CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Personal Particulars

Name : Dr. SHARADHA RAMESH

Date of Birth : 16th May 1965

Nationality : Indian

Marital status : Married

Address [Resi.] : Flat No.2, Block No.4, “Maan Sarovar

Raaja Apartments”, 11A, Arcot Road,

Lakshmi Nagar, Chennai 600 116.

Phone : Mobile 00 91 9884251938, 9094411067

Res. – 00 91 44 24761624

E-mail : sharadharamesh@rediffmail.com

sharadharamesh@gmail.com

Languages known : Tamil, English, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu

2. Academic Qualification Ph.D in Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai -116 (2008). Diploma in Yoga Therapy &Instructor’s Course, Indian Institute of Yoga,

Chennai (2003). Master of Nursing in Community Health Nursing, Omayal Achi CON,

Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai (2001). B.Sc. Nursing CON, CMCH, Vellore, University of Madras (1985).

3. Summary of Employment CHAD Hospital, CMCH, Vellore – Staff Nurse cum Public Health Nurse – 22 nd

July 1986 to 06th Sep., 1987. ICMR, Chennai – Public Health Nurse – 12th Oct., 1987 to 12th March 1988 Sivaraman Clinic, Vellore – Staff Nurse – 15th March 1988 to 25th Dec., 1988. Municipal Health Office, Vellore – Public Health Nurse – 30th Dec., 1988 to 30th

May 1995. New Horizon Indian School, Sharjah, UAE. – School Health Nurse – 4 th June

1995 to 26th June 1997. J.P.K.M. School of Nursing, Senior Tutor, Vellore – 16 th July 1997 to 30th May

1999.

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College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai- 116. Reader – 01st

June 2001 to 10th Nov 2008. Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Erode. Principal – 12th November 2008 to 30th

April 2009 Saveetha College of Nursing, Saveetha University. Principal – 1st May

2009 to 30.11.2011 Total years of experience 25 years and 6 months

4. Professional Experience Nursing Service: 10 years experience as staff & Public Health Nurse. Nursing Education: 11 years experience in teaching Diploma, under Graduate

and post Graduate programs. Administrative: 8 years as Public Health Nurse. Program coordinator for 1st to 3rd year Diploma Nursing Students, JPKM

School of Nursing, Vellore Program coordinator in charge for B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing,

M.Sc nursing courses, SRMC & RI [DU]. Program coordinator in charge in Community Health Nursing for B.Sc, Post

Basic B.Sc for Trained Nurses and M.Sc Programmes SRMC & RI [DU]. 2+8 Batches as program coordinator in-charge in sub clinical specialty

Maternal and Child Health Nursing and Community Mental Health Nursing respectively for M.Sc (N) programme SRMC & RI [DU].

10 batches as coordinator M.Sc Nursing Clinical Specialty – Community Health Nursing programme.

HOD of the department for 4 years Worked only in post graduate college as Faculty & Principal since 2001

5. Research Work- Independent (22 completed as on date)

Effectiveness of Yoga on depression in menopause rural women, Ph.D. thesis (2003- 2008)

Assessment of Knowledge & Practice of women on home remedies for management & prevention of body pain among adults at Arakampakkam village, Chennai [Master’s Dissertation], TN Dr. M.G.R University. (2001)

i. Assessment of subjective well being of elderly in selected rural areas of Chennai, SRMC&RI [DU]. (2001)

ii. Prevalence of Nutritional Anemia among adolescent girls at Mugaliwakkam Village, Kanchipuram District. SRMC&RI [DU] (2002)

iii. Descriptive study on aspects of domestic violence among women at selected urban health posts of Chennai, SRMC&RI [DU]. (2004)

iv. Study to assess the aspects of issues bothering teenage girls at selected schools near Chennai, SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai – 116. (2004)

