Career paths and opportunities
How to become a Nurse
To be a practising registered nurse in Queensland you need a nursing qualification and a licence from the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC). The following 'how to become a nurse' information is available:
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if you are a year 12 school leaver or mature student and are not a registered nurse
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if you are a registered nurse, who qualified within Australia or overseas
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scholarships
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support services
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registration
How to become specialised in practice
Registered nurses have the opportunity to work in a range of specialty areas. Further information is available on:
Career opportunities
Employment opportunities for nursing graduates are many and varied.