Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent of KIIT Deemed-to-be-University (KIIT-DU) organized an International Conference on 27th July on the theme “Embedding Innovative Nursing Education For Sustainable Development’’on hybrid format in KIMS auditorium. The aim behind this, to promote utilization of present innovative technology in Nursing pedagogy & persuade nursing professionals towards collaborative & experiential learning.
The Inaugural session was graced by Prof.(Dr.) Sudha A. Raddi, Principal, KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences as Chief Guest, Prof.(Dr.)Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar, KIIT DU, Prof.(Brig) Ambika Prasad Mohanty, Dean & Principal, KIMS.
The Convener of the conference Prof.(Dr.)Niyati Das, Principal, KINS, delivered the welcome address while the Co-organising secretary, Ms. Rojalin Dash, Assistant Professor, KINS presented the conference report. Release of a souvenir was done by the esteemed dignitaries.
Dr.Sunita Panda, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland gave a talk on “Innovative Nursing educational strategies for a greener future” and the presentation was moderated by Dr.Ritanjali Sahoo, Principal, Ashwini College of Nursing, Cuttack. This session was followed by Prof.(Dr.)Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Director MFIILIPE & Professor MCON, MAHE Manipal, Karnataka, India elaborately discussed on “Integration of Nursing education, practice & research” and it was moderated by Dr. Yogesh kumar, Professor, T.M. College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad(U.P.)
In the afternoon session, Dr. Mary Ann Washington, Prof.(Adjunct) Division of Epidemiology & population health, St. John’s Research Institute, St. John National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore highlighted on “Emerging Evaluation approach in Nursing education”.This was moderated by Prof..Ratheesh Kumar R, Principal, Vivekanand College of Nursing, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. Then Dr.Smitha Madhavan, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing, Lincoln University College, Malaysia gave a talk on “AI in Nursing education”. This was moderated by Prof.Dr.Aldrin Vas, Principal, Tejasvini Nursing Institute, Mangaluru.
Featuring four plenary speakers representing renowned academic institutions worldwide, the conference hosted parallel sessions where nearly 27 researchers expounded upon their research findings which were evaluated by Prof.(Dr.) Malarvizi S., HOD, Asst. Registrar, College of Nursing,, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, Asst.Prof.N. Siva, Dept. of Child Health Nursing, SUM Nursing College, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, Dr.M.V Smitha, Reader/Associate Professor, College of Nursing, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Dr. Rajalaxmi Mishra, Principal, College of Nursing, Berhampur, Ganjam, Dr. Bhuneshwari Dash, Associate Professor, Govt. College of Nursing, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh and Abhilekha Biswal, Dean, PG College of Nursing, Bhillai, Chhatisgarh.
The conference witnessed the participation of over 526 Nursing professionals physically as well as virtually including MSc Nursing students, Phd scholars and Nursing faculties from various corners of world like Ireland, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal and India from Faridkot, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Greater Noida, Bhopal, Manipal, Rajasthan, Udaipur, Odisha, etc.
The conference came to a successful end with the valedictory session. Certificates were distributed to paper presenters and all participants in the event by our dignitaries.A few participants conveyed their valuable feedback and extended their heartfelt gratitude towards KINS for giving a platform for scholarly discourse, drawing participants from various parts of world.The conference Organizer Asso.Prof.(Mrs) Reena Singh, Mental Health Nursing Department with Co-Organizer Asst. Prof.(Ms)Rojalin Dash, O& G nursing department both expressed their sincere appreciation to the distinguished audience for their gracious attendance and engagement during the proceedings. A vote of thanks was proposed by Co-Convener Prof. Kalyani Rath, Vice-Principal, KINS especially she acknowledged the students’ and staffs priceless efforts and active participation in the event.