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v. Study to assess the prevalence of obesity among the adults in Mugaliwakkam village, Kanchipuram District. SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai. (2005)

vi. Study to assess the depression among women in post menopause in Mugaliwakkam village, Kanchipuram District. (2006)

vii. Study to assess the knowledge on HIV and AIDS among men residing at Thidir Nagar, Chennai. (2006)

viii. Study to assess the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and psychological distress among Tsunami women victims, Chennai. (2006)

ix. Study to assess the level of dysthmia among women residing at rural area near Chennai. (2006)

x. Study to assess the psychological well being between nursing and non nursing faculty members working at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.(2007)

xi. Comparative study on knowledge of yoga among cross cultural nursing students at selected Universities in India and in USA.(2008)

xii. Knowledge on breast feeding practices among nurses working in selected hospital at Chennai. (2008)

xiii. Effectiveness of yoga on depression among women at selected rural areas near Chennai.(2009)

xiv. Effectiveness of shavasana on depression at selected rural areas near Chennai.(2009)

xv. Social support system among menopausal women at selected rural areas near Chennai.(2009)

xvi. Assess the practice of home remedies for management and prevention of Myalgia among women at rural area near Chennai (2009).

xvii. Lived in experiences on – Image of Nurses among staff Nurses at Saveetha Medical College Hospitals, near Chennai (2009)

xviii. IEC strategy in knowledge on protein energy malnutrition among mothers of under five children, South India- Health economics: fulcrum of holistic Nursing Practice – Saveetha College of Nursing,Saveetha University, Thandalam(2010)

xix. Perception of Nursing Students on Community Clinical Experience – Conference on Health Professionals Education, Saveetha University, Thandalam,( August 2010)

xx. Assess the prevalence of hypertension among women in a village near Chennai, International Nursing Conference on Evidence Based Nursing Research , Saveetha College of Nursing ,Saveetha University ,Chennai 77(December 2010)

Guiding for U.G., Post Basic Nursing, P.G. & Ph.D research work both in the working University and other colleges.

Guided for more than 80 M.Sc (N) dissertations

Life Membership in Professional Bodies3

Trained Nurses Association of India, New Delhi Nursing Research Society of India, New Delhi Society of Midwives India, Hyderabad Sigma Theta Tau, USA Indian Society for Psychiatric Nurses Association Indian Solidarity council, New Delhi Indian Institute of Management & Education, New Delhi

6. Examiner ship [Paper Setter, Examiner- for UG & PG programmes Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. SRM University, Katankulathur, Chennai. SVIMS, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh. Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry. Vinayaga Missions Research Institute, University, Salem, TamilNadu. Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka. Chettinad University, Chennai Saveetha University, Chennai

7. Academic Awards Life time achievement award by Saveetha University November 2011

Maximum Paper Presentations University Cash prize award at Saveetha University, Chennai 77, November 2010

“JEWEL OF INDIA AWARD” and a “CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE” for the outstanding achievements and Remarkable Role in the field of education on 20th September 2010 – recommended by Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi.

NATIONAL MAHILA RATHNA GOLD MEDAL AWARD, International Institute Of Education & Management on 20th September 2010, New Delhi.

Best research paper award for International Nurses Conference at Omayal Achi

College of Nursing, January 11th 2010.

Sigma Theta Tau – Eta Pi Research award by USA received for the year 2008 for the best thesis abstract (cash prize of $ 500 & certificate).

Unnamalai Achi Proficiency Prize 2000

8. List of Paper/Podium Presentations (total 75 as on date) Invited as Resource (58 as on date)

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1999:1. CNEP on Computers in Nursing, Govt. Pentland Hospital, Vellore (March 1999) 2002:2. “Contributions of social Institutions in the Healthcare delivery system –

strengthening family practices dilutes risk factors” – 18th Biennial conference of TNAI Tamil Nadu State Branch, SRMC&RI [DU], Chennai (August, 2002).

3. “Disaster Management and contingency planning” TNAI workshop on Management technique, CSI Rainy Multi Specialty Hospital, Chennai (September 2002).

2003:4. Gender perspectives – Women’s Health, CNE Programme SRMC & RI [DU],

Chennai (March 2003).5. “Reproductive health – our concern” CNE Programme, Department of community

health nursing, SRMC & RI [DU] Chennai (October 2003). 2004:6. Rehabilitation of low birth weight children, All India Rehabilitation Nursing

Conference, SRMC & RI [DU] Chennai (January 2004).7. Effective Teaching Strategies workshop on Coordinating the clinical training,

Workshop by Indian Society of Health Administrators (ISHA), at SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai – 116. (September 2004).

2005:8. Conceptual framework, National Nursing Research Conference, SRMC & RI [DU],

Porur, Chennai – 116. (January 2005).9. Exercise and physical activity in treatment of diabetes mellitus Simple Yoga

techniques –A Demonstration. Continuing Nursing Education, Department of Community health nursing, SRMC & RI [DU] Porur, Chennai – 116 (March 2005).

