Nursing in Australia has evolved in training and regulation since the 19th century. Nurses are vital to the community. A career in nursing is challenging, while also rewarding as it involves helping sick individuals become healthy again. There are many ways of becoming a nurse in Australia, including TAFE or university courses. As there are many people in need of nurses nationwide, there are always jobs available for nurses. Nurses in Australia have many places they can work in, this includes hospitals and schools. Nurses have the opportunity to have flexible work hours, and as individuals in this career have varied income depending on how long they have been working as a nurse and what type of nurse they are. There are multiple career pathways one may follow within nursing such as paediat