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Dr. (Mrs.) Prathiba Sivakumar

RNM, M.Sc., Ph.D. in Nursing

Dr. Prathiba Sivakumar brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in nursing education, clinical practice, and academic leadership. A Ph.D. holder in Nursing with specialization in Medical Surgical Nursing, she currently serves as Principal of Tirumala College of Nursing, Nizamabad, Telangana, guiding both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs. Her career reflects a rare combination of clinical expertise, research leadership, and academic mentorship — the foundation on which our college builds its reputation for quality nursing education.

Key Highlights

Ph.D. in Nursing — The TN Dr. MGR Medical University–affiliated research institution; recognized Ph.D. Guide since 2021.

20+ years of progressive experience — from Staff Nurse to Professor, Vice-Principal, and Principal.

14+ indexed publications in national and international journals (PubMed, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus).

Author of 2 published books — "Short Q&A in Nursing Foundation" and "Short Q&A in Medical Surgical Nursing" (Jaypee Brothers).

Resource person & speaker at 15+ national conferences and workshops.

Outstanding Teacher Award nominee — Research India Foundation, 2021–2022.

Editorial advisory board member — Journal of Caring Science, Iran.

Extensive experience as external examiner and paper evaluator across leading universities including Sri Ramachandra University, The TN Dr. MGR Medical University and KNR University.

Under her leadership, the institution continues to advance nursing education through innovation, evidence-based teaching, and a strong commitment to student and patient care excellence.