CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL PROFILE
Name: NESRINE EZZAT MOHAMED ABDEL-KARIM
Birth date: JULY 8 /1960
Country of birth: ALEXANDRIA
Nationality: EGYPTIAN
Address: Marclino Residence EL-Hammra Beirut Lebanon
Telephone number: (00961) 01/300110ext:2355- CELLULAR NUMBER: 70759017
E-MAIL: [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Alexandria. PhD. Nursing Alexandria, Egypt
January 2002
 Ph.D Thesis: “Development of a Scale for Predicting Potentials for Pressure Sores in
Orthopaedic Patients.”
University of Alexandria. MSc. Nursing Alexandria, Egypt
June 1998
 Master’s Thesis: “Assessment of Nurses Knowledge and Practice in Giving Oral
Medication.”
University of Alexandria. BSc. Nursing Alexandria, Egypt
 Graduated with Honours.
June 1982
PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Full- time Assistant professor Faculty of health sciences Beirut Arab University
2008-present
 Lectures Undergraduate :
o Fundamentals of Nursing
o Health Assessment
o Medical Surgical I and III
o Communication Skills (Faculty elective)
o First Aids, Culture and health (University Requirement)
o Nursing fundamentals and professional ethics
 Lectures post graduate :
- Advanced Health Assessment
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- Safe environment and Infection control
- Women heath (Women Diploma )
In addition to clinical part to these courses.
Co-ordinated ,supervised the student activities(2008-2009).
Co-ordinated workshops on both diabetes day and Aids day.
Presented a topic on “Stress Management” to University staff
Presented a topic on “The essence of caring” to University staff
Presented a topic on “Health marketing: an approach to smoking cessation” to
University staff
Presented a topic on “All around frostbite” to University staff
A series of community workshops on first aid in different areas of Lebanon
as Tebnin and El Beka’a, and Basic nursing skills
Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing University of Alexandria, Egypt
Lecturer, Faculty of Applied Health sciences - Nursing department
Misr University for Science and Technology,6 October Egypt
Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing University of Elminia, Egypt
2002-present
2002-2005
2002-2003
Consultant, Higher Institute of Medical Research Alexandria, Egypt
Working as a consultant in preparation for a workshop on endoscopy
and GIT mobility
July 2002
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Participated & shared in several recent conferences including:
1- Attended “Pro-Toast meeting” on communication on 18 sep 2014
2- Attended HSON Research Conference and Chartering Ceremony: advancing
the nursing research agenda in Lebanon September 12 -13, 2014, AUB
3- Attended: Efficient research administration “ workshop on research database”
Dr Wassim
4- Coordinator for “Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training” which
provided a training for staff members, employees, security men,
administrators, and students of BAU, Debbya Site on 7-8/10/2013 In
collaboration with United Nation in collaboration with; Lebanese
government, Red Cross, and Lebanese Army
5- Conducted a workshop and training on “First Aid” on 15-3-2013 At El
Naeama, Cultural and Sports Club in collaboration with : Lions Club
Lebanon, Beirut, San Gabriel
6- Shared in conducting a Workshop on “Effective Clinical Teaching” which
Provided clinical instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary for
effective teaching and evaluation , Organized by: Nursing Department,
Faculty of Health Sciences – Beirut Arab University (BAU) 11-2- 2014,
Hariri Building, BAU.
