Mousumi Deori is an accomplished nursing academician, researcher, and healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing education, clinical training, research mentorship, and academic administration. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Priyamvada Birla Institute of Nursing, Kolkata (since March 2025), where she coordinates Community Health Nursing for B.Sc. Nursing students and contributes significantly to academic planning, examination processes, thesis evaluation, and research quality enhancement.

She has previously served as Assistant Professor cum Vice-Principal at Sankar Madhab School of Nursing, Assam down town University, Guwahati, where she played a key role in academic leadership, student mentoring, research facilitation, NAAC-related activities, community outreach programmes, and nursing skill development initiatives. She has also contributed as Assistant Professor at Apollo School & College of Nursing, Guwahati, where she strengthened students’ clinical competencies, guided research projects, coordinated academic activities, and supported nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her professional journey also includes clinical expertise as a Cath-Lab Staff Nurse at Hayat Hospital, Guwahati, where she assisted in advanced cardiac procedures including coronary angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation, and emergency cardiac care. She also worked as a Nursing Consultant with HLFPPT, providing training on IUCD services and strengthening healthcare delivery at community levels.

Teaching, Academic Leadership & Institutional Contributions

Mousumi Deori has demonstrated remarkable leadership in nursing education through:

• Academic coordination and curriculum implementation for undergraduate nursing programmes.
• Mentorship and guidance of nursing students in clinical practice and research projects.
• Appointment as Internal/External Examiner, Paper Evaluator, Paper Scrutinizer, Thesis Dissertation Adjudicator, and Research Tool Validator under reputed health science universities.
• Contribution to NAAC accreditation activities and institutional quality improvement initiatives.
• Conducting and facilitating community health outreach programmes, workshops, and professional training activities.

She has been actively involved in organizing national and regional nursing conferences, including programmes focused on nursing education, research methodology, and forensic nursing practices.

Professional Certifications & Skill Enhancement

To continuously upgrade her professional competencies, she has completed and pursued several advanced certifications, including:

• Diploma in Community Mental Health for Nurses from NIMHANS Digital Academy.
• Certificate Course in Non-Communicable Diseases from Public Health Foundation of India.
• Certificate Course in Health Research Fundamentals from ICMR–National Institute of Epidemiology.
• Pursuing PG Diploma in Mental Health & Counselling.
• Pursuing Global Career Counsellor Training by Univariety in collaboration with UCLA Extension.
• American Heart Association certified BLS/ACLS Healthcare Provider.

Research & Publications

Mousumi Deori has contributed to nursing research through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include community health nursing, neonatal care, pediatric health, nursing interventions, and public health strategies. Her notable publications include research on swaddling techniques for newborn sleep promotion and review work focusing on pediatric renal health and nephrology-based nursing interventions.

She continues to contribute to evidence-based nursing practices through research activities, academic writing, and student research mentorship.

Awards & Achievements

Her dedication to nursing education and professional excellence has been recognized through several achievements, including:

• Recipient of “The National Best Nursing Teacher Award – 2025” conferred by The Nursing Teachers Association, India (NTAI).
• Certified BLS/ACLS Healthcare Provider.
• Speaker at professional webinars on epilepsy care and nursing responsibilities.
• Active organizer and contributor to national and international academic events.

Professional Memberships

She is a registered nursing professional and life member of:

• Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI).
• Nursing Teachers Association, India (NTAI).

Eligibility for Excellent Academician Award

Mousumi Deori is highly eligible for the Excellent Academician Award in Scientific Laurels in recognition of her outstanding contributions to nursing education, academic leadership, clinical training, research advancement, and professional development. Her extensive teaching experience, leadership roles in reputed institutions, contribution as an examiner and thesis evaluator, involvement in quality accreditation processes, research publications, professional certifications, and recognition as a National Best Nursing Teacher reflect her commitment towards excellence in academics and scientific advancement. Her continuous efforts in strengthening nursing education, promoting evidence-based practice, and mentoring future healthcare professionals make her a deserving candidate for this prestigious recognition.