Dr. Gharibian studied Nursing at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She worked as a registered nurse on medical wards for three years. She then joined the Hariri School of Nursing (HSON) at AUB as a clinical instructor. She was involved in teaching Nursing Care of Adults. She received her PhD degree in gerontological nursing in 2012 from the University of Manchester, UK. At present, she is a clinical associate professor at HSON, AUB teaching Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults, Pathophysiology, and Nursing research in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Her main research interest is quality of life of nursing home residents.