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 trends in nursing education were integrated into the presentation making it engaged and thought provoking for the participants. The speaker was formally facilitated and honoured by the organizing institution in recognition of this valuable contribution to the academic event. This FDP served as a platform for knowledge exchange and professional enrichment for the nursing faculty.