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Can I work as a nurse again after many years away from the profession?

Yes you can. However some retraining will be necessary.

There is a major shortage of nurses globally - so Australia's nursing bodies will do everything they can to make it as easy as possible for you to re-enter the workforce.

Contact the Nurses and Midwives Board in your state for more information.

Nurses Board of Victoria

Nurses Board of South Australia

Nursing Board of Tasmania

Nurses and Midwives Board, New South Wales

Queensland Nursing Council

Nurses Board of Western Australia

 

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