On June 23, 2025, the Department of Nursing Sciences (DNS) at the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) of Antonine University (UA) organized a scientific symposium entitled “Nursing Sciences in the Age of Innovation: Research, Advanced Practice, Ethical Challenges.”

Hosted at the Hadat–Baabda Campus, the event brought together a diverse audience of healthcare professionals, faculty members, students, and alumni. Designed as a space for reflection and dialogue, the symposium shed light on the profound transformations occurring within the nursing profession amid accelerated technological advancement.

The opening session was led by Dr. Mona Nehme, Head of the DNS, alongside Dr. Gaby Moukarzel, Dean of the FPH, and Ms. Abir Alameh, President of the Order of Nurses in Lebanon. Together, they emphasized the need for nursing practices to evolve continuously in response to emerging innovations.

Moderated by Ms. Joy Hannoun, the first session examined the impact of technology on health. Ms. Cynthia Abi Khalil, Director of Nursing at the Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui, discussed the transformation of nursing practice through artificial intelligence. Her presentation was followed by Dr. Sylvana Zoghbi, Pediatric Pulmonologist and Ethicist, who explored the new frontiers of health at the intersection of technological progress and ethics.

The second session, centered on advanced practice in nursing sciences, was led by Ms. Manal Merhi. Ms. Joy Hannoun presented a regional perspective on chronic disease management, highlighting the specific challenges faced in Lebanon. Dr. Pascale Beloni, Senior Nurse at the Limoges University Hospital (CHU Limoges, France), then shared the French experience in the field of advanced practice.

The third session, moderated by Ms. Leyla Nader, addressed nursing knowledge in the digital age. Dr. Rana Abdel Malak, Healthcare Consultant, underscored the role of nursing leadership in digital transformation. The symposium concluded with a presentation by Dr. Jean Toniolo, trainer at CHU Limoges, on the integration of evidence-based research into clinical practice.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Mona Nehme reaffirmed the importance of clearly positioning nursing sciences in contemporary debates, calling for continued synergy between research, practice, and ethics.

Participants received 2.5 CNE credits, reflecting the event’s educational and professional purpose.