7- Coordinator for “Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training” which
provided a training for staff members, employees, security men,
administrators, and students of BAU (Rafi Harri building) , Beirut on 11-
12/February/2014 In collaboration with United Nation in collaboration
with; Lebanese government, Red Cross, and Lebanese Army
8- Coordinator for “Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training” which
provided a training for staff members, employees, security men,
administrators, and students of BAU, main building Beirut on 1112/March /2014 In collaboration with United Nation in collaboration with;
Lebanese government, Red Cross, and Lebanese Army
9- Attended a lecture on Heart diseases and surgeries on 4 December 2013
10- Participated and gave a lecture on communication skills: staff vs students
towards effective communication: ” listening skills in Professional
Development Program on 29 November 2013
11- Gave a lecture on “frostbite and Trench foot” Collaboratively with a Prof of
surgery 2013
12- Celebrate with nursing student the nursing day event on 12 may in Hammoud
hospital and 14 may 2014 in the faculty
13- Attended a lecture Osteoporosis Updates on 21/2/2014
14- Attended a lecture Challenges in Medical Education Updates on 3/4/2014
15- Attended “The 15th meeting of the Council of Scientific Society of Arab
Nursing Faculties” Quality Assurance Manual Academic Programs in
Arab universities, colleges of nursing specialty” Organized by: The Union
of Arab universities, Scientific Society of Arab Nursing Faculties, in
collaboration with Jinan University of Lebanon at Tripoli on 5-6/11/2013
16- Attended a workshop by the ambassador of happiness “ Leo Bormans”
on “Be Positive” on 12 December 2013 organized by Faculty of Arts,
psychology Department
17- Attended a workshop on Healthcare management and leadership basic
principles on 20 may 2014’
18- Attended a workshop on ‘Lean thinking in Healthcare’ on 21 may 2014’
19- Attended a workshop on Healthcare corporate Governance Guidelines’ on 22
may 2014’
20- Attended a workshop on ‘Quality aspects and dimensions & Cost of Quality’
on 19 may 2014’
21- Attended a Lecture on Why Quality in Healthcare. Quality definitions &
quality management principles.’ on 19 may 2014’
22- Attended a Lecture on Healthcare management: Quality, Safety and
Governance career shift” on 19 may 2014’
23- Attended a workshop on “Promoting active learning and identifying the role
of doctor” in Rizk hospital on 15/11/2013 organized by AUB medical
education
24- Attended a workshop on chromatic healing at Radisson hotel from 29 may 2
june 2014
25- Attended a workshop on communication skills at Radisson hotel from 20
may 2014
26- Attended “ The international conference on the Positive Aspects of Life”
At Beirut Arab University, organized by Faculty of Arts, psychology
Department 10-12/12/2013
27- Attended “ The first national orthopedic nursing congress 12-13 October
2013 At Bellevue medical center
28- Participated and shared in a research about ethics in research “A
situation analysis of applied research ethics involving human subjects in
Lebanon and Qatar: Challenges, Dilemmas, and implications for capacity
building.
29- Attended the “Discussion of findings from the research project.”
Organized By: American University of Beirut (AUB) with Qatar National
Research Fund : October 31- 2013 at AUB – West Hall Auditoruim A.
30- Published in : Cellular Immunology (2011). 271(1), 5–14 Research Title:
NF-B Cellular & Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms & Pathways: Therapeutic
Pattern or Pseudoregulation?
31- - Beirut Arab University -Research Day- April 2012:
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Presentation titles:
1. “Psychological Indices for Patients Undergoing Bariatric
Surgeries”
2. “ Physical Indices for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgeries”
3. “ Assessing nurses knowledge and practice regarding caring for
end stage renal failure patients”
4. “Developing an infection control standards for BAU dental
outpatient clinics”
32- “The 1st International conference by the order of nurses in Lebanon: Globalisation
and nursing; Challenges and perspectives”. Beirut 12-14 May 2011
Presentation titles: Perceptions Of Nursing Among Newly Graduates Nurses In
Two Cultures: Lebanese And Saudi Arabia
33- Updates on cancer pain and palliative care May 6, 2011
34- “Evidenced-Based Practices in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Course” Beirut March 2011
35- “The 6th Annual Meeting of The Lebanese Society of Internal Medicine” Beirut
30March-2April 2011
36- “The 3rd EMUNI Research Souk” Beirut March 2011
Presentation titles: “Validity testing of a developed infection control standard at
BAU outpatient dental clinics”
37- “ Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Research and Technology” Beirut May
2010 Presentation titles: “Medication errors and iatrogenic problems”
38- "BIOVISION 2010 " Alexandrina Library Egypt April 2010
39- The Second Annual Scientific Meeting Medical Surgical Nursing Department “
Chronic illness” may 2009
Presentation titles: Effectiveness of massage therapy on Varicose Veins
40- The 1st international conference on Medical Education “challenge and future”
Beirut May 2009
Presentation titles: Validity Testing of A Developed Educational Film for Caregivers on
Exercising Institutionalized Immobile Elders
41- The 10th international scientific nursing conference
Nursing conference (Quality of Nursing Care) nov 2008
Presentation titles: Hydrotherapy As An Alternative Therapy For Varicose Vein Discomfort
42- The 9th international scientific nursing conference, 2nd scientific international
conference for association of faculties of nursing graduates” Accreditation and
Nursing: vision & challenges. 2008
Presentation titles: Skin as a Mirror
43- Annual meeting of cardiothoracic surgery June 2006
Presentation titles: Essence of caring in nursing
44- The 10th Alexandrian conference of the association of anathesia and critical care
ASAIC 2006 dec 2006
Presentation titles: Caring for care: An Egyptian Prespective?
