Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri

Dr. Pudasainee-Kapri is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Rutgers University-Camden. Her fields of research interest include Health and Developmental Outcomes in Children and Adolescent, Pediatric Asthma, Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities, and Global Health Policy. The primary goal of Dr. Pudasainee-Kapri’s research is to explore the role of social determinants of health and early parenting processes in long-term outcomes among Pediatric population. Her research articles are published in the peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Early Child Development and Care and Journal of Child and Family Studies. Her current research focuses on the role of early parenting and social factors in long-term developmental trajectories of children born low birth weight and/pre-term birth. Her research also explores the association between evidence-based asthma management in primary care and long-term clinical outcomes and quality of life among children with asthma.

She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Along with her interdisciplinary educational and research qualifications, she has more than 12 years of RN clinical experience in pediatric departments of different hospitals. She also holds a specialty certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse. Her clinical experience also extends in other areas, including postpartum unit, neonatal intensive care unit, medical/surgical department, and rural public health settings.

She has been recognized through the receipt of numerous fellowships, scholarships, and awards for her dedication to family centered care, and excellence in teaching and research. Some of them include Johnson & Johnson-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship, Human Development and Family Science Doctorate Award for Research Excellence, Syracuse University Graduate Fellowship, and Outstanding Newbie Award.