2006:10. “Sexual Violence” – Violence a community health nursing perspectives Continuing

Nursing Education, Department of Community Health Nursing, CON, SRMC & RI (DU), Porur, Chennai – 116. (March 2006).

11. Perspectives of Yoga – Demonstration on simple yoga techniques. NSS camp, Apollo College of Nursing, Ayanambakkam, Chennai. (March 2006).

12. “Sexual Violence” – Violence a community health nursing perspectives Continuing Nursing Education, Department of Community Health Nursing, CON, SRMC & RI (DU), Porur, Chennai – 116. (March 2006).

13. Demonstration and presentation on yoga for health – simple yoga techniques, third Faculty Development Programme, Education Unit for Health Sciences, SRMC & RI (DU), Porur, Chennai - 116. (September 2006).

14. Patient record maintenance continuing nursing education programme Government of India, Ministry of Defense, Ordinance Factory Institute of Learning, Avadi, Chennai – 54. (September 2006).

2007:15. Perspectives of Yoga – Demonstration on pranayama and meditation. NSS camp,

Apollo College of Nursing, Ayanambakkam, Chennai. (January 2007).

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16. Yoga – Perspectives in Nursing Education, International Nursing Education Conference, Mother Theresa Institute of Health Sciences, Gorimedu, Puducherry. (February 2007).

17. Yoga & Nutrition Indian Dietetic Association – Chennai Chapter, Child’s Trusts Hospital, Nungambakkam, Chennai (February 2007).

18. Study on effectiveness of yoga in women with depression – University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007).

19. Tsunami and its after math in India -University of Wisconsin,Oshkosh.USA (April 2007)

20. Tsunami lessons learnt in Tamilnadu – Student Nurses Association University of Wisconsin,Oshkosh,USA (April 2007)

21. Yoga Demonstration at Grad Class - University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007).

22. National Rural Health Mission at Ethnics Class - University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007).

23. Preceptorship in Nursing Service, Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai- 116, CNE Programme for Nurses (September 2007).

24. Yogic Nutrition – Continuing Nutrition Education Programme- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai-116. (November 2007).

25. Demonstration and presentation on yoga for health – simple yoga techniques, Fourth Faculty Development Programme, Education Unit for Health Sciences, SRMC & RI (DU), Porur, Chennai - 116. (November 2007).

2008:26. Professionalism in Nursing, JCAHO credits for nursing staffs at Sri Ramachandra

Hospital, Porur, Chennai – 116 (February 2008). 27. National Rural Health Mission in Safe Motherhood on International safe

Motherhood day, Workshop, Billroth College of Nursing, Maduravoyal, Chennai. (April 2008).

28. Strengthening Health Systems- Protecting Health from climate change on World health Day, Resource person, SRM College of Nursing, Kattankulathur, Chennai. (April 2008).

29. Qualitative Research in Primary Health Care, CNE by Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing,Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai 116.(June 2008).

2009:30. Nursing Process in Community Health Nursing, Regional Workshop,JSS

Mahavidyapeeth College of Nursing,Mysore,South India.(January 2009)31. Microsoft Power point presentations – Innovative A.V.Aids,Regional

Workshop,Dhanvantri College of Nursing,Erode,Tamilnadu.(January 2009)32. Computer Assisted Teaching and learning Methods in Nursing Education, State

level Workshop,KMCH College of Nursing,Kovai,Tamilnadu.(February 2009)33. School Health Programme in India, Fourth International Nursing Conference,

Institute of Nursing, Ministry of Health, Kuwait.(March 2009)

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34. Quality Assurance in Community Health Nursing, Regional workshop, Mother Teresa Institute of Health Sciences,Pondicherry,South India.(April 2009)

35. Bio medical waste management in primary health care settings, Society of Midwives,Tamilnadu chapter conference,Indira College of Nursing,Thiruvallur,South India.(April 2009)

36. Delivering Quality, Serving communities, nurses leading innovations, Nurses day programme, Saveetha College of Nursing, Saveetha University, Chennai.(May 2009)

37. Critiquing Nursing Research studies, Concord of nursing research and biostatistics, National workshop, Saveetha College of Nursing,Saveetha University, Chennai (August 2009)

