Department of Health

Getting back into nursing or midwifery

Information to help you get back into nursing or midwifery practice.

Nursing and midwifery are rewarding careers that offer a variety of roles in many different work environments. Nurses and midwives make a positive and lasting impact on the people they care for and the whole community. A registration in nursing and/or midwifery is a valuable resource that is worth keeping.

If your nursing and/or midwifery registration has lapsed, or you are still registered but feel you need to regain your confidence and competence to work after a break, here is some useful information about returning to the workforce.

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Date published
04 Mar 2018

Reviewed 19 March 2025

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