Tara Haskell

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ABOUT TARA HASKELL

Experienced nursing leader and educator specializing in pediatrics, simulation, global health, and transition-to-practice education. I currently serve as Manager of the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado, leading CCNE-aligned residency programming focused on nurse development, well-being, and retention.In this role, I oversee system-wide residency programming across multiple cohorts and sites, manage and mentor a team of professional development educators, and collaborate closely with clinical leaders, HR, and academic partners. Through data-driven evaluation, continuous improvement, and human-centered leadership, the program consistently achieves an annual one-year retention above 90%, reflecting a strong emphasis on support, engagement, and professional growth during the transition to practice.Alongside my healthcare leadership work, I continue to teach online MSN-level nursing courses. I bring extensive experience in curriculum development, assessment design, and program evaluation for adult learners, with student outcomes consistently exceeding national benchmarks on standardized evaluations at the ADN, RN–BSN, BSN, and MSN program levels. I am recognized as an expert learning facilitator with a passion for building engaging, supportive learning environments.My clinical background spans more than 20 years and includes pediatric- oncology, med-surg, pulmonary, cardiology, PICU, NICU, ED, and community health. I am a Certified Pediatric Nurse and have worked extensively with vulnerable populations in Denver and around the globe, experiences that continue to inform my leadership, teaching, and commitment to equitable care.Global health has been a central thread throughout my career. I bring over eight years of experience leading international medical missions, coordinating volunteer initiatives, and delivering culturally responsive education in both acute and non-acute settings.I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership, an dual MSN in Healthcare Leadership, and Nursing Education. My doctoral work focused on leadership rounding in ambulatory care in collaboration with executive leadership at Children’s Hospital Colorado. I have served in multiple leadership roles, and I bring strong skills in conflict resolution, team development, and organizational leadership.At the core of my work is a passion for developing nurses, strengthening systems, and creating meaningful, sustainable impact in healthcare education and practice.