faculty-achivements

The Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT-Deemed to be University, proudly reports the participation of its faculty members as Resource Persons in a two-day Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) program organized by the TNAI Odisha State Branch under the theme “Holistic Nursing Care for 21st Century Healthcare.” The program aimed to enhance participants’ competencies in delivering comprehensive patient care by integrating the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of nursing practice. It served as an academic platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and promotion of evidence-based and patient-centred care. Faculty Participation Dr. Soumya Sonalika, Associate Professor, KINS Delivered expert sessions [...]

Dr. Soumya Sonalika, Associate Professor, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, had the privilege of serving as a resource speaker at the 1st International Conference – 2026, organized by the Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI), Odisha State Branch, Dr. Anasuya Pattanayak, President inaugurated the ceremony in collaboration with the College of Nursing, Berhampur and Kasturba College of Nursing, Ganjam, held on 31st January 2026 at the Auditorium, College of Nursing, Berhampur in hybrid mode. The conference was conducted under the theme “Unite, Prevent, Protect, Prevail: Together Towards Safer Healthcare,” focusing on strengthening patient [...]

Sri Sri College of Nursing and Faculty of Health and Wellness part of Sri Sri University (SSU) organized HORIZON-25,a Global Summiton Holistic Optimisation Rallying Initiatives and Zenith of Nurturing Healthcare and SDG Attainment.The three-days international scientific conference from 22nd to 24th December 2025 was dedicated to the interdisciplinary health care system and Sustainable Development Goals, with a special focus on health, safety, and sustainable ways of living. HORIZON-25 had over 450 registrations, with participants joining from various countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Sweden, England, from more than 10 different states of India and 15 diverse international as well as national academic [...]

Prof Asokan R, HOD of Medical Surgical Nursing and Incharge of R&D at KINS, was invited as a distinguished speaker for the faculty development programme organized by the GITAM Institute of Nursing, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam. This evert was held on 30th July 2025 and attended by various nursing specialist.  He delivered an insightful session on the topic “Professional Development and Accountability” highlighting the evolving roles of nursing faculty in the academic and clinical domains. The session focused on the importance of continuous professional growth, ethical responsibilities, and maintaining accountability in nursing practice. Real world examples and current [...]

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, has once again demonstrated its enduring commitment to excellence and leadership development. A faculty member from its distinguished Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) was recently named among the Top 10 Women Achievers in Puducherry 2025, reinforcing KIIT’s legacy as a leading center for higher education in India. The Indian Yoga Association, Puducherry Chapter, the Society of Midwives India (SOMI) Puducherry Chapter, and the Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Puducherry, organized the award ceremony, held on March 27, 2025. The award was presented by the Hon’ble [...]

3rd International Virtual Conference on “Partnership And Collaborative Work In Managing Addictive Behavioural Disorders And Substance Use Disorders‘’ organized by LGBRIMH Tezpur, Assam, in Collaboration With Arizona Indian Nurses Association, Arizona, USA and ABD & SUD-CARE Group, India on November 7th - 8th 2024. The Executive Chairperson Conference were :  MS.Lakshmi Nair (AZINA-USA) & Dr. Sandhya Gupta , Health Consultant, Former Principal AIIMS New Delhi and 20 speakers globally were connected. In the Conference session, TRACK A & TRACK B Debate competiton was held on 7th of November, 2024 for all the nursing students from all over India & Abroad, [...]

Prof. Asokan R from Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences served as a resource person and presented the title "Role of Nursing Autonomy and Essentiality of Nursing Empowerment in the Field of HPB Surgery" in the Pre-Conference CME on Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Nursing held at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar on February 23, 2024, was a significant event in advancing nursing practices in the field and shed light on crucial aspects. He highlighted the complexity of patient care, emphasized the pivotal role of nursing autonomy, and underscored the essentiality of nursing empowerment for professional development. Challenges in HPB nursing practices were addressed, along with strategies [...]