As can be seen in the model, the components of nursing include health, nursing, people, change, environment, continuous learning and caring with caring being the central focus for all the interaction of the components.

Students graduating are qualified to work in hospitals, communities and a number of different kinds of institutions and situations.  There are five different kinds of programs.

1. Diploma Program This program is the equivalent to a three year diploma program.  Students will have most of their educational experiences at Mvumi Hospital which is currently being renovated and upgraded to become a teaching hospital.
2. BSN  Program –On Campus The BSN program is located on the campus of Saint John’s University in Dodoma, Tanzania.  All of the theory courses are on-campus courses, with students commuting to hospitals, community areas for clinical experiences.  The first two years are spent totally on campus in pre-requisite courses, and the next two years in 5 week courses alternating with blocks of 5 weeks of clinical.  The final fifth year is a year long internship arranged to meet the personal individual goals of the students as well as research.
3. Baccalaureate program E-Learning

This program is sponsored by the Nursing Department of Saint John’s University.  All theory courses are offered through E-Learning.  Clinical experiences are arranged through nurse educators at the 12 E-Learning Centers located throughout Tanzania.  Some testing and demonstration of skills by students  will be held at the nearest  E-Learning Center.

4. Master’s Program The master’s program is open to those with a BSN and is a combination of E-Learning and practical application.  Preliminary plans give priority to a Master’s in Nursing Education followed by a Master’s in Community Health and Master’s in Administration. Plans are being made to offer Master’s individually designed for the needs of nurses in Tanzania
5. Continuous Learning  There are demands for a number of short courses known as certificate courses.  Nurses working at the point of care are asking for specialized information, and Saint John’s will work to facilitate the needs of the community of nurses.  In addition, nursing in Tanzania is moving towards requiring continuing nursing credit for graduate nurses.  This program will fulfill that need within the E-Learning program.
6. E-Learning The E-learning program is designed to facilitate learning of nurses throughout Tanzania.  Plans are to start with the Continuous Learning courses, and then move to allowing E-Learning in the Baccalaureate and Master’s Programs. Plans are being made to use “Blackboard” as the vehicle for E-Learning depending on price negotiation. We have staff who are familiar with working with Blackboard.