The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Photocopy of the badge presented to students of PTS 100 by the committee of NDSN graduates Association, provided by Judith Ferris.NDSN - photocopy of the badge presented to students of PTS 100 by the committee of NDSN Graduates Association. Badge provided by Judith Ferris. all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., three typed pages

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". To pages of typed recollections written by Merle (Brighton) McRae entitled "The Nursing Bursary" for the book "The First of its Kind" Merle was at the NDSN and Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) for the period 1956-59, PTS 29.NDSN - two pages of recollections entitled "The Nursing Bursary" for the book "The First of its Kind" written by Merle (Brighton) McRae at the NDSN and Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) for the period 1956-59, PTS 29. submitted by Merle McRae 18 Morrison Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., two typed pages

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Single page of email notes, sent from an iPad, by Chris McGlade with her vivid memories of Lister House for PTS 92 from 1978 and nursing at NDSN.NDSN - single page of email notes, sent from an iPad, by Chris McGlade with vivid memories of Lister House for PTS 92 from 1978 and nursing at NDSN.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., email notes

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by Bendigo Modern Press. Single hand-written sheet from Leone Martin (April 2015), PTS School 67, thoughts and Reflections of times at Lister House and the NDSN.NDSN - single hand-written correspondence from Leone Martin to Mrs Ruth Piantra (nee Maxwell) PTS School 67, April 2015, for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind". Page is readable and unsigned by Leone Martin, addressed to Mrs Ruth Piantra (Maxwell) 11 Johnston St., Bellbird Park, 4301all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., single hand-written page of reflections

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by Bendigo Modern Press. NDSN typed correspondence from Jean McArthur PTS 62.NDSN typed correspondence from Jean McArthur PTS 62, April 2015, for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind". all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., single hand-written page of reflections

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by Bendigo Modern Press. NDSN - newspaper cuttings (2) of graduation photograph and text for eight nurses with the Director of Nursing from Bendigo Advertiser Thurs. 2 June 1966 for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind". NDSN - newspaper cuttings (2) of graduation photograph and text for eight nurses with the Director of Nursing from Bendigo Advertiser Thurs. 2 June 1966 for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind". Director of Nursing Miss Ruth Baker Graduating Nurses: Sheila MacKenzie, Robyn James, Marilyn Clark, Helen Branson, Joy Linton, Brenda Robertson, Joyce Tonkin and Rana Cable.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., single hand-written page of reflections

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by Bendigo Modern Press. Three pages of correspondence emails from Denise Main, PTS School 24A, thoughts and Reflections of times at Lister House and the NDS 1954-57. NDSN - Three pages of correspondence emails from Denise Main, PTS School 24A, thoughts and Reflections of times at Lister House and the NDS 1954-57. All for information from Denise Main for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind".all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., four a4 pages of personal anecdotes

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo, by Bendigo Modern Press. Three pages of emailed correspondence from Fay Bourke.Three A4 pages of personal stories and one page of correspondence from Erica Lightbody. All for information from Fay Bourke for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind".all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., four a4 pages of personal anecdotes, one page of correspondence and a photocopy of a photo

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Single hand-written memories from Joy McKay (nee Phelan) of NDSN for PTS 19 from 1953.NDSN - hand-written memories from Joy McKay (nee Phelan) of NDSN for PTS 19 from 1953. Text on hole punched A4 paper.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., email notes

General Trained Nurse certificate for Marjorie Jean Burke issued by Fairfield Hospital Training School for Nurses. This also states that Miss Burke resided at Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital where she was trained in the nursing of infectious diseases; and at Bendigo Base Hospital where she received training in general medical and surgical cases.Miss Burke was a nurse, midwife and infant welfare sister. This collection covers her many qualifications throughout Australia and Great Britain, including references both professional and personal. When Miss Burke returned to Australia, she was employed at Diamond Valley Community Hospital as a nurse in 1953 and as Deputy Matron 1954-1971.Certificate typed on cream card and pasted into brown leatherette folder."Bourke" spelt incorrectly, corrected (to Burke) and initialled.marjorie jean burke, nurses, diamond valley community hospital, bendigo base hospital, fairfield infectious diseases hospital

