Heidi Kosanke

Heidi Kosanke , MSN/Ed, RN, CCRN

Assistant Clinical Professor

Heidi Ruth Kosanke

Education

  • D.N.P., Leadership, Northern Arizona University, 2023
  • M.S.N., , Grand Canyon University, 2014
  • B.S.N., , University of Arizona, 2002

Licensure & Certifications

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

Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Summer 2023
  • 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

Teaching Interests

Pain management, generational diversity, critical care concepts

Courses

  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Fall 2024)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Fall 2024)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Summer 2024)
  • Provider of Care IIIC
    NURS 610C (Summer 2024)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Summer 2024)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Summer 2024)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Summer 2024)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer 2024)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Spring 2024)
  • Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
    NURS 507 (Spring 2024)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Fall 2023)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2023)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 2023)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer 2023)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2023)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2023)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2022)
  • Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
    NURS 519A (Fall 2022)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 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)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 2021)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2021)
  • Provider of Care IIIC
    NURS 610C (Spring 2021)
  • Concepts/Competencies Hlth Pr
    NURS 610A (Spring 2021)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2020)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer 2020)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 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)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 2019)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer 2019)
  • Provider of Care IIIC
    NURS 610C (Spring 2019)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2019)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2018)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 2018)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer 2018)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2018)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2017)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Summer 2017)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 2017)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer 2017)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2017)
  • Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
    NURS 519B (Fall 2016)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Summer 2016)
  • Provider of Care IV: Mgm & Ldr
    NURS 614 (Summer 2016)
  • Concepts and Competencies I
    NURS 509A (Summer 2016)
  • Provider of Care III: Comp Hlt
    NURS 610B (Spring 2016)

Research Interests

Developing professional resiliency

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

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., Buchda, V., & Stevens, C. (2021, October). Reflect, Recognize & Rise. Annual AzNA Convention. Phoenix: AzNA.
  • Kosanke, H. R. (2021, Spring). Renew & Recharge with Resilience. AHNA Southern Arizona Chapter Spring Conference. Online: American Holistic Nurses Association.

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, October). Translating Resiliency into Professional Practice Using an Academic Partnership Model. 2017 AzNA Convention. Scottsdale, Arizona: Arizona Nurses Association.
  • 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.