Gus
Heckenbach
May 2025
Gus
Heckenbach
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Department of Nursing
Denver
,
CO
United States
Gus awes us all with his patient empathy and connectability through both verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication. It is evident to all that he truly cares about the patient, even in simulation. It is truly incredible to see, and I learn ways I can improve every time I watch him.
August “Gus” Heckenbach is an exceptional student nurse! He is affectionately referred to as our “Cohort Dad” because he watches out for us all and is someone we all admire and aspire to be like; he also serves as our cohort’s liaison.
Gus is an excellent student. Regardless of life and school challenges, he always finds time to go above and beyond in his studies, earning high marks in all his classes. He is an example to us of doing the same.
Gus awes us all with his patient empathy and connectability through both verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication. It is evident to all that he truly cares about the patient, even in simulation. It is truly incredible to see, and I learn ways I can improve every time I watch him.
Gus is a leader and advocate. He gives his time generously both in the Student Nursing Association and as our class liaison between members of our cohort and the staff. He is a safe, compassionate place for every member of our class to reach out and share concerns and challenges; he then demonstrates outstanding leadership in taking appropriate concerns to the staff. He works hard to resolve our issues, ensuring we all have the best learning experience possible.
Gus is a gift to our cohort and school. He truly is a friend to all and someone we what to be like “when we grow up.” He is truly the best of the best and will be a tremendous RN.
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Gus does so much for our cohort as a liaison and does behind-the-scenes work to advocate for us.
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He has been a great advocate for our cohort. He made sure that all our issues through our few semesters of nursing school were heard.
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The time and compassion he has put in thus far for any concerns or issues regarding the ANO 21 cohort has been admirable to say the least.
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Gus is just selfless and has a way of carrying everyone along. I do appreciate that.
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Student advocacy.
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Gus had been such a great advocate for our cohort! He works extremely hard and is always helping out anyone he can!
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Gus has been an advocate for all his peers in his cohort. He's brought guidance, thought, leadership, and a sparkling attitude to all the challenges and questions we have faced thus far.
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Gus does such a great job of advocating for our entire class and is always making time to help everyone out!
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Gus is the unofficial cohort dad! He works tirelessly to advocate for our cohort as a board member. He listens to our concerns with open ears and no judgment. He brings us together with a calm demeanor and a father-like wisdom. Our cohort is stronger because of him, and I’m so grateful to be part of that.
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He did a lot of things for this class. We all appreciate his help.
Gus is an excellent student. Regardless of life and school challenges, he always finds time to go above and beyond in his studies, earning high marks in all his classes. He is an example to us of doing the same.
Gus awes us all with his patient empathy and connectability through both verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication. It is evident to all that he truly cares about the patient, even in simulation. It is truly incredible to see, and I learn ways I can improve every time I watch him.
Gus is a leader and advocate. He gives his time generously both in the Student Nursing Association and as our class liaison between members of our cohort and the staff. He is a safe, compassionate place for every member of our class to reach out and share concerns and challenges; he then demonstrates outstanding leadership in taking appropriate concerns to the staff. He works hard to resolve our issues, ensuring we all have the best learning experience possible.
Gus is a gift to our cohort and school. He truly is a friend to all and someone we what to be like “when we grow up.” He is truly the best of the best and will be a tremendous RN.
***
Gus does so much for our cohort as a liaison and does behind-the-scenes work to advocate for us.
***
He has been a great advocate for our cohort. He made sure that all our issues through our few semesters of nursing school were heard.
***
The time and compassion he has put in thus far for any concerns or issues regarding the ANO 21 cohort has been admirable to say the least.
***
Gus is just selfless and has a way of carrying everyone along. I do appreciate that.
***
Student advocacy.
***
Gus had been such a great advocate for our cohort! He works extremely hard and is always helping out anyone he can!
***
Gus has been an advocate for all his peers in his cohort. He's brought guidance, thought, leadership, and a sparkling attitude to all the challenges and questions we have faced thus far.
***
Gus does such a great job of advocating for our entire class and is always making time to help everyone out!
***
Gus is the unofficial cohort dad! He works tirelessly to advocate for our cohort as a board member. He listens to our concerns with open ears and no judgment. He brings us together with a calm demeanor and a father-like wisdom. Our cohort is stronger because of him, and I’m so grateful to be part of that.
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He did a lot of things for this class. We all appreciate his help.