45- First Annual Scientific Meeting Medical Surgical Nursing Department“ Pattern of
healthful life” nov 2006
Presentation title: “All Around Fitness”
46- Cardio Alex 2005 july 2005
Presentation titles: Effect of dietary and exercise regimen on serum lipids in coronary
artery disease patient with hypercholesterolemia
47- The first Mediterranean conference of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Dec
2005
Presentation titles: “Ethics in ICU: Nurse's View"
48- The 9th Alexandrian conference of the association of anathesia and critical care
ASAIC sep 2005
Presentation titles: Where are we from our Patients' Safety?
49- The 8th Alexandrian conference of the association of anathesia and critical care
ASAIC 2004 oct 2004
Presentation titles: Safety Measures In Operating Room.
50- The 29th Annual Meeting for the Neurosurgeon society Apr 2004
Presentation titles: Care of Comatosed Neurologic Patient
51- The 8th international Nursing conference “Updates in Nursing”nov 2004
Presentation titles: Male Student Nurses
Twenty Years After!!!
52- Delta Cardio 20004 feb
Presentation title: Body Image Concerns of Cardiothoracic Surgical Patients.
53- Cardio Alex 2004 july
Presentation title: “Ablation and nurses role"
54- CardioAlex 2003 – ThromboAlex 2003Congress
June 2003 Presentation titles: -Sexual councelling for cardiac patients.
Nurses Views Concerning Rehabilitation"
Won the first prize in nursing session and chosen as a member of the
organization of the 3 Egyptian confrences for 2004
55- The 19th Egyptian International Conference in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
February 2003
Presentation titles: Applying an assessment sedation scale
56- The Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
February 2003
Presentation titles: -Does the increase in the frequency of Spirometers improve
ABG?
57- International Cardiac Center Nursing Club December 2002
Presentation titles: Documentation in Nursing
58- 29th Annual International Conference of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology.
February 2002
Presentation titles:
a- Cardiac and rehabilitation nursing
b- Problems and needs of rheumatic heart patients
59- The Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cardio-thoracic Surgery May
2002
Presentation titles: - Rehabilitation for patients undergoing cardio-thoracic surgery.
60- The Annual Summer Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology and Alex
Pace- 5th Annual Conference June 2002
Presentation titles:
1- Fatigue and cardiac patients
2-Progressive graded exercises to cardiac patients
Participation in different Lebanese committees (faculty- university)
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Appointed to the jury of colloquium first and second round on July and
December 2013since since 2010 till present
Appointed member of nursing colloquium exams preparation committee
through the university by the ministry of higher education
Appointed to be one of the jury committee of one of the master defenses
Member of Faculty of health sciences council
Member of nursing department council
Coordinator of Professional Development Program that conduct a series of
workshops and lectures for medical faculties throughout the academic year.
Shared and supervised in establishing the first nursing skill- simulator lab in
Lebanon and in BAU
Trained and supervised nursing lab mangers to deliver and demonstrate
clinical procedures to students(nursing and others) as well as workshops.
