Linnea Benike, DNP, RN, CNE, PCCN-K

Clinical Assistant Professor

Titles

Clinical Assistant Professor

Education

DNP, University of Minnesota
Major: Health Innovations and Leadership

BSN, Summa cum laude, University of Minnesota

Licensures and Certifications

Progressive Care Certified Nurse, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota
Instructor in Nursing, Mayo Clinic Allied Health Academic Appointments
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, National Association of Healthcare Quality
Silver Level Certification, Mayo Clinic Quality Academy
Bronze Level Certification, Mayo Clinic Quality Academy

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Biography

Bio

Linnea Benike, DNP, RN, CNE, PCCN-K is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Health Innovations and Leadership and is specialty certified as a Progressive Care Certified Nurse. Her expertise is in quality improvement, patient safety, and the care of adults in acute settings,. She has specific interests in the areas of teamwork, collaboration, systems, and process improvement.

Honors and Recognition

Florence Julian Memorial Leadership Scholarship, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, 2009

Barbara Volk Tebbitt Award for Undergraduate Nursing Leadership, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, 2007

Sister Joseph Nursing Scholarship, Mayo Foundation, 2005

Professional Memberships

National Association of Healthcare Quality, 2012-2016

Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, 2010-2012

National Student Nurses’ Association, 2007-2010

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Chapter

American Association of Critical Care Nursing

Publications

Selected Publications

Benike, L., Clark, J., 2015. Enhancing Nurse–Resident Physician Partnerships. Creative Nursing, 21
doi: https://doi.org/10.1891/1078-4535.21.3.150

Benike, L., Clark, J., 2013. Bridging the Professional Divide Between Nurses and Medical Residents. Harvard Business Review,

Benike, L., Cognetta-Rieke, C., Dahlby, M., Disch, J., 2012. Quality and Safety in Home and Ambulatory Settings. Nursing Clinics of North America, 47 (3): 323 - 331.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2012.05.007

Presentations

Selected Presentations

Benike, L. A. "Working Together: Transforming the Practice through Co-location of Nurses and Physicians", Mayo Nurses’ Poster Fair, April 18, 2017.

Benike, L. A. "Empowering Patients and Elevating Nursing Practice: Introducing Nurse-led Patient Education Visits", Mayo Nurses’ Poster Fair, April 18, 2017.

Benike, L. A. "Working Together: Transforming the Practice through Co-location of Nurses and Physicians", Mayo Clinic Quality Conference, March 15, 2017.

Benike, L. A. "Improving the Patient Care Experience through Enhanced Collaboration", Getting to the Heart of the Matter Annual Conference, Rochester, Minnesota, April 24, 2012.

Benike, L. A. "Improving the Patient Care Experience through Enhanced Collaboration", Mayo Nurses’ Poster Fair, Rochester, Minnesota, April 03, 2012.