Christopher Bauer

Christopher Bauer serves as an Instructor of Nursing within the School of Nursing at DeSales University, teaching traditional undergraduate, adult studies, and accelerated nursing students across critical courses including Community and Public Health, Health and Physical Assessment, and Nursing Leadership. His role bridges academic instruction with real-world clinical expertise to develop practice-ready nursing professionals.

His educational foundation was built entirely at DeSales University:

• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Mr. Bauer's professional focus centers on Critical Care Nursing, Patient Safety, and Nursing Leadership, informed by over a decade of hands-on clinical practice. His expertise spans critical care and nephrology as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), alongside emergency department and critical care transport/flight medicine experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). This clinical depth drives his commitment to preparing students for high-stakes patient care environments through evidence-based teaching methodologies.

His professional recognition includes:

• Air and Surface Transport Nursing Association MSN Scholarship
• Sigma Theta Tau Award for Nursing Leadership

Beyond curriculum delivery, Mr. Bauer actively mentors students and develops specialized clinical training programs for interdisciplinary nursing and medical teams, extending his educational impact into practice settings to foster leadership development and clinical excellence.