38. Bio medical waste management, Asia Pacific Conference , International conference ,SOMI India , Hyderabad , (November 2009)

2010:39. Integrating nursing theories in research- Betty Newman & Johnson’s behavioral

system theory Regional workshop,Dr.Symaala Reddy College of Nursing, Bangalore (February 2010)

40. Trends and issues in nursing research – National workshop on nursing research,Padmashree College of Nursing, Bangalore (March 2010)

41. Newer Approaches in Community Health Nursing Research – National workshop on Innovations in Nursing research, Kasturiba Gandhi College of Nursing, Balaji Vidyapeeth University,Puducherry (April 2010)

42. Interview techniques application in research – a community approach, Research Methodology University workshop, Saveetha University, Chennai 77(September 2010)

43. Quantitative research design –National Level Nursing Research Workshop, Arupadai Veedu College Of Nursing, Vinayaga Missions Deemed University Pondicherry (October 2010)

44. Disaster Information systems challenging new frontiers Regional Level Disaster Nursing workshop Mohd.Sadhak A.J.College of Nursing,Chennai (December 2010)

45. Writing scientific research article – National Nursing Research conference, SRM College of Nursing,Chennai (December 2010)

2011:46. Application of theory based conceptual models in clinical nursing research- aware alert action on T.I.P (Theory into Practice) state conference at Padmashree College of Nursing, Bangalore – 72 (January 2011)47.Creative Teaching Methods- State conference on Standards and Pathways for Professional Excellence in Nursing Education, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry (February 2011)48. Simulation Spotters, State Level workshop on Animated Spotters at Annai J.K.K. College of Nursing, Komarapalayam, Erode District. (February 2011)49. Human resource in health care, National conference on Confluences of Nursing administration in practice, Navodaya College of Nursing, Raichur.(March 2011)

50.Ethics in nursing research, Regional workshop on Echoes of Nursing research, Sri Narayani College of Nursing, Vellore.(April 2011)

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51.Approaches in community Research, Comprehensive Research Methodology and Biostatistics course I MDS, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai.(May 2011)

52. Qualitative Research studies and data collection and analysis procedures in Qualitative studies Comprehensive Research Methodology and Biostatistics course I MDS, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai. (May 2011) 53.Theory application in nursing Research on Johnson and Leninger theory, National Workshop in Nursing Research, South East Asian college of nursing Bangalore,( August 2011)54. Contemporary evaluation methods in Nursing Education: National Workshop in Nursing Education, Indhira College of Nursing, Thiruvallur, (September 2011)2012:55. Nurses role in patients Discharge, rehabilitation and home care: National conference on Effective Nursing Management Issues and Challenges, Global Hospitals and Health City (February 2012)56. Community Health Nursing- INDIAN PERSPECTIVES: First SOCHNI National conference on Transforming community health Nursing – Bridging gaps of Hope, JSS College of Nursing Mysore (March 2012)57. Qualitative Research in Nursing Practice: State Level Workshop on Flume of Research and Management – Mercy College Of Nursing, Valakom, Kottarakara, Kerala (March 2012)58. Lydia Halls & Martha Rogers Theory application in Nursing Research and Nursing Practice: State Level Conference on Nursing Theories in research and Practice – TMM College of Nursing, Kaviyoor, Tiruvalla, Kerala (April 2012)

Registered for podium presentations (17 AS ON DATE)

1. “Prevalence of Nutritional Anemia among Adolescent Girls at Mugaliwakkam area, Kanchipuram Dist” – National Conference of Society of midwives, Chennai. (July, 2002)

2. “Healthcare Professionals dialoguing globally & culturally – Assessment of Knowledge & practice of women on home remedies for management & prevention of body pain among adults at Arakampakkam village near Chennai, International Nursing Conference, SRMC & RI [DU], Chennai (January 2003).

3. Study to assess the aspects of issues bothering teenage girls at selected schools near Chennai, National Nursing Research Congress. SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai – 116. (January 2005).

4. Study to assess the subjective well being of elderly at Mugaliwakkam Village, Kanchipuram District. National Nursing Research Congress, SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai – 116 (January 2005).

5. Study to assess the prevalence of obesity among the adults in Mugaliwakkam village, Kanchipuram District. Continuing Nursing Education, Department of

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Community Health Nursing CON, SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai - 116 (March 2005).

