Author: chandan giri

Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), in collaboration with the KINS NSS Unit, observed Anti-Ragging Week 2026 from 12^th to 18^th August 2026 on the theme “Say No to Ragging, Yes To Humanity.” Its primary objective was to create awareness among students about the harmful effects of ragging and promoting a safe, harmonious, and ragging-free academic environment.

A series of awareness and outreach activities were organized involving students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers. The programme emphasized the importance of mutual respect, dignity, safety, empathy, and responsible student behavior.

The entire programme was conducted under the guidance and leadership of Principal Prof. Niyati Das, with the support of Prof. Kalyani Rath, Vice Principal and HOD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing; and the concerned faculty member Ms. Jayashree Pradhan, Assistant Professor, KINS, who also served as the Programme Officer of the KINS NSS Unit and played an active role in coordinating the Anti-Ragging Week activities.

As part of the Anti-Ragging Week celebration, an Anti-Ragging Awareness Session was conducted on 12^th August 2026 at KINS. The session was conducted by Dr. Soumya Sonalika, Professor, IQACCO Coordinator KINS, KIIT-DU, for the students of GNM 1^st Year and B.Sc. Nursing 2^nd Semester.

Dr. Soumya Sonalika sensitized the students regarding the meaning and consequences of ragging, its physical and psychological impact, the importance of maintaining a respectful learning environment, and the responsibility of every student in preventing ragging. The students were also encouraged to speak up against any form of harassment, intimidation, or ragging and to seek appropriate institutional support whenever required. The session was interactive and informative; enabling students to understand that ragging is not a form of entertainment or tradition but a serious violation of the dignity, safety, and rights of fellow students.

An Anti-Ragging Programme was organized on 18^th August 2026 with the active participation of students from: GNM 1^st Year, GNM 2^nd Year, B.Sc. Nursing 4^th Semester, B.Sc. Nursing 6^thSemester, KINS NSS Unit volunteers. The Rally commenced in front of the KINS College Building and proceeded towards Campus-5 and Magnet Square. Students carried awareness banners and placards displaying messages against ragging and actively raised slogans promoting a safe and supportive campus environment. The rally aimed to extend the anti-ragging message beyond the college premises and create awareness among the wider community. The participation of students and NSS volunteers reflected their commitment towards maintaining a ragging-free, safe, and inclusive educational environment.

As another major activity of Anti-Ragging Week, a Role Play and Flash Mob were organized on 18^th August 2026 at Campus-03, OAT-1. The programme was performed by KINS students and NSS volunteers to communicate the harmful consequences of ragging through an engaging and creative medium. Through role play and flash mob performances, the participants highlighted situations related to ragging, its emotional and psychological consequences, and the importance of standing against such practices.

The 20^th batch of “Comprehensive Pain & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop” (CPMU) was successfully conducted by Dr. Rajendra Sahoo, Consultant Pain Medicine at KIMS Super-specialty Hospital. This 1-week long flagship event is a regular and very popular practical training course on application of ultrasound in diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of chronic musculoskeletal pain and neuromuscular problems conducted by the Department of Pain Medicine at KIMS.

The 20^th edition of CPMU was attended by practicing Pain Physicians from Chennai and Moradabad, UP. The week-long program involved clinical examination of patients in the OPD, ultrasound scanning, and learning protocolized musculoskeletal ultrasound of all joints and nerve pathology. On top of that, the participants also got to observe many interventional pain management procedures that were performed under ultrasound guidance in our procedure room. 

The training program was highly interactive with lectures and doubt-clearing sessions. All the participants were extremely satisfied with the content, design and quality of learning they got over the whole week. They were very thankful to Founder Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, KIMS Hospital Management and support staff for this course and highly recommended this course to their colleagues.

This unique course has witnessed participants from various specialties like Pain Medicine, Radiology, Rheumatology, Neurology and Orthopaedic surgeons from across India and abroad including Australia,

Prof. Asokan R., Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) was honoured to serve as a resource person in the National conference on “Integrating the power of AI in Nursing”, organized by Tagore College of Nursing, Tagore Medical College & Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, on 07^th August 2026. The conference brought together nursing faculty, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and technology experts to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in nursing and healthcare.

Prof. Asokan R. delivered a resource session on “Advancing AI initiatives in Nursing Academics.” The session focused on the emerging role of AI in strengthening nursing education, academic processes, research, and faculty and student preparedness. The discussion highlighted the need for responsible and purposeful integration of AI tools into nursing curricula and academic practices. Emphasis was also placed on developing AI literacy, critical thinking, digital competencies, and the ability to use AI while maintaining professional accountability.

The conference also featured a Panel discussion on “AI in Nursing: Balancing opportunities with ethical challenges,” which provided an important platform for me to deliberate on the opportunities and ethical considerations associated with AI adoption in nursing. The panel discussion encouraged meaningful reflection on issues such as responsible use of AI, ethical decision-making, data privacy, professional accountability, and maintaining the human element in nursing care and education.

Overall, the conference provided an enriching academic platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging experiences, and exploring innovative approaches to integrating AI into nursing education, clinical practice, and research. Participation as a resource person provided an opportunity to contribute to the academic discourse on AI in nursing and to interact with nursing educators and professionals working towards technology-enabled and future-ready nursing education.

The Department of Nephrology at KIMS organized the 3^rd Annual Nephrology Conference ‘KNC 3.0’, bringing together leading experts, faculty members, researchers and students from across the country to deliberate on the latest advancements in kidney care.

The conference was centred on the theme “Advances in Nephrology & Kidney Care”, highlighting emerging innovations and evolving practices in the field.

