Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences was established in 1948 by the distinguished efforts of Dr. Moustafa Khalidi, at that time was called “National Nursing School”. Dr. Mohammad Khaled together with Dr. Khalidi then joined efforts to affiliate this school with the Makassed General Hospital in 1950. The school operated within the hospital until 1977, then relocated to the present building established by his Excellency late Prime Minister Mr. Saeb Salam, President of the Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association at that time. Technical programs in nursing and midwifery were offered until 15 October 1986, whereby a decree number 3485 was issued to certify the college to offer B.S degrees in Nursing and Medical Lab Technology. A major mile stone was achieved when the decree number 16404 was issued on 23 February 2006 whereby the school became the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with BS degrees in Respiratory Therapy and Medical Radiation Technology added to its programs.

The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences operates within the Philosophy and goals of the mother Association. The basic principle is that health is a fundamental human right and that quality health care must be accessible to all citizens and in all areas of the country. The Faculty has been working towards upgrading standards of the nursing profession at the national level and establishing specialty and post-basic programs to respond evolving health needs of the community. Its ultimate goal is to graduate qualified nurses and other health care professionals able to work with high standards of professionalism and excellence in all health care settings.

Attendance:

1. Attendance is obligatory for all courses, lab hours and field work. Any absenteeism does not excuse students form their responsibility to make up for the work and any assignments or announcements made during their absence.
2. Control of absenteeism from either clinical assignments, lab or lecture hours, should be made under direct supervision from either class coordinator and/or administration.
3. If absent without a valid excuse, the student shall receive a written notice, a zero for missed assignments/exams and will have to work double the missed clinical experience.
4. Absence from announced quizzes or examinations is not allowed unless the student presents a valid excuse. The student may then sit for a make-up examination if a decision to that effect is made by faculty/administration.

Examinations and Make-ups

1. A passing grade of 65 is required for major and other core courses for first year B.S students. (course average)
2. A passing grade of 70 is required for major and other core courses for second and third year B.S students. (course average)
3. A passing grade of 60 is required for nursing and other courses of the practical nursing program. (course average)
4. A student is not allowed a make-up for a failed course unless his/her final course average is above 55/100 for major courses and 50/100 for all other required courses.
5. A pass (P) or fail (F) grade is given for make-up exams. The original grade obtained will remain on the student’s transcript and will be used to compute the cumulative average.
6. When a course is repeated, the grade obtained last will be used to compute the cumulative average.
7. Failure to submit required assignments, papers, projects etc…. within deadlines will result in a grade of Zero for that given assignments. Delays should be discussed with concerned faculty.

Evaluations and Promotions.

The Student’s evaluation is comprehensive to include performance in class, clinical assignments, professional attitude and mannerisms.

A semester and yearly average of 60 for practical nurse, 65 for first year B.S students and 70 for second, and third year B.S students, is required for students` promotion.

Probations and Failures

A. Placement on Probation.

A student will be placed on probation for any of the following reasons, if he/she fails:

1. Two make-ups of failed courses at the end of a semester.
2. To attain the required passing average
3. The practicum of a major course.
4. The make-up of a major course unless the faculty decides otherwise.
5. If student exhibits misconduct towards faculty, administration, hospital staff or colleagues.

N.B: The probation is the last chance for a student to make-up any deficiencies. A probation period may be extended only once. This is made exceptionally by a decision from faculty/administration.

B. Removal of Probation

At the end of a semester or summer session, a probation may be removed if the student:

1. Achieves the required average for the following semester/summer session.
2. Passes all courses taken during the following semester/summer session.
3. Achieves the yearly average required if the semester failed is the last one of a student`s academic year.
4. Demonstrates behavior and mannerisms compatible with ethical conducts for health professions.

C. Repeating the year

A student will be required to repeat the year if he/she fails:

1. The make-up of a major course.
2. The practicum of a major course.
3. To remove a probation within two semesters.
4. To attain the minimum yearly average.

N.B: A student repeating the year is required to attend classes regularly, and repeat all failed courses required for that academic year. Repetition is allowed only once where failure then implies that the student will be dropped out of the program.

Contracts:

Students pay a registration fees after completing registration requirements. Tuition fees are paid in installments during the academic year. Students, who desire to sign a contract with Makassed General Hospital (MGH), shall fill an application form explaining and providing evidence for their need for this kind of assistance. Applications are distributed to students at the end of the fall semester where they have to demonstrate academic credentials for that purpose. Contracts imply that students are granted a loan to exempt them from tuition fees provided they commit themselves to work at MGH after graduation for the duration of the contract. Accordingly, students will only pay annual registration fees.

Credit System:

At the end of the probation period that follows registration and admission to the first year of the BS program, and based on their evaluations, students may be transferred or chose to transfer to the credit system. This allows them to take a minimum of 9 credits during the fall and spring semesters and 4 credits during the summer session. Second and third year BS students may also be transferred to the credit system based on performance evaluations and recommendations of their faculty for that purpose. This implies that the program will be distributed over a maximum period of 5 years during which students have to pass all required didactic and clinical courses.

Students who have signed a contract with MGH and are transferred to the credit system during their course of study will have to pay for all courses they are required to repeat or were not allowed to take due to failure in certain prerequisites. That is, the contract will be suspended for the academic year the student is required to repeat, and he/she will have to pay for the fees of the repeated year. The contract will be reactivated upon success of the student in course requirements of that year. Students who are repeating exams of failed courses will have to pay one third the credit value of that course.

A student who failed the theory but passed the practicum component of a nursing course, will repeat both the theory and the clinical, if his/her clinical grade is less than 80%. If the clinical grade is above 80% the student will repeat 50% of the requirements and pay for the 50% of the clinical credits only.

N.B. Transfer to credit system may only be undertaken during the probation period of the first year, or after semester evaluation during first, second and third year of study.

Conditions for transfer from another Academic Institution

Student applying for transfer should have passed courses required for the program at the institution with a minimum average of 65%. Otherwise, student has to repeat the courses according to the grading system of the College. Equivalence is made for a maximum of 49% of the program courses.

Dismissal from the college.

A student may be dismissed upon a decision made by the faculty/administration if he/she:

1. Fails to meet the requirements of repeated year.
2. Fails to remove a probation within two semesters as per faculty evaluation.
3. Engages in behavioral misconduct. This includes inappropriate statements posted on social media.

N.B: A warning and a notice holds valid for the three academic years. Any three warnings whether for academic or behavioral reasons may result in a decision for dismissal from college.

Graduation with Distinction and Awards.

A student may be awarded his/her degree with distinction if he/she has:

1. A cumulative yearly average of 85 or more for the BS program; 81 or more is required for BP program.
2. No disciplinary action made against him/her.
3. Been recommended by Faculty for the Distinction Award.

The Lion`s Award:

This is a non-monetary award offered by the Beirut Lions Club to a nursing student who has been distinguished for his/her academic achievement and professional mannerisms and nominated by faculty/administration to receive the award.

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Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences

Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences

Academic Year 2023-2024

N.B: Academic Year 2023-2024 starts Monday 2 September 2024