Faculty of Public Health
About The Faculty
Undergraduate Programs
Department of Nursing
Congruent with the mission and the values of CityU, the faculty of public health offers a world-class program in nursing, to prepare skilled level nurses who are committed to lead, provide high quality, cost-effective care services to individuals, families and communities. In addition, the department offers a great opportunity for nurses through a well-structured and comprehensive ladder programs (bridging) in nursing (BT-BS; TS-BS; LT-BS).
Nursing needs applicants who care about people, like teaching & helping people, are problem solvers and good decision makers, want variety in career opportunities, and enjoy learning and analyzing.
The prospects of this profession are very promising. After graduation, you will be eligible for registration with the Order of Nurses in Lebanon and to take an examination to become a licensed registered nurse. Career opportunities are numerous: hospitals, polyclinics, specialist clinics and organizations involved in clinical trials and research.
CityU nursing grads are able to pursue a master and a doctorate in Lebanon or abroad.
Program Vision
Vision
To be an innovative foundation of nursing education with a global reach through the effective use of knowledge and technology, offering a patient-centered caring perspective that advances health outcomes across diverse communities.
Program Mission
Mission
To offer a dynamic, comprehensive, and innovative educational experience of excellence that enables students to expand their knowledge and enhance their professional skills in order to meet the healthcare needs of a diverse community, within a framework of respect for culture, beliefs, and values.
Program Goals
- Provide high-quality nursing education to graduate practicing nurses with strong medical, research, and clinical competencies.
- Integrate general education foundations in the humanities and sciences functionally into professional nursing practice.
- Adopt and apply inclusive policies, legal frameworks, and ethical standards governing the nursing profession.
- Promote equitable professional knowledge acquisition and clinical practice through problem-solving methodologies and evidence-based learning.
- Engage in the effective use of electronic health information systems and healthcare informatics.
- Uphold a strong commitment to the principles of lifelong learning and community service.
Program Values
- Integrate humanistic and community-centered principles with the ethical foundations of the nursing profession.
- Benchmark educational quality and institutional responsiveness against evolving global standards in patient-centered clinical care.
- Foster individual confidence to empower leadership, collaboration, accountability, and professional responsibility.
- Promote transparency and good governance to ensure academic excellence and practice-ready competencies aligned with the University’s strategic plan.
- Support continuous self-development through innovation in lifelong learning, nursing research, and public engagement.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
SO1. Patient-Centered Care
Provide safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care to individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan.
SO2. Evidence-Based Practice
Apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical reasoning to deliver high-quality, cost-effective nursing care.
SO3. Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making
Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to address complex healthcare needs and improve patient outcomes.
SO4. Leadership and Collaboration
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and effective collaboration within interprofessional healthcare teams.
SO5. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Advocate for and implement strategies that promote health, prevent illness, and reduce disparities across diverse populations.
SO6. Professionalism and Ethics
Adhere to ethical principles, legal requirements, and professional nursing standards to ensure accountability and integrity.
SO7. Technology and Informatics
Utilize healthcare technologies and informatics systems to enhance patient safety and support nursing practice.
SO8. Communication
Exhibit effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication to establish therapeutic and professional relationships.
SO9. Lifelong Learning and Adaptability
Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, self-reflection, and adaptability within evolving healthcare environments.
SO10. Systems-Based Practice
Apply knowledge of healthcare systems and policies to advocate for patients and improve care delivery.
ACEN Accreditation Status
City University’s Baccalaureate Nursing Program has applied for accreditation with the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Following a comprehensive review, the program has been officially deemed eligible to participate in the ACEN International Candidacy Process, which represents the prerequisite step toward initial ACEN accreditation. Eligibility was granted by ACEN on October 16, 2023, and includes assignment of an official Nursing Education Unit (NEU) identification number.
The program is currently progressing through the International Candidacy phase, which includes preparation of the required candidacy documentation and a mandatory onsite advisory visit conducted by ACEN representatives.
Candidacy status does not indicate accreditation, nor does it guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
ACEN accreditation decisions are made solely by the ACEN Board of Commissioners upon completion of all required review processes.
📌 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
www.acenursing.org
Related Documents
Curriculum for the (B.Sc.)
Total credits: 120
Duration: 4 years
University Requirements (15 credits)
ARAB 201 | Introduction to Arabic Language | 3 cr |
ENG 201 | Academic English | 3 cr |
GHN 201 | Society and Environment | 3 cr |
COMP 201 | Computer Applications | 3 cr |
CS 201 | Cultural Studies | 3 cr |
Faculty Requirements (27 credits)
PDS 201 | Personal Development Skills | 3 cr |
CHM 201 | General Chemistry | 3 cr |
CHM 205 | Bio/Organic Chemistry | 4 cr |
BMD 200 | General Biology | 4 cr |
BMD 205 | Human Physiology 1 | 3 cr |
BMD 206 | Human Physiology 2 | 3 cr |
PSY 201 | Psychology | 3 cr |
MTH 205 | Introductory Biostatistics | 2 cr |
MTH 206 | Introductory Epidemiology | 2 cr |
Major Requirements (69 credits)
NUR 100 | Orientation to Nursing | 1 cr |
NUR 200 | Introduction to Professional Nursing 1 | 3 cr |
NUR 201 | Introduction to Professional Nursing 2 | 3 cr |
NUR 204 | Drugs and Disease | 3 cr |
NUR 206 | Development Over the Lifespan | 3 cr |
NUR 208 | Maternity/pediatric Nursing† | 3 cr |
NUR 209 | Maternity/Pediatric Nursing, Clinical† | 3 cr |
NUR 212 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing | 3 cr |
NUR 220 | Illness Management 1† | 3 cr |
NUR 221 | Nursing Illness 1† | 3 cr |
NUR 224 | Illness Management 2 | 3 cr |
NUR 225 | Nursing Illness 2† | 3 cr |
NUR 230 | Pathophysiology | 3 cr |
NUR 235 | Illness Management 3 | 3 cr |
NUR 236 | Nursing Illness 3† | 3 cr |
NUR 299 | Clinical Internship 1 | 3 cr |
NUR 305 | Mental Health Nursing | 1 cr |
NUR 315 | Quality Management in Nursing and Health Care | 3 cr |
NUR 320 | Nursing Elderly Families | 1 cr |
NUR 325 | Community Nursing | 4 cr |
NUR 330 | Infection Prevention and Control | 2 cr |
NUR 350 | Nursing Research† | 3 cr |
NUR 399 | Clinical Internship 2 | 4 cr |
NUR 499 | Clinical Internship 3 | 5 cr |
Electives Requirements (9 credits) 9 cr
Selected in consultation with academic adviser