Established a CD Library for nursing procedures
Assisted in establishing nursing manuals
Participation in Lebanon community and cultural activities
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Co-ordinator for First job in Lebanon together with Non-governmental
organization with ministry of work
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Attended Order of nurses meeting for upgrading nurses primary health care
services
Attended all cultural university events
Organize and participate in a series of social trips for the university staff
Under the Patronage of HE Sagaan Qazzi BAU Inaugurates its Seventh Job
Fair, 28 April 2014
The real happiness, The Road to the Good Life”- A lecture by Prof. Ahmed
Abdel Khalek, 13 March 2014
Beirut Arab University Celebrates the International Women’s Day, 10 March
2014
A Lecture on “Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Between Illusions and
Reality” at BAU, 27 February 2014
Seminar entitled “Supply Chain Management in the Middle East:
Opportunities and Challenges” Minister Ghazi El Aridi at BAU, 13
December 2013
Mohamad Barakat Lectures at BAU - Civil Society Organizations: Lessons
Learnt from their Merits and Demerits, 16 January 2014
Other services to the Lebanese society
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Shared in a Meeting: “Challenges in the Syrian Crisis and the Risks They Face”
Organized by: The Lebanese Order of Nurses, January 29, 2014, At the
headquarters of the Lebanese Order of Nurses, Sin El-Fil.
Shared in Providing Heath Care through Participating in medical team of the
Beirut Marathon 2013 Provide first aid to competitors and other participants,
Beirut Marathon on 10/11/2013 at Riad El Solh Square, Downtown - Beirut
Training and consultation
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Applying a live-training for All first year nursing students as well as
coordination and conducting a Training on: “First Aid and Basic Life Support
Practices Training” in collaboration with Research Center for environment and
development at Bekaa- Beirut Arab University (BAU) and Lay Organization to
Provide health education regarding first aid practices, free community service on
6 -11-2013
Shared in the consultation committee of the faculty in 30 September 2013
Supervision on Master thesis:
1- Developing an educational film for caregivers of immobilized elders.(2005)
2- Nursing activities and indicators for increased ICP among pre-operative brain
surgery patients.(2006)
3- Effectiveness of hydrotherapy versus massage For relieving Varicose Vein
Discomfort(2007)
4- Developing infection control nursing standards at faculty of dentistry
BAU.(2011)
5- Assessment of Nursing Management Provided for End Stage Renal Failure
Patients on Hemodialysis.(2012)
6- “Nursing Evaluation of Physical and Psychological Status of Patients
Undergoing Bariatric Surgeries”(2012)
7- Assessment of Nurse-Patient Communication Skills as Perceived By Nurses and
Patients.(2013)
8-“Comparing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy versus Hydrocolloid Dressings in
Treating Grades III and IV Pressure Ulcers”(2013)
9-“Effect of Applying Teaching Program for Nurses on Catheter Associated
Urinary Tract Infection”(not yet discussed)
10- “-“Effect of Applying Teaching Program on Dialysis patients”(still in progress)
Internationally
 Article editor in SAGE open journal 2014
 (Bibliotheca Alexandrina super course)
 "Smoking and Health
 " Earthquakes in China
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"just in time lecture-swine flu"
www.bibalex.org/supercourse/supercourseppt/34011-35001/34601.ppt
MEMBER SHIP In Alexandria
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The Society Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of medicine and law
The Society of Allergy and Respiratory diseases
Three Social and sport clubs in Alexandria
Staff Member Achievements
Academic year: 2013/2014
Name: Nesrine Ezzat M. Abdel-karim
Position: Assistant professor
Faculty: Health Sciences
I. Teaching and students
a) Contribute effectively to developing the faculty’s curriculum at both
program and departmental levels
- student interview in Tripoli and Beirut
- update my course, course specification
- participate in modifying nursing program to be 3 years
- attended Advising & Credit hour System pitfalls by Prof Hania El Nakkash
part I and II
- Attended in Team Based Learning small group learning by Prof Naglaa
Machaal 24/1/2014
b) Use a variety of advanced innovative learning methods- effective
teaching ( Please, give examples):
- PowerPoint presentations - peer learning
- field visits of first year students and application on community members some
of the fundamentals of nursing
- OSCE, portfolio
- play role in communication skills, fundamentals of nursing, culture and health
and first aid courses
c) Use of students self learning methods in teaching ( Please, give
examples)
- PowerPoint presentations , and seminars
- Health Assessment CD, group discussion
- Role Play
- e-learning interaction
- Quizzes to be reevaluated by peers
d) Support students effectively through academic advising and office
hours.