In his introductory address, Organising Secretary Prof. (Dr.) Nikunj Kishore Rout emphasised that nephrology is undergoing a transformative phase, moving beyond traditional dialysis and transplantation towards precision medicine and technology-driven care.

He highlighted advancements such as genomics, artificial intelligence, novel immune-therapies, next-generation dialysis technologies and new classes of drugs including SGLT2 inhibitors, non-steroidal MRAs and HIF inhibitors, which are redefining treatment approaches.

The scientific programme of KNC 3.0 featured a wide range of sessions covering glomerular diseases such as IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis, nephrogenetics in PRAKI, innovations in chronic kidney disease management, transplant immunology and emerging therapies. The conference included expert lectures, case-based discussions, interactive academic sessions and a hands-on POCUS workshop, providing a comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange.

Renowned experts from premier institutions across India participated as speakers and chairpersons, sharing insights on cutting-edge research and clinical practices. Topics such as new paradigms in CKD management, anaemia treatment using HIF-PH inhibitors, advances in renal transplantation and strategies for managing complex dialysis cases were extensively discussed during the sessions.

The inaugural session was attended by Advisor to the Founder Dr. R. N. Samanta, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) C. B. K. Mohanty, Dean & Principal Prof. (Dr.) R. C. Das, along with eminent speakers, delegates and students.

Senior Professor, Department of Nephrology, Dr. Aswini Prasad Patnaik, and Dr. Scienthia Sanjeevani actively participated in the conference, contributing to the academic deliberations.

KNC 3.0 served as a platform for postgraduate students and DM residents to engage with leading nephrologists, enhancing their clinical understanding and research exposure.

An In-Service Education Programme on “Handover Technique” was organized by the M.Sc. Nursing 1^st Year students of the Department of Child Health Nursing on 18^th July 2026. The aim of the programme was to enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing personnel regarding effective, accurate, and structured handover techniques to promote clear communication, continuity of care, reduction of communication errors, and patient safety.

The programme commenced with Prof. (Dr.) Niyati Das, Principal, KINS & HOD, Dept of Child Health Nursing addressing the gathering and unveiled the topic of the programme, highlighting the importance of effective handover in ensuring quality patient care, after which the educational session commenced. A pre-test was conducted to assess the participants’ existing knowledge regarding handover techniques.

The first part of the educational session was presented by Ms. Beauty Patra, who covered the meaning and importance of handover, principles of effective handover, and essential components of handover. The second part, focusing on structured handover techniques, was presented by Ms. Ashansita Mukherjee, who explained the SOAP, SBAR, and ISBAR techniques in detail along with their respective steps and checklists.

The SOAP technique included Subjective information, Objective clinical and measurable findings, Assessment of the patient’s current condition, and Plan for ongoing care and further management. The SBAR technique included Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation, while the ISBAR technique emphasized Identification, Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation to ensure complete and standardized communication during patient handover.

The last part of the educational session was presented by Ms. Sneha Mudi, who discussed the steps in pediatric handover, common barriers to effective handover, the role and responsibilities of nurses, the advantages of effective handover, and the consequences of poor handover on patient safety and continuity of care.

To enhance practical understanding, a role play based on the SOAP method was performed by Ms. Sourami Banerjee, Ms. Priti Rakshit & Ms. Shilpa Suman Nayak  to demonstrate its application in a real clinical scenario. A post-test was conducted at the end of the session to assess the knowledge gained by the participants.

The programme was attended by around 50 Nursing Officers, Ward In-charges, and Supervisors from the Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, and Hematology wards. The programme concluded with a thankful note delivered by Mrs. Sasmita Rout, Associate Professor, KINS, who expressed her appreciation to the Principal, faculty members, participants, and students for their support and active participation.

The entire programme was organized under the valuable guidance and motivation of respected faculties of the Child health nursing department of KINS and special thanks to Dr. Seba Ranjan Biswal-HOD, Department of Pediatrics, PBMH, KIMS for his valuable support.

Overall, the programme was informative, interactive, and beneficial in strengthening the participants’ knowledge and practical understanding of structured handover techniques and their application in ensuring safe, effective, and continuous patient care.

The programme concluded successfully, reinforcing the significance of standardized handover practices and encouraging nursing personnel to incorporate structured communication techniques into their daily clinical practice for better patient outcomes.

The Department of Paediatrics, KIMS, in association with IAP Khurda, successfully organized the IAP Basic Life Support (BLS) Course for 30 enthusiastic participants. The vital workshop was inaugurated by Dean, Prof. R.C. Das, who strongly emphasized the critical need to propagate emergency CPR knowledge to save lives. Medical Superintendent Prof. Manas Ranjan Behera and HOD Prof. Sebaranjan Biswal warmly welcomed the attendees, inspiring them to absorb the maximum possible knowledge and skills from the learned faculties.

The event was spearheaded by Course Director Prof. Nirmal Mohakud, whose leadership and unwavering dedication were instrumental in flawlessly executing this highly impactful training program. The Department of Paediatrics, KIMS extends heartfelt thanks to Course Coordinator Prof. Reshmi Mishra, dedicated faculty members Prof. Mukesh Jain, Prof. Mrutyunjay Dash, Prof. BandyaSahoo, and Associate Prof. Rojalin Rout for their stellar guidance and hands-on demonstrations.

The Department also expresses its gratitude to Founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta , for providing excellent infrastructure and supportive ambiance to seamlessly conduct this crucial life-saving workshop across the KIIT Group of Institutions.