Prof. Suganthakumari F is an accomplished nursing academician, researcher, clinical educator, and research professional with 14+ years of teaching experience and clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing. She has served in several reputed nursing institutions affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Her academic experience spans undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education, with responsibilities in teaching, mentoring, examination, curriculum-related activities, research coordination, and institutional development.

She has handled subjects including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Adult Health Nursing, Nursing Foundation, Anatomy, Pathology, Genetics, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education and Technology, Nursing Management, Advanced Nursing Practice, Professionalism and Professional Ethics, and Nursing Research.

Currently, she is associated with Nehru College of Nursing and Research Institute, Coimbatore, where she contributes to academic, research, examination, and institutional activities and serves as a Research Convener.

Research Interests & Contributions

Prof. Suganthakumari's research interests are primarily focused on medical-surgical nursing, pain management, complementary therapies, diabetes care, peripheral neuropathy, postoperative care, wound care, vascular access, oncology nursing, and evidence-based nursing interventions.

Her notable research work includes:

• Promotion of coping measures for anxiety and pain among mothers undergoing elective cesarean section.
• Evaluation of foot zone therapy for postoperative pain, sleep, and bowel pattern among abdominal surgery patients.
• Investigation of Buerger Allen exercise for peripheral perfusion and neuropathy symptoms among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Research on vascular access care, therapeutic back massage, diabetic foot ulcers, lung cancer prevention, and other clinical nursing interventions.

Her research demonstrates a strong emphasis on non-pharmacological interventions, patient-centered nursing care, clinical outcomes, and evidence-based practice.

Publications & Scholarly Output

Prof. Suganthakumari has an expanding research publication portfolio, with 12 research papers reported as published or scheduled for publication, covering topics such as postoperative pain, needle-stick injury prevention, electrical burns, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, vascular access, cardiac surgery care, varicose veins, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, lung cancer prevention, and diabetic foot ulcer management.

Her work includes a randomized controlled pilot study on Buerger Allen exercise and publications associated with nursing, medical-surgical nursing, neurology, oncology, and allied healthcare research.

She has also published special scholarly articles on:

• Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome: Advanced Nursing Perspectives on Assessment, Clinical Management, and Patient-Centered Care
• Stevens–Johnson Syndrome: An Integrative Review for Nursing Practice

She is also actively developing manuscripts on adolescent anemia, menstrual hygiene, lung cancer, urinary catheter-associated infections, hypertension, first aid, and dog-bite awareness.

Research Leadership & Editorial Contributions

Prof. Suganthakumari has demonstrated growing leadership in nursing research. She has served as a Research Convener and has participated in research methodology, biostatistics, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and research publication programmes.

She has also undertaken editorial and peer-review responsibilities, including roles as:

• Associate Editor, Journal of Medicine and Surgical Nursing
• Reviewer, CBS Publications
• Associate Editor, International Journal of Advanced Research in Medical Surgical Nursing
• Associate Editor, International Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
• Associate Editor, Journal of Primary Healthcare and Global Health

She is also associated with professional and scholarly platforms including Scopus/Elsevier, Web of Science, ResearchGate, ORCID, SSRN, Crossref, Embase, and Clinical Trial Registry–India.

Patents & Research Projects

Her research-oriented achievements include work toward an Indian patent titled “A Herbal Wound Care Composition and Nursing Method Using Catharanthus roseus Extract for Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers,” submitted in April 2026.

She has also served as an ICMR-funded project convenor, reflecting her involvement in externally supported academic research and project coordination.

Conferences, Workshops & Continuing Professional Development

Prof. Suganthakumari has participated extensively in national conferences, workshops, CNE programmes, FDPs, research methodology programmes, BLS/ACLS training, oncology and neuroscience conferences, forensic nursing programmes, statistical analysis training, and nursing research publication programmes.

She has also organized professional development activities, including workshops on Yoga and Laughter Therapy, EBSCO eConsortium, IV Cannulation, and transformational nursing-related themes, as well as international and national webinars featuring experts from India and abroad.

Her sustained participation in continuing nursing education demonstrates her commitment to lifelong learning and professional advancement.

Academic, Examination & Institutional Contributions

Prof. Suganthakumari has made substantial contributions to nursing education and university examination activities. She has served as an internal and external practical examiner, theory examination invigilator, paper evaluator, and Chief Superintendent for university examinations.

She has participated in institutional inspection activities associated with INC, TNNMC, and TNMGRMU, including responsibilities connected with seat enhancement and institutional compliance.

She has also undertaken academic coordination, scholarship administration, accreditation-related activities, student mentoring, journal clubs, digital learning initiatives, and research coordination.

Community Health & Professional Service

Her professional service extends beyond classroom teaching. She has organized and participated in blood donation camps, eye camps, medical camps, tuberculosis awareness programmes, cancer awareness activities, health rallies, breastfeeding awareness programmes, HIV/AIDS initiatives, autism awareness programmes, and health-day observations.

She has also participated in community and institutional outreach activities involving special schools, charitable organizations, primary health centres, forensic services, cancer centres, rehabilitation centres, and other healthcare institutions.

Awards & Achievements

Her achievements include recognition at the DAYA 2025 Award function at VGM Hospital, Coimbatore, participation in professional service programmes, coordination of health camps, an ICMR-funded research project, patent-related research, and extensive academic and professional service.

She has also received recognition for participation in HIV/AIDS-related community programmes and has actively contributed to professional nursing development.

Professional Memberships & Leadership

Prof. Suganthakumari is associated with professional organizations and academic bodies including:

• Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC)
• Tamil Nadu Nurses Association (TNAI)
• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University examination panel
• Indian Society of Emergency and Cardiac Nurses (ISECN)
• Editorial boards of multiple nursing and healthcare journals

Her professional engagement reflects a combination of teaching, clinical practice, research, academic administration, examination responsibilities, editorial service, and community outreach.

Overall Professional Profile

Prof. Suganthakumari F represents a multifaceted nursing professional whose career integrates academic teaching, clinical nursing, research, publication, professional development, examination responsibilities, community health service, and research leadership. Her growing publication record, clinical research interests, editorial responsibilities, patent initiative, funded research involvement, and sustained contribution to nursing education demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing evidence-based nursing practice.

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Suganthakumari F is eligible for the Best Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her eligibility is supported by her 14+ years of professional experience, multidisciplinary nursing research, growing portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, randomized controlled research, clinical intervention studies, ICMR-funded project involvement, patent initiative, scholarly articles, editorial and reviewer responsibilities, research coordination, and continued participation in national and international research-oriented programmes. Her research focuses on clinically relevant nursing problems and translates evidence into practical patient-care interventions, making her a strong candidate for recognition under the Best Researcher Award category.