- Nursing student advise office hours 8hrs/week
- Students undergraduate from my courses
- Post graduate students advices
e) Teaching load ( weekly )
-First Semester:
- Fundamentals of nursing (2hrs lectures+12hrs lab/ week)
- First aid (4hrs lectures/week)
- Culture and Health (2hrs lectures/week)
Safety environment and infection control (master of nursing) (3hrs
lectures/week)
- Women health ((3hrs lectures/week)(faculty of Arts)
Second Semester:
- Medical Surgical nursing I (3hrs lectures+12hrs hospital / week)
- Health Assessment (1hr lecture + 6hrs lab/ week)
- Culture and Health (2hrs lectures/week)
- Communication Skills and Humanities (2hrs lectures/week)
f) Quality Assurance Activities ( courses specification ,course report, )
course specification, course reports for all my courses
g) Contribute to students’ activities and communicate with them
scientifically and academically
- Participated in welcoming the new student
- Participated in developing the academic advice
- Participated in medical faculties sport day in debbya 15-3-2014 and helped in
getting sponsors.
- Participated in student activity in 14-5- 2014
- Participated in students trips
- Participated in celebrating DPT launching
- Interview exams in Tripoli and Beirut
h) Others
- consultation on renovation of nursing skill lab
II. Scientific research
a) Scientific publication
- Article editor in SAGE open journal
b) Conferences
Attended “ The international conference on the Positive Aspects of Life”
At Beirut Arab University, organized by Faculty of Arts, psychology
Department 10-12/12/2013
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Attended “ The first national orthopedic nursing congress 12-13 October
2013 At Bellevue medical center
-
Participated and shared in a research about ethics in research “A
situation analysis of applied research ethics involving human subjects in
Lebanon and Qatar: Challenges, Dilemmas, and implications for capacity
building.
-
Attended the “Discussion of findings from the research project.”
Organized By: American University of Beirut (AUB) with Qatar National
Research Fund : October 31- 2013 at AUB – West Hall Auditoruim A.
c) Workshops
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Attended “The 15th meeting of the Council of Scientific Society of Arab
Nursing Faculties” Quality Assurance Manual Academic Programs in
Arab universities, colleges of nursing specialty” Organized by: The Union
of Arab universities, Scientific Society of Arab Nursing Faculties, in
collaboration with Jinan University of Lebanon at Tripoli on 5-6/11/2013
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Attended a workshop by the ambassador of happiness “ Leo Bormans”
on Be Positive on 12 December 2013 organized by Faculty of Arts,
psychology Department
-
Attended a workshop on Healthcare management and leadership basic
principles on 20 may 2014’
-
Attended a workshop on ‘Lean thinking in Healthcare’ on 21 may 2014’
-
Attended a workshop on Healthcare corporate Governance Guidelines’
on 22 may 2014’
-
Attended a workshop on ‘Quality aspects and dimensions & Cost of
Quality’ on 19 may 2014’
-
Attended a Lecture on Why Quality in Healthcare. Quality definitions &
quality management principles.’ on 19 may 2014’
-
Attended a Lecture on Healthcare management: Quality, Safety and
Governance career shift” on 19 may 2014’
-
Attended a workshop on “Promoting active learning and identifying the
role of doctor” in Rizk hospital on 15/11/2013 organized by AUB medical
education
-
Attended a workshop on chromatic healing at Radisson hotel from 29
may 2june 2014
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Attended a workshop on communication skills at Radisson hotel from 20
may 2014
d) Supervision of theses
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Finished with 2 master thesis and had their defense done on November
2013
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Almost revising the end stage of one master thesis
e) Others
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Attended a lecture on Heart diseases and surgeries on 4 December 2013
Participated and gave a lecture on communication skills: staff vs students
towards effective communication: ” listening skills in Professional
Development Program on 29 November 2013
-
Celebrate with nursing student the nursing day event on 12 may in
Hammoud hospital and 14 may 2014 in the faculty
Attended a lecture Osteoporosis Updates on 21/2/2014
Attended a lecture Challenges in Medical Education Updates on 3/4/2014
III. University and community services
a) Participation in different committees (faculty- university)
-
Appointed to the jury of colloquium first and second round on July and
December 2013
Appointed member of nursing colloquium exams preparation committee
through the university by the ministry of higher education
Appointed to be one of the jury committee of one of the master defenses
Member of Faculty of health sciences council
Member of nursing department council
Coordinator of Professional Development Program that conduct a series of
workshops and lectures for medical faculties throughout the academic year.
b) Participation in community and cultural activities
-
Attended all cultural university events
Attended all cultural university events
Organize and participate in a series of social trips for the university staff
Under the Patronage of HE Sagaan Qazzi BAU Inaugurates its Seventh Job
Fair, 28 April 2014
The real happiness, The Road to the Good Life”- A lecture by Prof. Ahmed
Abdel Khalek, 13 March 2014
Beirut Arab University Celebrates the International Women’s Day, 10 March
2014
A Lecture on “Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Between Illusions and
Reality” at BAU, 27 February 2014
Seminar entitled “Supply Chain Management in the Middle East:
Opportunities and Challenges” Minister Ghazi El Aridi at BAU, 13
December 2013
Mohamad Barakat Lectures at BAU - Civil Society Organizations: Lessons
Learnt from their Merits and Demerits, 16 January 2014
c) Participation in conferences and workshops organization
-
Coordinator for “Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training” which
provided a training for staff members, employees, security men,
administrators, and students of BAU, Debbya Site on 7-8/10/2013 In
collaboration with United Nation in collaboration with; Lebanese government,
Red Cross, and Lebanese Army
-
Conducted a workshop and training on “First Aid” on 15-3-2013 At El
Naeama, Cultural and Sports Club in collaboration with : Lions Club Lebanon,
Beirut, San Gabriel
-
Shared in conducting a Workshop on “Effective Clinical Teaching” which
Provided clinical instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective
teaching and evaluation , Organized by: Nursing Department, Faculty of Health
Sciences – Beirut Arab University (BAU) 11-2- 2014, Hariri Building, BAU.
-
Coordinator for “Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training” which
provided a training for staff members, employees, security men,
administrators, and students of BAU (Rafi elHarri building) , Beirut on 1112/February/2014 In collaboration with United Nation in collaboration with;
Lebanese government, Red Cross, and Lebanese Army
-
Coordinator for “Disaster Risk Reduction Management Training” which
provided a training for staff members, employees, security men,
administrators, and students of BAU, main building Beirut on 11-12/March
/2014 In collaboration with United Nation in collaboration with; Lebanese
government, Red Cross, and Lebanese Army
-
d) Other services to the Lebanese society
-
-
Shared in a Meeting: “Challenges in the Syrian Crisis and the Risks They Face”
Organized by: The Lebanese Order of Nurses, January 29, 2014, At the
headquarters of the Lebanese Order of Nurses, Sin El-Fil.
Shared in Providing Heath Care through Participating in medical team of the
Beirut Marathon 2013 Provide first aid to competitors and other participants,
Beirut Marathon on 10/11/2013 at Riad El Solh Square, Downtown - Beirut
e) Training and consultation
-
Applying a live-training for All first year nursing students as well as
coordination and conducting a Training on: “First Aid and Basic Life Support
Practices Training” in collaboration with Research Center for environment and
development at Bekaa- Beirut Arab University (BAU) and Lay Organization to
-
Provide health education regarding first aid practices, free community service on
6 -11-2013
Shared in the consultation committee of the faculty in 30 September 2013
f) Others
Efficient research administration “ workshop on research database” Dr Wassim