Lecturer in Adult Nursing

Since starting in my post at this University as a Lecturer in Adult Nursing in 2016, I teach and lead the course unit which include the subjects of Human Anatomy, and Physiology. I teach Pathophysiology with specialist teaching in Gastroenterology and Haematology to BSc and MSc Nursing students. I taught Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology as a visiting Lecturer at this University while still working in Clinical Practice.

I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1988 and as a Midwife in 1989, from India with Diploma and registrations as a nurse and midwife achieving First rank and gold medals in all final exams. I worked as a staff nurse for 14 years in India. I was recruited as an International Nurse by the NHS and came to the UK in 2004. I worked in various clinical areas, predominantly within Respiratory Medicine and undertook my BA (Hons) degree in Health Studies from Bolton University. I worked within Gastroenterology from 2008 and later progressed to train as a Nurse Endoscopist under the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. My publication was a primary research within Clinical Gastroenterology in 2016.

I have completed my teaching qualifications PgCTHE with Distinction and hold a Fellow status for the Higher Education Academy (HEA). My MSc Clinical Practice is currently on-going.

The students' learning is made more relevant and meaningful when I teach and apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, supported by my 30 years of clinical experience. This application to practice is what students enjoy and value most.

Qualifications

• RN (India) and UK
• RM (India)
• BA (Hons) Health Studies, University of Bolton
• PGCTHE (Distinction); University of Bedfordshire
• MSc Clinical Practice (Currently on-going)

Teaching Expertise

• Unit Lead Health and Well-being unit for Pre Reg BSc Nursing year 1 unit
• Teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology to BSC and MSc  nursing  students
• Teaching expertise in subject areas of:
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Pathophysiology of diseases, therapeutic management and patient care- acute and long term conditions
• Specialist subject area of expertise- Gastroenterology and Haematology
• Clinical diagnosis and decision making
• Microbiology and Infectious diseases
• Pharmacology
• Biochemistry

Research Interests

• Teaching Biosciences, which include above subject areas
• Clinical Gastroenterology

Projects

• 2015 -Nurse led Informed Consent for Gastroenterology patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures. Written a draft consent Policy for a NHS Trust.
• 2015 - Prepared training pack for the consent training for all qualified nurses band 5 and above within Endoscopy, and Lead for the Project.
• Action Research in teaching and enhancing student’s learning experiences in the subject of Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Publications

• Chauhan, H1 , Mathews, S.2 and Rostami, K.1  (2016). Argon Plasma coagulation is not effective in every vascular lesion. Gastroenterology and Hepatology Bed Bench 2016; 9(3):232-236

(Publication based on primary research based on actual patient from clinical practice; published in this peer reviewed journal).

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1296 734328
E: himadri.chauhan@beds.ac.uk