor training. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 40(1), E41-E45. doi:10.1097/NND.0000000000001021
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  A successful pilot program served as a model for how educators in healthcare organizations can reduce the academic-practice gap by supporting preceptors. Preceptors received enhanced training using self-paced online modules and an asynchronous online problem-based learning. Statistically significant increases in self-efficacy and satisfaction with training were reported. Preceptor training included strategies for teaching prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment. Preceptors experienced sustained resilience, increased awareness of well-being, and more engagement in the precepting role.

Presentations

• Fick, P. S., & Kosanke, H. R. (2024, May). Recognizing cues, prioritizing care, and developing clinical judgment throughout the curriculum. Tucson Nurses Week Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
• Kosanke, H. R., Bednarek, S., & Schaeffer, R. (2023, November). Practice Readiness Pilot Project. Sigma Biennial Convention. San Antonio, TX: Sigma.
• Kosanke, H. R., Norton, A. H., & Lacasse, C. L. (2022).

  Integrative Nursing and Resilience: A Framework for Strength-based Practice. 4th Annual International Integrative Nursing Symposium. (Webinar) [Podium].

  . 4th Annual International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Webinar: Integrative Nursing Conference.
• Kosanke, H. R. (2021, October). Revitalize Your Wellbeing. AORN Arizona Chapter Fall Conference. Prescott, AZ: AORN.
• Kosanke, H. R. (2021, Spring). Renew & Recharge with Resilience. AHNA Southern Arizona Chapter Spring Conference. Online: American Holistic Nurses Association.
• Kosanke, H. R., Buchda, V., & Stevens, C. (2021, October). Reflect, Recognize & Rise. Annual AzNA Convention. Phoenix: AzNA.
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  Panel presentation with speaker's focus on "Rise" including efforts to improve resilience and work done with RNconnect to support nurse well-being.

Poster Presentations

• Kosanke, H. R., & Baldwin, C. (2019, November). Guided Reflection and Deep Breathing Used to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During Clinical: A Pilot Study. Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention. Washington, DC: Sigma Theta Tau International.
• Kosanke, H. R. (2018, May). Gamifying A Program to Promote Resiliency Skills in Nursing Students and New Graduates. Tucson Nurse's Week Conference. Tucson, Arizona: Tucson Nurse's Week.
• Kosanke, H. R., Pasquet, C. M., Wilger, P. M., Bouchard, L. A., Oja, K. J., Williams, D. K., & Larson, W. J. (2017, April). Developing Academic and Professional Resiliency in Pre-licensure Nursing Students. Western Institute of Nursing Conference. Denver, Colorado: WIN.
• Kosanke, H. R., Pasquet, C. M., Wilger, P. M., Bouchard, L. A., Oja, K. J., Williams, D. K., & Larson, W. J. (2017, October). Translating Resiliency into Professional Practice Using an Academic Partnership Model. 2017 AzNA Convention. Scottsdale, Arizona: Arizona Nurses Association.