Appointed as nursing officer in Govt.of Puducherry in1987.completed Pb Bsc., at MMC Chennai and MSC at OCN under Dr.MGR Medical University.Did PhD at VM.Salam.edited many national and international journals.published more than 35 articles.Member in 10 professional organisations. Recipient of many awards including best nursing teacher award, excellence in nursing research award, education excellence award etc. Handling classes for UG, PG,&PhD Nursing. Total 37 years of experience both clinical and teaching including research.