6. Study to assess the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Psychological disorder among women tsunami victims at Thidir Nagar near Chennai, International Nurses Conference, SRMC & RI [DU}, Chennai – 116 (January 2006).

7. Study to assess the level of dysthmia among women residing at rural area near Chennai, International Nurses Conference, SRMC & RI [DU],Chennai - 116 (January 2006).

8. Psychological well being between nursing and non nursing faculty members working at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai – 116, International Nurses Conference, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 116. (January 2007).

9. Comparative study on knowledge of yoga among cross cultural nursing students at selected Universities of USA and India, International Nurses Conference, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 116.(January 2008).

10. Study in knowledge on breast feeding practices among nurses in selected Hospital at Chennai, National Conference, Society of Midwives India, Kolkata. (October 2008).

11. Study to assess the effectiveness of yoga on depression among post menopausal women residing in rural areas of Tamilnadu,India,5th

International nurses conference,Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing,Sri Ramachandra University,Porur,Chennai.(January 2009)

12. Effectiveness of shavasana on depression, Asia Pacific Conference , International conference ,SOMI India , Hyderabad , (November 2009)13. Study to assess the practice of home remedies for management and

prevention of Myalgia among women, Capacity Building in complementary and Alternative therapy, International Workshop, Apollo College of Nursing, Chennai (December 2009)

14. Lived in experiences on – Image of Nurse among Staff Nurses , International Nurses Conference , Omayal Achi College of Nursing , Chennai (January 2010)

15. IEC strategy in knowledge on protein energy malnutrition among mothers of under five children, South India- Health economics: fulcrum of Holistic Nursing Practice, Continuing Nursing Education Saveetha College of Nursing, Saveetha University, Chennai 77(June 2010). 16. Perception of Nursing Students on Community Clinical Experience National Level Conference on Health Professionals Education, Saveetha University, Chennai 77 (August 2010) 17.Assess the prevalence of hypertension among women in a village near Chennai International Nursing Conference on Evidence Based Nursing Research , Saveetha College of Nursing,Saveetha University, Chennai 77(December 2010)

9. LIST OF INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS outside India (6)

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i. Study on effectiveness of yoga in women with depression – University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007).ii. Tsunami and its after math in India -University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.USA (April 2007)Iii.Tsunami lessons learnt in Tamilnadu – Student Nurses Association University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007)iv. Yoga Demonstration at Grad Class - University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007).v. National Rural Health Mission at Ethnics Class - University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (April 2007). vi. School Health Programme in India, Fourth International Nursing Conference, Institute of Nursing, Ministry of Health, Kuwait.(March 2009)

10. List of Publications (35 as on date)1. Prevalence of nutritional anemia among adolescent girls at Mugaliwakkam area,

Kanchipuram District, Society of Midwives conference. (2002) Souvenir.2. Strengthening family practices dilutes risk factors 18th Biennial conference of

TNAI, Tamil Nadu state branch. (2002) Souvenir.3. Assessment of knowledge & practice of women on home remedies for

management & prevention of body pain among adults at Arakampakkam village near Chennai – International Health Care Professional Conference. (2003) Souvenir.

4. Rehabilitation of low birth weight children – All India Rehabilitation Nursing Conference. (2004) Souvenir.

5. Socialization process enhances the outsider insider passage – 19th biennial conference of TNAI, Tamil Nadu branch. (2004) Souvenir.

6. Descriptive study on aspects of domestic violence among women at selected urban health posts of Chennai- Indian Society of Psychiatric Nurses Conference. (2004) Souvenir.

7. Conceptual Framework, National Nursing Research Congress, SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai. (2005) Souvenir.

8. A Study to assess the issues bothering teenage girls at selected schools near Chennai. National Nursing Research Congress. SRMC &RI [DU], Porur, Chennai. (2005) Souvenir.

9. A study to assess the subjective well being of elderly at Mugaliwakkam Village, Kanchipuram District. National Nursing Research Congress, SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai. (2005) Souvenir.

10. ‘Middle Years’ – Boon or Bane for Women in Menopause – Nightingale Nursing Times, Vol.1 Issue 6, (2005)

11. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Psychological distress among women tsunami victims, International Nurses Conference, SRMC & RI [DU], Chennai (2006) Souvenir.

