Principal's Desk

Dr. Pratibha Arun Chandekar
Professor & Principal

Professor Dr. PRATIBHA ARUN CHANDEKAR

B.Sc.(N), M.Sc.(N), DHA, PGDEM, Ph.D. (Faculty of Nursing)

Work Experience

Total **38.10 Years** of rich experience in various academic and clinical nursing positions from Staff Nurse to the present position of Professor cum Principal.

Patents & Copyrights

3

Copyrights

1 + 1 Process

Patents

Professional Activities

  • Active Resource Person, Chairperson and Organizer of various workshops, conferences at regional, state, National and International levels.
  • RRC Member at SNDT Women’s University (Mumbai) and D.Y. Patil University (Pune).
  • BOS Member at MGM University (Navi Mumbai), Member of Faculty of Nursing at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Pune).

Professional Organizations

Life Member of:

TNAI SOMI AAMRHI CMAI SOCHNI NRSI ANEI

Publications & Research

  • 32 Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Bagged 1st Prize as Paper Presenter (Oral) at the International Conference on "Transformation in Health Science" (3rd March 2023).
  • Bagged 2nd Position in the State-level writing Research Proposal conducted by TNAI in collaboration with Seva Mandal Education Society College of Nursing, Mumbai (2025).
  • Funded State Govt. Project (Principal Investigator): "Evaluation of community based monitoring of health services under NRHM - a State level study in 5 Districts in Maharashtra" (2012-13).

Books & Chapters

  1. Dyslexia: To be a Hand to Fly in the World of Word (2023), B P International Publication. ISBN-13 (Print): 978-81-967723-9-0, (eBook): 978-81-967723-5-2.
  2. Nursing Research, RK Publications. ISBN: 978-81-947392-3-4 (2024). Editor and author of Chapters.
  3. Nursing Management and Leadership, AKINKI Publications. ISBN: 978-93-7150-137-8 (2026).
  4. Menopausal Empowerment Strategies: An Educational Tool Kit for Health-promoting Lifestyle Modifications among Post-menopausal Women, Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 9, Publisher: BP International.
  5. Book Chapter: "Levine’s Theory" published in book Advance Nursing Practice (Volume-2). ISBN: 978-81-968391-5-4 (2023).
  6. Pollution and Control Chapter: Community Health Nursing Vol.1, AKINKI Publications.

Awards, Recognitions & Achievements

Exemplary Service Award

Recognized in Community Health Nursing by CMC Vellore (2008).

Best Employee Award

Awarded by KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2001) on its Foundation Day.

Life Time Achievement Award

Conferred by Nurses of India (August 2022).

Best Nursing Faculty Award

EDUVED Foundation of Academics & Research on International Nurses Day (2023).

Best Faculty Award

Awarded by Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation on its Foundation Day (30th Sept 2023).

TNAI Felicitation

Felicitation for dedicated service by TNAI State Branch on Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Mumbai.

Best Teacher Award

Awarded by Nursing Horizon at D.Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai.

Global Exposure & Other Key Activities

  • Was **Technical Consultant** in the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Project at PIMS, Loni (2006-2010).
  • Served as **Dean Allied Health**, Academic Council Member, BOS Chairperson Nursing, and BOM Member at PIMS (DU), Loni.
  • **Developed Resource Materials:** First Aid pocket booklet, Female Health Volunteer training module, Nutritional Health leaflets, ISM leaflets, five Pediatric Nursing modules, and Patient Assistant course materials.
  • Conducted training programmes for Female Health Volunteers, Dais, Health Center Nurses, and First Aid training for Drivers and School Teachers.
  • **International Academic Visits:** Dubai University, Sharjah University, Ajman University (UAE); Skovde University and Linkoping (Sweden); Vietnam; Bethel University, Crown College of Nursing, and Emory University (USA).