Published on 18/09/202518/09/2025 by Innovation Technologist 61 / 100 Powered by Rank Math SEO SEO Score Dr. Sukhpal Kaur | Medical Surgical Nursing | Best Researcher Award Principal at NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh | India Dr. Sukhpal Kaur is a distinguished nursing academic and healthcare leader with more than three decades of teaching, research, and clinical experience. She currently serves as the Principal of the National Institute of Nursing Education at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. Specializing in Medical-Surgical Nursing, she has significantly contributed to the advancement of nursing education, practice, and research in India. Her academic journey spans a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree in nursing, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in statistics and specialized training in palliative care. She also completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship awarded by the Nursing Research Society of India, further strengthening her research expertise. Over her long career, she has guided numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, supervised several funded research projects, and authored more than thirty patient education books. She has published nearly three hundred research articles in national and international journals and contributed around seventy chapters in textbooks. As an author and editor, she has also published a wide range of influential nursing textbooks with leading publishers, focusing on clinical care, research, statistics, elderly care, oncology, and women’s health. Her professional contributions extend beyond academia, holding leadership roles such as President of the Trained Nurses Association of India (UT branch) and editorial positions including Chief Editor of the International Journal of Clinical Nursing Research. She has been an examiner, reviewer, and invited speaker at national and international forums, reflecting her recognition as a leading voice in nursing science. Her research has particularly advanced understanding in geriatric care, oncology, palliative care, chronic illnesses, and women’s health. With a strong track record of awards, honors, and recognition for innovative research and teaching, she continues to inspire the nursing community. Her scholarly impact is demonstrated by 358 citations from 351 documents, 48 publications, and an h-index of 9, underscoring her lasting contribution to the field of nursing education and research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications Kashyap, N., Krishnan, N., Kaur, S., & Ghai, S. (2019). Risk factors of cervical cancer: A case-control study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 6(3), 308–314. Dudeja, P., Singh, A., Sahni, N., Kaur, S., & Goel, S. (2017). Effectiveness of an intervention package on knowledge, attitude, and practices of food handlers in a tertiary care hospital of north India: A before and after comparison study. Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 73(1), 49–53. Kaur, J., Kaur, S., & Bhardwaj, N. (2012). Effect of ‘foot massage and reflexology’ on physiological parameters of critically ill patients. Nursing & Midwifery Research Journal, 8(3), 223–233. Kumar, R., Kaur, S., & Reddemma, K. (2015). Burden and coping strategies in caregivers of stroke survivors. Journal of Neurology & Neuroscience, 6(5), 1–5. Saini, R., Kaur, S., & Das, K. (2011). Assessment of stress and burnout among intensive care nurses at a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour, 16(1), 43–48. Sukhpal Kaur | Medical Surgical Nursing | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur is a distinguished nursing academic and healthcare leader with more than three decades of teaching, research, and clinical experience. She currently serves as the Principal of the National Institute of Nursing Education at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. Specializing in Medical-Surgical Nursing, she has significantly contributed to the advancement of nursing education, practice, and research in India. Her academic journey spans a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree in nursing, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in statistics and specialized training in palliative care. She also completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship awarded by the Nursing Research Society of India, further strengthening her research expertise. Over her long career, she has guided numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, supervised several funded research projects, and authored more than thirty patient education books. She has published nearly three hundred research articles in national and international journals and contributed around seventy chapters in textbooks. As an author and editor, she has also published a wide range of influential nursing textbooks with leading publishers, focusing on clinical care, research, statistics, elderly care, oncology, and women’s health. Her professional contributions extend beyond academia, holding leadership roles such as President of the Trained Nurses Association of India (UT branch) and editorial positions including Chief Editor of the International Journal of Clinical Nursing Research. She has been an examiner, reviewer, and invited speaker at national and international forums, reflecting her recognition as a leading voice in nursing science. Her research has particularly advanced understanding in geriatric care, oncology, palliative care, chronic illnesses, and women’s health. With a strong track record of awards, honors, and recognition for innovative research and teaching, she continues to inspire the nursing community. Her scholarly impact is demonstrated by 358 citations from 351 documents, 48 publications, and an h-index of 9, underscoring her lasting contribution to the field of nursing education and research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications Kashyap, N., Krishnan, N., Kaur, S., & Ghai, S. (2019). Risk factors of cervical cancer: A case-control study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 6(3), 308–314. Dudeja, P., Singh, A., Sahni, N., Kaur, S., & Goel, S. (2017). Effectiveness of an intervention package on knowledge, attitude, and practices of food handlers in a tertiary care hospital of north India: A before and after comparison study. Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 73(1), 49–53. Kaur, J., Kaur, S., & Bhardwaj, N. (2012). Effect of ‘foot massage and reflexology’ on physiological parameters of critically ill patients. Nursing & Midwifery Research Journal, 8(3), 223–233. Kumar, R., Kaur, S., & Reddemma, K. (2015). Burden and coping strategies in caregivers of stroke survivors. Journal of Neurology & Neuroscience, 6(5), 1–5. Saini, R., Kaur, S., & Das, K. (2011). Assessment of stress and burnout among intensive care nurses at a tertiary care hospital. Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour, 16(1), 43–48.