Cherishing the Past: 100 Years of Nursing Education at the American University of Beirut

Abstract

This article describes the foundation and the development of nursing education at the American University of Beirut, the first professional school in the country and the region, across 100 years (1905-2005). It talks about the early years, pioneering achievements (1905-1940), the school's leadership in nursing from 1940 to 1976, the war years from 1976 to 1993, and postwar global vision (1993-2005). Furthermore, it gives special tribute to the dedication and hard work of the founders, Ms. Jane Elizabeth Van Zandt and Ms. Mary Bliss Dale, and all the directors whose endeavors and wisdom have helped the development of the school from diploma to bachelor and master's programs.

Attitudes of nursing faculty members toward technology and e-learning in Lebanon

“…To do this, we need to look at our attitudes toward change in general, and toward technology and ICT more specifically. As a profession, nursing is not regarded as an honorable occupation, and does not attract numerous applicants [ 47 ]. Additionally, nursing schools and departments within higher educational institutions do not always receive the required funds, and this affects multiple areas involved, such as libraries, computer labs, and even clinical settings.…”