DrNipuna Thamanam

Dr. Nipuna Thamanam is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems, University College Dublin. She co-led the development, delivery, and assessment of the new module “An Introduction to Intercultural Issues Arising in Healthcare in Ireland,” delivered as part of the International Foundation Programme at Dublin City University (DCU). She is an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking Registered General Nurse and Registered Nurse Tutor with years of experience in providing expert nursing care in surgical and medical settings, acquiring a variety of nursing skills and experience. A conscientious professional committed to improving standards of care through evaluation of practice, knowledge of research, and lifelong learning. Keen to explore options to enhance health care research.

Dr. Nipuna completed her B.Sc. in Nursing at Christian Medical College, Punjab, India. She obtained a certificate of merit for academic achievement in B.Sc. Nursing. She completed her M.Sc. in Nursing (Clinical Health Sciences Education) from Trinity College, Dublin, a Ph.D. from Dublin City University, and a post-doctorate from RCSI. She holds registrations as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Registered Nurse Tutor (RNT)