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KINS MSc Nursing 2nd year Child Health Nursing students participated in NEOCON 2025 on 21st September 2025 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. This 12th Annual Conference of the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) Odisha State Branch was organized in collaboration with UNICEF, NHM Odisha and the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha. The event followed a pre-conference workshop on Critical child health nursing care on 20th September held at seminar hall, Block E, KIMS. Throughout the conference, emphasis was placed on low-cost interventions, early respiratory management, antibiotic stewardship, RSV prophylaxis, neuroprotection in preterm infants and optimal nutrition for very-low-birth-weight babies. [...]

On 12 August 2025, the NSS wings of Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT-DU, organized a flash mob from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at KIIT Campus-3, OAT-2, under the theme “YaARIYouthAgainstRagging.” The event was executed by the student NSS coordinators and volunteers from the B.Sc and GNM Nursing programs of KINS, under the guidance of NSS Program Officer Ms. Jayshree Pradhan (Tutor, KINS) and Co-Program Officer Mr. Debasis Pradhan (Tutor, KINS). The flash mob featured three dance performances and one song performance: Dance performances group Shakti Group Ripper Dance Energy Booster Song Performance group :- Mardaani The event utilized [...]

“Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” with this theme for the year 2025, Child Health Nursing department of KINS celebrated World Breast Feeding Week 2025 from 1st August to 7th August 2025. This was attended by GNM 2nd year, B.Sc Nursing 6th semester, MSc Nursing 1st year and 2nd year including KINS faculties. On 1st august, a workshop was conducted on  “Facility based Newborn Care (FBNBC) and Essential Newborn Care (ENBC)” at KIMS auditorium from 2 pm onwards. The celebration started with lamp lighting, a magnificent classical welcome dance and a keynote address by Prof.(Dr.) Niyati Das, Principal, KINS. For [...]

In pursuit of academic excellence and professional development, the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing of KINS, KIIT-DU organized a Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) session on the theme “Emergency Management of Patients and Emergency Drugs” on 4th August 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital (PBMH), Bhubaneswar. This CNE was planned and implemented by the MSc Nursing students (First and Second Year) of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Department. The primary objective of the CNE was to enhance the clinical acumen, critical thinking, and emergency response competencies of the nursing professionals working in acute care settings. The session was [...]

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 [...]

On 28 June 2025, the Department of Mental Health Nursing at Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, organized the “International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking” at the KIDS Auditorium.  The GNM 2nd-year students role-played a scenario in the lobby area of KIMS during the first session to raise awareness among the public.  The second session then began with Dr. V. Sivasankari, HOD of the department, unfolding the theme: “Evidence is clear: Invest in prevention — Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime”, which aimed to raise global awareness and strengthen international cooperation in combating the multifaceted challenges of drug abuse and illegal [...]

A seminar on Empowered Nursing: Driving Excellence Through Self-Reflection, Collaboration & Accountability was organized by Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT-DU, BBSR-24 on 12th June, 2025 from 02.00pm. to 5.00 pm in KIMS auditorium aims to enhance nursing practice by fostering self-awareness, promoting effective teamwork, and instilling a strong sense of professional responsibility. The session commenced with the anchoring by Mrs Soumyashree Bose, Tutor, Dept of Mental Health Nursing , who warmly welcomed the esteemed speakers and participants, setting a collaborative tone for the seminar. The 1st speaker of the event Mr. Chandan Pradhan, Asso.Prof, DEPT OF Medical Surgical Nursing [...]

The Nurses Day celebration was held on 12th May 2025 in the KIIT Auditorium with great enthusiasm and heartfelt appreciation for the nursing profession. This year’s theme, “Our Nurses, Our Future – Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies,” highlights the essential role nurses play in both healthcare and economic development. It calls for investment in nursing education, fair wages, safe working conditions, and leadership opportunities. The event was organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and to recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses to the healthcare system and society at large. This day serves [...]

The Safe Motherhood Day 2025 was observed on April 11, 2025, under the theme “Equity in Maternal Healthcare: Leaving No Mother Behind”. This significant event was organized by the Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing Department of the Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), aimed at raising awareness about the critical need for equitable maternal healthcare. The event engaged students from all batches, promoting community participation and emphasizing the importance of maternal health in society. Maternal health is a critical public health issue, and Safe Motherhood Day serves as a reminder of the challenges women face globally. The theme for Safe Motherhood [...]

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 [...]