Vasantha Gurusamy

Dr. Gurusamy's research interests include developing knowledge on holistic nursing, a patient-centered approach that incorporates complementary and alternative therapies into nursing practice. She is also interested in developing novel, efficient nursing education and practice strategies.

Dr. Gurusamy was Vice Principal and Principal at Minerva School of Nursing, Prathipadu, Andhra Pradesh, India. She has served as an Assistant Nursing Superintendent at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

Dr. Gurusamy has worked as a registered nurse and clinical educator in various settings, including Coronary Care Units, Intensive Care Units, the Emergency Room, Hemodialysis Units, and Medical-Surgical units.

Dr. Gurusamy teaches in clinical for second and third year traditional BSN students in the Trauma and Toxicology unit. She also assists in the skills lab in Foundations of Nursing Practice for accelerated BSN students.

She currently serves as a member of BSN Council in the School of Nursing.