A new La Trobe scholarship for former nurses has been announced to help retrain them and get them back into the workforce.
As part of the Victorian Government’s Free Nursing and Midwifery initiative, 25 scholarships worth $15,000 will be awarded each year for four years, through La Trobe’s Rural Health School.
La Trobe Rural Health School Dean, Professor Jane Mills, said the scholarships provided a unique opportunity for former nurses to quickly and easily return to nursing and pave a new career in health care.
“Nursing looks different in 2023. For regional nurses, there are more jobs close to home in more settings, like aged care or GP clinics, and there’s more flexibility to work around your family and life commitments,” she said.
“Nurses who retrain with La Trobe are set up for a great career, starting with world-leading nursing education and a placement with a reputable local workforce partner.”
All Victorian and border community former nurses are eligible to apply by May 31, with priority given to non-metropolitan applicants.
The scholarships cover fees for a 12-week, self-paced online program, with $6000 to the recipient for costs associated with a four-week placement.
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