Welcome ceremony of 1st yr M.Sc(N),B.sc(N) and GNM students was celebrated at Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences in KIMS Auditorium, KIIT on 15th December- 2017. At 11am the formal meeting was Inaugurated by lighting the lamp by respected dignitaries. There was a welcome song performed by 2nd year students, followed by welcome address by Prof. (Mrs.) Amrita Lenka, Principal(CON), KINS. She delivered a motivational speech to the students regarding the better carrier in Nursing at KIIT followed by Mr. P.Parida, Management representative, KIMS addressed the gathering and welcome the newly joined students. Col. Mrs Susama Sahu, Nursing superintendent, PBMH, KIMS welcome the fresher’s students and shared her views regarding importance of nursing profession and providing quality care to the patients. Prof Sasmita Samanta, Registrar,KIIT addressed the gathering by igniting the motivation regarding current trends of Nursing profession, its expanded and extended roles. Prof.Hrushikesh Mohanty, Vice Chancellor, KIIT addressed the gathering. Chief guest Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT and KISS highlighted in his speech about Nursing Skills and congratulate and welcome all the newly joined students. Prof(Ms.) Pramoda Kumari Nayak, Principal(SON) KINS offered a cordial vote of thanks to the gathering.