Heidi Kosanke
- Assistant Clinical Professor
Contact
- (520) 626-4467
- Nursing, Rm. 225
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- hkosanke@arizona.edu
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
- RN license, Arizona State Board of Nursing (2002)
- CCRN, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (2005)
Interests
Research
Developing professional resiliency
Teaching
Pain management, generational diversity, critical care concepts
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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.0000000000001021More infoA 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
- 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 infoPanel 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.
