Nursing is the backbone of the healthcare industry in any country. By definition, a nurse supports, cares for, and treats a health care user to achieve and maintain health and live in dignity until death.
It is no surprise then that strict checks and measures have been put in place to make sure that nursing colleges and other tertiary training institutions meet the necessary standards in Tanzania. There are numerous training programs offered by various institutions. After reading this article, you should be able to choose an institution with an accredited program that would be a suitable match for your area of interest.
There are different categories of nurses who specialize in hospitals or private practice, families, and communities. They must all meet different criteria and therefore undergo different training to achieve a diverse approach to medical practice. All nursing schools in Tanzania must be registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) and TCU (for Degree programs) after meeting specific quality standards. Listed below are the universities, colleges that offer accredited nurse training programs in Tanzania.
Nursing In Tanzania
The work of a nurse involves a lot of commitment, patience and service to humanity. The work of a nurse can sometimes be seen as a technical based carrier, most especially those who work in the intensive care unit and the surgery unit.
However, the largest group of nurses the ones who deal with patients and clients on a day to day basis. The attitude of a nurse is always focused on caring, which is the most important qualification for a nurse.
Hospitals focus majorly on caring for people and that is what makes the work of a nurse a unique one. The major work of a nurse is to take care of the recovery process of a patient once the process of curing them has been handles by a medical specialist.
Presently, the work of a nurse has developed to be a more specialized, like the role of a nurse practitioner. In general, the roles of nurses are generalist in comparison with that of a medical specialist.
A lot of times, nurses are not considered to be a hero, but they are always special in the care they give to patients.
Nursing colleges in Tanzania
List of registered colleges in Tanzania
Certificate and Diploma in nursing : Nursing and Midwifery, Ordinary Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery and Technician Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery
- Kcmc School of Nursing
- Bugando School of Nursing
- Lugala School of Nursing
- St. Magdalene School of Nursing
- Mchukwi Nursing School
- Zanzibar School of Health
- Yohana Wavenza Health Institute
- Kabanga School of Nursing
- Isimila Nursing School
- St. Joseph University College of Health Sciences
- Tukuyu School of Nursing
- Mbalizi Institute of Health Sciences – Mbeya
- Uyole Health Sciences Institute
- Rubya Health Training Institute
- Newala School of Nursing
- Archbishop John Ramadhan School of Nursing
- Kulangwa Prinmat Nursing and Midwifery School
- A3 Institute of Professional Studies
- Kisare College of Health Sciences
- Lugalo Military Medical School
- Makambako Institute of Health Sciences
- Murgwanza Nursing School
- Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre
- Geita School of Nursing
- Bagamoyo School of Nursing
- Njombe Institute of Health and Allied Sciences (Njihas)
- Kiomboi School of Nursing
- Mkolani Foundation Health Sciences Training Institute
- Edgar Maranta Nursing School
- Excellent College of Health and Allied Sciences – Dar Es Salaam
- Ilula Nursing School
- Teofilo Kisanji University – Mbeya (Tk)
- Iambi Nursing School
- St. Augustine Muheza Institute of Health Sciences
- Berega School of Nursing
- Dareda School of Nursing
- Pemba School of Health
- Dodoma Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
- Ndolage Institute of Health Sciences
- Shirati College of Health Sciences
- Kairuki School of Nursing
- Sumve School of Nursing
- St. Gaspar Nursing School
- Tandabui Institute of Health Sciences and Technology
- Kigoma Training College – Kigoma
- Tanga School of Nursing
- Kibaha College of Health and Allied Sciences
- Mwambani School of Nursing
- Kolandoto College of Health Sciences
- Same School of Nursing
- Elijerry College of Health and Allied Sciences
- Nkinga Institute of Health Sciences
- Massana College of Nursing
- St. John College of Health
- Lake Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
- Kahama School of Nursing
- Heri Nursing School
- Machame Health Training Institute
- Paradigms College of Health Sciences
- Haydom Institute of Health Sciences
- Zanzibar University (Zu) (Conventional Programmes) (Zu)
- Primary Health Care Institute
- Huruma Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Mh)
- Mtwara School of Nursing
- Bukumbi School of Nursing
- Kiuma Nursing School
- Bulongwa Health Sciences Institute
- Mgao Health Training Institute
- Nzega Nursing School
- Morogoro Public Health Nursing School
- Karatu Health Training Institute
- St John’s University of Tanzania (Sj)
- Decca College of Health and Allied Sciences – Dodoma
- Tosamaganga Institute of Health and Allied Science
- Mbulu School of Nursing
- Ilembula Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
- Korogwe School of Nursing
- Kibondo School of Nursing
- Peramiho School of Nursing
- Ndanda School of Nursing
- Sr. Dr. Thekla Nursing School
- Imani College of Health and Allied Sciences
- Green Bird College – Mwanga
- Muhimbili School of Midwifery
- Mvumi Institute of Health Sciences
- St. Bakhita Health Training Institute
- Operating Theatre Management School – Mbeya
- Tarime School of Nursing
- Kibosho School of Nursing
- Kilimatinde Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
- New Mafinga Health and Allied Institute
- Sengerema Health Training Institute
- Kam College of Health Sciences
- St. Aggrey College of Health Science
- Bishop Kisula College of Health and Allied Sciences
- Mkomaindo School of Nursing
- Lugarawa Health Training Institute (Luheti)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Mwanza
- Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU), Dar es Salaam
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam
- St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT), Dodoma
- State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), Zanzibar
- University of Dodoma (UDOM), Dodoma
