Krishna Institute Of Nursing Sciences

Academic Leadership & Experience With over 30 years in nursing education and academic leadership, Dr. Mohite has pioneered programs such as the Ph.D. in Nursing and M.Sc. Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care. She has published 117 research articles, including 40 Scopus-indexed papers (Scopus h-index: 6, Google Scholar h-index: 13, 865 citations). Dr. Mohite has authored key textbooks in Medical-Surgical Nursing and contributed significantly to regional health literature. Global Representation- represented Indian nursing at prestigious platforms such as the BRICS Nursing Forum, ICM Asia-Pacific Conference in Vietnam, and the UNESCO Bioethics Workshop. She is an active member of the Executive Council Doctoral Research Committee for Datta Meghe University of Health Sciences (Wardha, Maharashtra) and KLE University (Belagavi, Karnataka). Dr. Mohite is an advocate of lifelong learning, drawing inspiration from spiritual travel, blending personal reflection with academic pursuits. She is also an E-poster presenter at the World Hypertension Congress 2025, organized by the World Hypertension League and The Indian Society of Hypertension (InSH), She has completed the ICN Leadership for Change (LFC) Programme (2021–2022) and the ICN LFC Training of Trainers Programme (TOT) in New Delhi, India. Additionally, she was awarded a scholarship of Š1995 by the Equity Impact Scholarship funded by CommonSpirit Health for a certificate in Nurse Leadership (2022) through a partnership with Duke University Corporate Education. Dr. Mohite has signed a MoU with Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Canada, for joint research in clinical blood pressure measurement. She will also be a speaker at the Student Nurses’ Voices from Southeast Asia Webinar and was invited to the First National Stakeholder Meeting on Emergency & Trauma Nurse Practitioner Program at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care (WHO CCET), AIIMS, New Delhi. Leadership & Memberships- Dr. Mohite holds several prestigious leadership positions, including House of Delegates Member of TNAI, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Assessor, and Ad-hoc Inspector for the Indian Nursing Council. She serves as a Ph.D. guide, examiner, and is a member of academic boards at prominent institutions, including Pravara Institute, MGM University, KLE University, Datta Meghe Institute, and D.Y. Patil College. Global Engagement & MoUs-Dr. Mohite has established MoUs with institutions in Canada, Germany, the UK, and Ethiopia and led Merck Foundation nursing collaborations in Africa. She is a graduate of Duke University’s Nurse Leadership Program and holds UNESCO Bioethics Training certification. Recognitions & Achievements- Dr. Mohite’s achievements have been widely recognized with several awards, including the Karmasiddhi Puraskar (2025), Best Nursing Teacher Award (2023), and Exceptional Women of Excellence from the Women Economic Forum (2018). She has received the Nation Building Awards (2014 & 2018) and played a key role in launching India’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Critical Care (2024). Breast Cancer Screening for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Initiative Under the visionary guidance of Hon’ble Dr. Suresh Bhosale, Chancellor of Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, the pioneering Breast Cancer Screening for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Initiative. Dr. (Mrs.) Vaishali Rajsinh Mohite has actively contributed to breast cancer screening efforts in rural communities. Through mobile diagnostic camps utilizing innovative technologies such as iBE (Intelligent Breast Examination) and Thermolytix, this initiative has successfully raised awareness and screened more than 24,005 women. The program has played a crucial role in the early detection of breast cancer and facilitated timely referrals for treatment, significantly improving health outcomes in underserved areas. Institutional Impact @ KINS-Under Dr. Mohite’s leadership, KINS has successfully launched doctoral and NPCC programs, a value-based nursing curriculum, specialized UG/PG streams, and has fostered strong national academic collaborations, making significant strides in nursing education. Dr. Mohite remains a passionate advocate for the development of nursing leadership, combining her academic and professional experiences with a commitment to global nursing progress and innovation.