Programs

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a variety of academic programs in the Health Sciences. Curricula are community-oriented and multidisciplinary, to equip graduates with the professional literacy, competencies, teamwork, and skills needed to meet challenges in the dynamic work environment of today's health sector.

Undergraduate degree programs lead to a Bachelor of Science degree within a minimum of a three-year framework. Graduat​e degree programs lead to a Master of Science degree or a Master of Public Health degree.

MS in Nursing

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a two-year graduate program leading to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Nursing. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is offered in English at the Dekwaneh Campus (Beirut).

The Program prepares advanced and qualified professionals to work in specialized fields within Nursing. It includes two specializations: Neonatal and Child Care; and Adult Care.

THE DEGREES WE OFFER

GRADUATE PROGRAM MISSION
The MSN program at the Faculty of Health Sciences prepares advanced qualified nurses to respond to the increasing health care challenges and socio-demographic changes at the national, regional, and international levels. The Program prepares graduates who are critical thinkers, assertive leaders, effective communicators rigorous researchers, and determined advocates to respond to the emerging health care priorities.

GRADUATE PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aim of the MSN Program
The MSN program in its two tracks, Adult Care and Neonatal and Child Care, prepares students to become expert professionals in caring for clients of all age groups and socio-cultural, spiritual, political, and economic background. Students are equipped with the necessary assistance to develop evidence-based knowledge and clinical skills to provide specialized care focusing on their role as leaders, caregivers, educators, and advocate. The program promotes student personal and professional growth to meet the emergent healthcare needs and priorities, fostering excellence and innovation.

Program objectives

• - Initiate students to synthesize scientific knowledge, appraise the existing evidence, and participate in scientific inquiry and scholarly activities, as a foundation for advanced nursing education and practice.
• - Develop students’ ability to design and apply principles of safety and quality through standardized processes and structures, and quality measurement and improvement using the best available evidence to improve individual performance, system effectiveness in care delivery, and clients’ outcomes.
• - Prepare students to apply organizational and systems leadership strategies fostering critical decision-making, effective communication, team work, interdisciplinarity, and innovation.
• - Empower students to participate in activities consistent with self-development and professional growth.
• - Develop students’ communication skills and therapeutic relationship to enhance the quality of care provided at individual and community levels.
• - Sensitize students to use informatics and healthcare technologies to support continuous education, research, and practice.
• - Prepare compassionate, legally, and ethically responsive nurses who protect clients’ dignity and advocate for their rights to receive culturally sensitive, cost-effective, and quality care.

GRADUATE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Analyze the scientific knowledge from scholarly activities, nursing sciences and other disciplines as they relate to evidence-based and advanced nursing practice.
2. Promote the culture of quality and safety by developing and applying advanced methods, tools, and standards of care to ensure quality client’s outcomes.
3. Assume leadership role guided by reflective thinking to introduce changes and foster collaboration, improve access to high quality and cost effective health care.
4. Demonstrate self-driven learning through engagement in scientific activities and research.
5. Use health information and technology to provide advanced care and support data-driven decision-making.
6. Use verbal and written communication as well as advanced technology-based communication tools and processes to assist client’s needs and promote nursing practice.
7. Show understanding, responsibility, and accountability to value-based decision-making and related ethical and legal outcomes.

"Effective December 20, 2022, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 20, 2024."

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp