07/09/2026
The American University of Science and Technology (AUST) – Zahle Campus, through the Faculty of Health Sciences – Department of Nursing, organized the “Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: A Problem-Solving Approach to Patient Care” workshop on September 4, 2026.
The workshop brought together approximately 45 nurses, heads of nursing departments, and healthcare professionals representing more than 20 hospitals and healthcare institutions across the Bekaa, including Aouda Hospital, West Bekaa Hospital, Al Mayyas Hospital, Hamed Farhat Hospital, Kherbet Anafar Hospital, Machghara Hospital, Ibn Sina Hospital – Baalbek, Al Rayan General Hospital, Al Murtada Hospital, Baalbek Governmental Hospital, Dar Al Amal University Hospital, Dar Al Hikma Hospital, Bekaa Hospital, Lebanese French Hospital – Zahle, President Elias Hraoui Governmental Hospital, Sallaum Medical Center – SMC (formerly Taanayel), Tel Chiha Hospital, Khoury General Hospital – Zahle, Rayak General Hospital, Chtaura Hospital, and Rashaya Governmental Hospital.
The program featured remarks by Dr. Gaby Abou Haidar, Director of AUST Zahle Campus, who highlighted AUST’s commitment to the healthcare sector and announced special tuition discounts for nurses and physicians pursuing an MBA at AUST, as well as educational discounts for their children and siblings. Dr. Haytham Ballouz, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, emphasized the importance of continuing education and stronger collaboration between academia and healthcare institutions.
The scientific sessions, led by Ms. Ursula Rizk, Chairperson of the Nursing Department, and Ms. Hayat Zghondi, Coordinator of Clinical Courses, focused on evidence-based practice, evidence-based problem-solving, the nursing process, and comprehensive health assessment. The sessions incorporated practical case studies, clinical scenarios, discussions, and a post-test to reinforce participants’ learning.
The workshop was awarded 3.5 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits by the Order of Nurses in Lebanon, further reinforcing AUST Zahle’s role in supporting professional development and strengthening collaboration with the healthcare community across the Bekaa.