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"Nursing is an art; and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painter's or sculptor's work." — Florence Nightingale The International Nurses Day celebration, held on May 12, 2025, at the KIIT Auditorium, was a vibrant tribute to the dedication, resilience, and expertise of the nursing community. Commemorating the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing, the event served as a powerful platform to honor those who stand at the frontlines of patient care. The theme for this year "Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses [...]

A seminar on Nursing Process was conducted at the Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University, on 20th and 21st April 2026 at LT-01, Campus-5, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The seminar aimed to enhance the knowledge and clinical skills of nursing students regarding the systematic approach to patient care. The program commenced with a lamp lighting ceremony followed by a welcome address delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Niyati Das, Principal of KINS. The sessions were conducted by experienced faculty members who elaborated on the five essential steps of the nursing process. Mrs. DurgeshNandiniLenkaintroduced the concept [...]

The Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony for the B.Sc. Nursing (205 students) and GNM (50 students) batches of 2025–26 were successfully conducted on 18th April 2026 at the KIMS Auditorium, Bhubaneswar. The Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences marked a significant milestone in the lives of budding nurses as they formally entered into the noble profession of nursing. The program commenced at 3:00 PM with the welcoming of dignitaries to the dais, followed by the ceremonial lamp lighting, symbolizing knowledge, compassion, and the beginning of a dedicated journey in healthcare. Prof. Dr. Niyati Das, Principal of KINS, delivered the welcome [...]

To commemorate World Health Day 2026, the Department of Community Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, under the guidance of Dr. Niyati Das, Professor and Principal, KINS, KIIT-DUorganized a two-days programme on 6th and 7th April 2026, in alignment with the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science.” The programme emphasized the importance of scientific evidence, innovation, and collaborative efforts in strengthening global and community health systems. The programme commenced on 6th April 2026 with collage competition among the students of KINS where students creatively depicted various public health issues, preventive strategies, [...]

World Obesity Day is observed annually on 4th March as a global call to action on the ongoing obesity crisis. It is spearheaded by the World Obesity Federation in collaboration with global partners including UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). The 2026 campaign theme — “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity” — highlights the global scale of the challenge and the shared responsibility of every individual, community, institution, and government to address it. Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) celebrated the day on 02nd& 03rd March 2026 with great enthusiasm and commitment. The Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN) [...]

The MSc Nursing 1st and 2nd year students of the MSN Department participated in the 2nd National Conference themed “Caring Beyond Boundaries: Innovations & Excellence in Adult Health Nursing”, held on 06 February 2026. The conference was organized by the GITAM Institute of Nursing, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The conference provided an excellent platform for students to gain exposure to recent innovations, evidence-based practices, and advancements in Adult Health Nursing through expert lectures, scientific sessions, and research presentations. Notably, Ms. Deyasinee Paul, MSc Nursing 2nd year student, secured the 3rd Prize in the Research poster presentation category. The poster presentation was [...]