12. Assessment of dysthmia among women residing at rural area near Chennai, International Nurses Conference, SRMC & RI [DU],Chennai (2006) Souvenir.

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13. Yoga in Nursing Perspectives – Nightingale Nursing Times Vol 2 Issue 3, June (2006).

14. “Sexual Violence” – Violence a community health nursing perspectives Continuing Nursing Education, Department of Community Health Nursing, CON, SRMC & RI (DU), Porur, Chennai – 116. (March 2006).

15. Yoga in tune with infinite – Third Faculty Development Programme, Education Unit for Health Sciences, – Souvenir SRMC & RI (DU), Porur, Chennai - 116. (2006) Souvenir.

16. Patient record maintenance continuing nursing education programme Government of India, Ministry of Defense, Ordinance Factory Institute of Learning, Avadi, Chennai – 54. (2006) Souvenir.

17. Comparative study on psychological well being between nursing and non nursing faculty members working at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, International Nurses Conference, Sri Ramachandra University,( 2007) Souvenir.

18. Yoga – Perspectives in Nursing Education, Mother Theresa Institute of Health Sciences, Gorimedu, Pondicherry, International Nursing Education Conference, (2007) Souvenir.

19. Yogic Nutrition, Continuing Nutrition Education Programmes Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 116, (2007) Souvenir.

20. Yoga in tune with infinite – Fourth Faculty Development Programme, Education Unit for Health Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 116. (2007) Souvenir.

21. Preceptorship in Nursing Service, Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai- 116, CNE Programme for Nurses (2007). Souvenir.

22. Comparative study on knowledge of yoga among cross cultural nursing students at selected Universities in USA and India, International Nurses Conference, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 116, (2008) Souvenir.

23. Life is Movement – International Experience, CONtact News Letter, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, USA (2008) College Newsletter.

24. Knowledge on breast feeding practices among nurses, National Conference, Society of Midwives India, Kolkata, (2008) Souvenir.

25. Effectiveness of yoga on depression among post menopausal women residing in rural areas of Tamilnadu, India, 5th International nurses conference, Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai. (2009) Souvenir

26. School Health Programme in India, International Nursing Conference, Institute of Nursing, Ministry of Health, Kuwait (2009) Souvenir.

27. Biomedical waste management in primary health care settings, Tamilnadu chapter, Society of Midwives India National conference, Indira College of Nursing, Thiruvallur, South India. (2009) Souvenir.

28. Nurses day theme – A photo finish display, Pondicherry Journal of Nursing, Vol 2,Issue 1,June - Aug2009

29. SUSY in menopause – Nightingale Nursing Times, Vol 5,Issue 6,September 200930. Effectiveness of shavasana on depression, Society of Midwives India National

conference, SOMI, Hyderabad, South India (2009) Souvenir.

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31.Newer Approaches in Community Health Nursing Research – National workshop on Innovations in Nursing research, Kasturiba Gandhi College of Nursing, Balaji Vidyapeeth University,Puducherry (2010) Souvenir32. Writing scientific research article – National Nursing Research conference, SRM College of Nursing, Chennai (December 2010) Souvenir33. Assess the prevalence of hypertension among women in a village near Chennai International Nursing Conference on Evidence Based Nursing Research , Saveetha College of Nursing,Saveetha University, Chennai 77 (December 2010) Souvenir34. IEC strategy in knowledge on protein energy malnutrition among energy

malnutrition among mothers of under five children in a south Indian village, International Journal Of Nursing Education, volume 3, number -1, January – June 2011, P.No 49& 5035. Community Health Nursing- INDIAN PERSPECTIVES: First SOCHNI National conference on Transforming community health Nursing – Bridging gaps of Hope, JSS College of Nursing, Mysore (March 2012) Souvenir

11. Research classes dealt for students other than nursingi. Interdisciplinary research classes for medical and para medical students (Jan

2008 – May 2009,SRMC,Chennai)ii. Research Methodology workshop for MDS students (May 2011,Saveetha

University, Chennai )

12. Research Expert Member for the Following

1. Doctoral committee – i. SVIMS University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh ii. Saveetha University, Chennai

iii SRM University, Kattankulathur,Chennai

2. Guide for 5 Ph.D scholars at Saveetha University, Chennai Co- Guide 3 in SVIMS University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh

