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“Lets Break the Silence & end the Stigma around Menstruation” World Menstrual Hygiene day is celebrated every year on 28 th May that serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by women & girls in managing their periods. The Department of Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent under KIIT-DU, observed World Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 th May 2023 at KIDS auditorium with the theme "Together for a #Period Friendly World." The focus of this program was to normalise menstruation and menstrual health management. The programme was inaugurated by dignitaries with lamp lighting [...]

Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) organized a special talk on “Strategy for Enhancement of Research Publication” on 16 th May 2024 to provide faculty members, with actionable insights and strategies to increase the quantity and quality of their research publications. Dr. Suresh Chandra Satapathy, Professor, School of Computer Engineering, KIIT deemed to be University delivered the talk. On behalf of the KINS fraternity, Dr. Niyati Das, extended warm greetings to Dr. Suresh Chandra Satapathy and shed light on the significance of publication. Effective writing was emphasized as a critical skill for successful publication. Dr. Suresh Chandra Satapathy highlighted introduction, [...]

Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent under KIIT-Deemed-to-be- University observed National Nurses Week from 7 th May to 11 th May 2024. Being a nurse is the beacon of light in someone's darkness. With the aim to encourage the student nurses for entering into the profession to reach out their hands to light, to pull others hands into the light, lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony was organized for both B.Sc nursing and GNM (2023 admitted batches) students on dt.10.05.2024. Lamp lighting ceremony is an auspicious day for every nurse's life, with reference to Miss Florence Nightingale. "The [...]

KINS observed World Thalassemia Day on 8th march 20024 with theme "Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress:Equitable and Accessible Thalassemia Treatment for all" . Aim of the program was to bring awareness among People.Program was inaugurated in the presence of Prof(Dr.)Niyati das, Principal, KINS,KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar.Dr.Palash Dash, Asso. Prof. KIMS, PBMH and Dr. Biswajit Bhuyan Asst. Prof. KIMS, PBMHS. Welcome address was proposed by Prof.(Dr.)Niyati Das,Princial, KINS, KIIT DU and Prof.Mr.Ashokan R ,HOD, Dept of Medical Surgical nursing ,R&D cell Unfolded the theme . Dr. Biswajit Bhuyan shared regarding overview of Thalassemia and explained different types of Thalassemia , clinical features and [...]

"The Greatest Privilege of a Human Life Is to Become a Midwife to the Awakening of the Soul in Another Person." International Midwives Day is celebrated every year on 5 th May to recognize and pay credit to the integral role that midwives play for ensuring high quality, compassionate and women-centric care. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences KINS), a constituent under KIIT-DU, observed International Midwives Day on 4 th May 2024 at Demo Classroom O&G Building, Block- E, KIMS, PBMH with the theme of "Midwives: A Vital Climate Solution. The focus of this [...]

Pregnancy and childbirth are the most precious momentum a mother experiences during her lifetime, though it is a period of intense vulnerability. During this time mother needs care, attention, and affection from the family as well as from their midwives while going for antenatal examination. Globally about 830 women die every day because of pregnancy and childbirth-related complications. Ensuring that women are not only satisfied with their care but have a positive birth experience can be the catalyst to ensuring they survive and thrive. Respectful Maternity Care encompasses the protection from physical and verbal abuse, disrespect, mistreatment, and inequitable care. [...]

On a pathway to foster creativity  by involving students in project-based learning Child health Nursing model exhibitions was organized by the Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences. It aimed to simplify concepts by utilizing hands-on displays, visuals, and interactive activities of students. BSc Nursing 3 rd year students participated in the Child Health Nursing model exhibition conducted by KINS on 3 rd November 2023. All students were divided into nine groups and each group was assigned a specific topic of child health nursing i.e. Play Material for Infancy & Toddler,Play Material for Preschooler & School age,Age [...]

Suicide is a public health emergency affecting families and communities drastically . More than 7 lakh people commit suicide every year . It is the 4 th leading cause of death among 15-29 yrs old individuals but, can occur at any age starting from school going .A plethora of factors like rejection , failure , unemployment , abuse , isolation , violence , discrimination and disease have been found to be responsible. Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and firearms are the most common methods used for suicide globally. However, Suicides are preventable . The first WHO world suicide report published in [...]

National Alcohol Awareness Day is observed in India on 27 th April every year to raise awareness about the consequences of alcohol abuse and promote responsible drinking. Department of Mental Health Nursing, KINS, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha celebrated National Alcohol Awareness Day on 27 th April 2024, KIDS auditorium with the theme on “Impact of Alcohol Misuse on Health and Society”. The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the sacred lamp, symbolizing enlightenment and wisdom. Following this, Dr. Sivasankari Varadharasu, Associate Professor cum HOD, Department of Mental Health Nursing, KINS, KIIT University, extended warm greetings and provided an insightful [...]

The journey of motherhood is a special one and it comes with both joy and responsibility. The Department of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent under KIIT-DU, observed National Safe Motherhood Day on 10 th April at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) auditorium on the theme “Play Your Part: Together For Respectful Maternity Care’’ Safe Motherhood Day is observed every year on April 11 with the purpose to raise awareness in the society about the importance of proper maternal healthcare services services for mothers during antenatal, intranatal & postnatal period. A pregnant woman [...]