Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent of KIIT-DU, successfully organised a five-day orientation programme from September 26 to 30, for newly-enrolled students of M.Sc and B.Sc Nursing, to introduce them to the Nursing course, familiarize them to the campus environment, the amenities and infrastructure created by the visionary Founder of KIIT-KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta.
Prof. (Dr.) Niyati Das Principal, KINS welcomed the newly-admitted students of the 2023 Batch. In her speech she motivated all students to pursue their dreams and use the enormous facilities provided on the campus. Dr. Anasuya Pattnaik, HoD, Community Health Nursing, KINS spoke about the rules and regulations of the institute and advised the students to abide by them. She also highlighted the achievements and accomplishments of the Founder Dr. Samanta.
The students took a campus tour of KIIT-DU and also visited all the departments of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), KIMS Super Specialty Hospital and KIMS Cancer Centre. They were introduced to their respective mentors followed by a formal introduction of the students, Faculties and non-teaching staff.
During the orientation programme KINS assessed the learning levels of the students and organised special sessions for debate, quiz, essay writing etc to identify the fast and slow learners.
Associate Professor Nibedita Mohanty explained M.Sc Nursing curriculum and Assistant Professor Devasmita Sahoo and Tutour Smruti Rekha Sahoo discussed B.Sc Nursing curriculum and activities concerned.