Principal – Himalayan College of Nursing (HCN)
Prof. (Dr) Sanchita Pugazhendi, Professor cum Principal, Himalayan College of Nursing, is a doctorate in nursing from Manipal University, Karnataka. She holds a Master’s Degree in Community Health Nursing from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, under Dr MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu and B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing from Calcutta University, West Bengal. In her three decades of experience in nursing discipline, she has worked in various capacities including Professor & Dean in Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Bangalore. She is a life member of Society of Midwives, India, Trained Nurses Association of India & Indian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery.
In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Sanchita Pugazhendi has made significant contributions to nursing research and community health initiatives. She is an active researcher with numerous publications in national and international journals such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Her expertise has been acknowledged through various awards, including the Best Public Health Nurse Award by the Rotary Club of Manipal Hills and recognition for her research work, securing the Best Research Paper Award and other accolades.
Her guidance has shaped many Ph.D. scholars and postgraduate nursing students, and she frequently serves as a resource person and chairperson at national and international conferences and workshops.
Her impressive career is a testament to her dedication to advancing the nursing profession and improving community health outcomes.