3. Thesis Advisory Committee i. SVIMS University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh ii. Saveetha University, Chennai iii. SRM University, Kattankulathur,Kanchipuram-

4. Institutional Scientific Review Board Member – medical, para medical UG & PG Students at Saveetha

University, Chennai

5. Institutional Ethical committee - medical, para medical UG & PG Students at Saveetha University, Chennai

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6. Research Advisory Committee – Chairperson for the nursing college, Saveetha University, Chennai

13. Ongoing research work

Interdisciplinary Research with engineering department on

Effectiveness of KIOSKs Based MADRAS strategies on control and management of hypertension in selected rural area (proposal submitted for approval at Saveetha University)

Independent Research work: currently working on

Postnatal care practices in urban mothers Impact of noise on emotions and wellbeing of household women Qualitative study on dependence to mobile phones among adolescent

children Domestic violence in rural / urban women a comparative study

14. Other Awards 2000 General Proficiency for Best Student in M.Sc (N), Omayal Achi College of

Nursing, Avadi, Chennai.

2004 First Prize in Essay Writing and presentation for Environmental week celebrations.Theme: - “Wanted Seas & Oceans, Dead or Alive!”At SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai.

2004 Third Prize in Cookery contest, Department of Clinical Nutrition, SRMC & RI [DU], Porur, Chennai.

2008 Sigma Theta Tau – Eta Pi Research award received for the year 2008 for the Thesis abstract (cash prize of $ 500 & certificate) USA in 2009.

2010 Best research abstract for Qualitative research on Lived in experiences on – Image of Nurse among Staff Nurses , International Qualitative Research for Nurses Conference, held at Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai, in Association with University of Saskatchewan, Canada (January 2010)

15. Special Skills Yoga. Had held many conferences and programmes as Master of ceremony.

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Extempore speech. Editor and review committee member for conference souvenir. Organizer in-charge for Journal club at CON, Sri Ramachandra University,

Chennai - 116. Speech on “Healthy Diet”, during World Health Day and Simple Techniques of

yoga in “Nala Vazhvu Programme”, in Podhigai Satellite Television Channel (2007).

Invited as guest speaker for “Today’s special guest” at Jaya Television channel in the morning “Kalai Malar” chat show (2008).

Guest Speaker for “Hello Doctor” at Jaya Plus Television channel a live interactive session with audience (2008).

Organizer for Health awareness programmes and health camps at rural and urban villages.

University Library Committee Member at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Community specialized person, active participation at all community level

activities till date. Board of studies member, Academic council, Senate member, Human ethics

committee, University Library committee member, NAAC steering committee member, University Research Advisory member in couple of Universities and Ph.D guide in couple of Universities

16. Organizing Chairperson for

International Nursing conferences National nursing conference State level Nursing conferences Continuing Nursing Education National Level Workshops State Level Workshops Seminars Guest Lectures Mass Health camps & community survey World Health Calendar Events : safe motherhood day, world health day, world AIDS

day,TB day,etc.,

17. Domains of Focus Nursing education: study; develop tools and techniques, research to address the needs of the University, faculty members, students and patients in curriculum planning and implementation

Health care: propose solutions in terms of nursing administration for quality care to the patients and improve the hospital standards. Propose solutions for air borne infections, drug adverse reactions, pharmaco vigilance in health care

Net work: Liaise between inter departments of the University to develop tools and techniques there by improve patient care and student outcome in education.

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18. FUTURE DIRECTIONS Publish nursing books in various subjects (in process) Initiate and implement studies in Drug adverse reactions, Pharmaco vigilance Hospital airborne infections Universal precaution practice among non medical hospital workers Bio medical waste management Experiences on LCD application in class room learning among nursing

students

19. CORE Subjects interested in ResearchCommunityEducationManagementPsychology

20. BOOK PUBLICATIONS

In association with TamilNadu Nurses & Midwives Council, Chennai has written 3 chapters for 2 Books

Community Health Nursing – Submitted

Communication & Education Technology – Submitted

MOU Signed for

Jaypee Publishers: Perspectives In Community Health Nursing (In Process)

Wolter Kluwer Publishers: Community Health Nursing (In Process)

Pearson Education:Nursing Research (In Process)

Book reviewer for Trained Nurses Association of India, New Delhi

Editorial Board Member For Asian Journal Of Nursing Research –

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Dr.Sharadha Ramesh

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