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Heidi Kosanke

  • Assistant Clinical Professor
Contact
  • (520) 626-4467
  • Nursing, Rm. 225
  • Tucson, AZ 85721
  • hkosanke@arizona.edu
  • Bio
  • Interests
  • Courses
  • Scholarly Contributions

Degrees

  • D.N.P. Leadership
    • Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
    • Nurse Preceptor Support
  • M.S.N.
    • Grand Canyon University, Glendale, Arizona
    • Education on Generational Diversity to Increase Retention of New Graduate Nurses
  • B.S.N.
    • University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Work Experience

  • Tucson Medical Center (2021)
  • Banner University Medical Center (2008 - 2020)
  • Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona (2004 - 2006)
  • University Medical Center (2002 - 2008)

Awards

  • Extraordinary Faculty Award
    • Arizona Alumni Association, Fall 2024
  • Excellence in Teaching
    • University of Arizona College of Nursing, Summer 2023
    • University of Arizona College of Nursing, Summer 2016
  • Suzanne Van Ort Peer Teaching Award
    • College of Nursing, Spring 2020
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
    • CON, Summer 2019
  • Beta Mu grant for research conduct
    • Sigma Theta Tau - Beta Mu Chapter, Spring 2018

Licensure & Certification

  • CCRN, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (2005)
  • RN license, Arizona State Board of Nursing (2002)

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Interests

Research

Developing professional resiliency

Teaching

Pain management, generational diversity, critical care concepts

Courses

2025-26 Courses

  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Fall 2025)

2024-25 Courses

  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Summer I 2025)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Spring 2025)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2025)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Fall 2024)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Fall 2024)

2023-24 Courses

  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Summer I 2024)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Summer I 2024)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2024)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Summer I 2024)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Summer I 2024)
  • Provider of Care IIIC
    NURS 610C (Summer I 2024)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2024)
  • Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
    NURS 507 (Spring 2024)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Fall 2023)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2023)

2022-23 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2023)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2023)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2023)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2023)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Fall 2022)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2022)

2021-22 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2022)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2022)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2022)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2021)

2020-21 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2021)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2021)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2021)
  • Provider of Care IIIC
    NURS 610C (Spring 2021)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2020)

2019-20 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2020)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2020)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2020)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2020)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2019)

2018-19 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2019)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2019)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2019)
  • Provider of Care IIIC
    NURS 610C (Spring 2019)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2018)

2017-18 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2018)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2018)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2018)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2017)

2016-17 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2017)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Summer I 2017)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2017)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2017)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2016)

2015-16 Courses

  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer I 2016)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Summer I 2016)
  • Provider of Care IV: Mgm & Ldr
    NURS 614 (Summer I 2016)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2016)

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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
    More info
    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.
    More info
    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.

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