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Original page in colour including photograph and description of the reunion of the Class of 64 in 2014. The photograph is titled "Fun Times. The group of 20 enjoyed reminiscing about their training back in the 1960's when they reunited on Saturday. The description described their meeting as 17 year olds at Lister House and their reunion 50 years later. The ladies remembered their fun when they were training. Their first pay packet was 3 pounds 4 /6. Original coloured full pagearticle and photograph from the Bendigo Advertiser Thursday February 20 2014memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Front and back cover of a small thankyou cardboard card with the words. Thank You on the front and a sketch of a teddy bear sitting at a desk writing. The back cover has the symbol Teddy Bear Lane. Inside the card was a blank page and on the other page is the handwritten note: "Dear Maree and Committee, Thank you for all of your hard work in making the NDSN 50th reunion a huge success. I enjoyed myself greatly. Yours Sandra Waugh, School 61. Four sides, front sketch and thank you, second page blank, third page the note and the back page is the details of the publishing company of the card. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Copy of a newspaper article in unknown newspaper published on Saturday 17 April 1976 titled "Ten Pretty Girls Make History of School of Nursing. Pilot Group graduates". Included is a photograph of the ten students who graduated from the NDSN. The names listed are Helen McLean, Marigold Vercoe, Karen Watts, Sheryn Dunn, Jennifer Campbell, Sherilyn Pedretti, Elizabeth Coles, Joan Buchanan, Karen Lowndes, Lynley Gibbons. There is also a description of the graduation event including dignitaries who attended including Mayor R.L Campbell and Kevin Houlahan who was the chairman of the committee of management of NDSN. The guest speaker was Mr Kevin McMahon who was Deputy Chief Nursing Officer of the Victorian Council of Nursing. Special awards were made to the nurses who averaged 85% in their exams. The newspaper article and photograph have been cut and pasted and attached to the document. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Original page from the Bendigo Advertiser on 19 November 1970. Includes photograph of three nurses with a skeleton with the caption " The skeleton came out of the closet this week at Northern District School of Nursing - but it was all in a good cause - for the edification of nurses attending the refresher course at the school. Pictured are Sisters V.Mills Mincha, J. Gourley, Inglewood and P. Byrne, Bendigo. In the accompanying information is about nurses undertaking a six week refresher. Seventeen nurses attended from Rochester, Kerang, Campbell Town, Mincha, Swan Hill, Mildura, Heathcote, Inglewood, Kamarooka and Bendigo. Original page from the Bendigo Advertiser folded. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Description by Elaine West about her experience as a School 45 nurse who travelled by bus from Mildura to Bendigo. The article was titled "A Cold Night in St Kilda. The nurses came from Wattle Street hostel. Then they drove in a car which wasn't quite roadworthy to a meeting at the Nurses Memorial Centre in St Kilda. memoir, nursing, wattle st hostel

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Copy of newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser, January 1973 "Special Notice Nursing Vacancies". NDSN will being a PILOT PROJECT for three year general nursing on 1st February 1973. Only 12 girls will be accepted. Includes Age Range, Education, Medical Examination and Personal Interview. Article signed by "The Dean" Northern District School of Nursing. The newspaper article and photograph has been copied from the original newspaper. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.This is a copy of a photograph of a plaque titled "Servientes" which remembers the Northern District School of Nursing which operated from March 1950 course which trained nurses in a three-year course. This was the forerunner to current courses. Copy of a photograph in colour. The plaque is brown and the inscription in in gold writing. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Seven pages of memories compiled by Dorothy Schultz (nee Ward) of attending NDSN Lister House from 1959 in PTS 41. Four pages of typed memories of routines, uniforms, lessons, stories A nursing quote (unattributed) Acceptance to commencing training on Wed 18th 1959 list of equipment on commencement of a preliminary training schoolthe first of its kind., nursing

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.A small laminated wall sign on fawn paper with black typed font. This sign dates to the 1950s and outlines the basic aim of the Northern District School of Nursing as well as five means to the achievement of the aim. memoir, nursing, at lister house.

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Four documents published in 1944 relating to the training of student nurses in Victoria based on memorandums prepared by The Royal College of Nursing and the British Hospital Association. The documents provide a report on the current training of nurses in Victoria, a list of equipment required by training schools and advice by The Sister Tutor Section on the establishment of Central Preliminary Training Schools. The documents are photocopies of the originals and are typewritten.nursing, at lister house., nurse training, sister tutor section, royal college of nursing

Book with dustjacket. Book has a black cover, with title, author's name, publisher's name and mark embossed in gold on spine. Dust jacket has a black background, with title and author's name printed in red on front and spine. Also, on the front of the dust jacket is a black and white photograph of a woman with dark hair wearing a lace cap and collar (Florence Nightingale by Claudius Erskine Goodman)non-fictionThis is a study based on research into the records of the Nightingale Fund and how it was used to finance various experiments in nursing and midwifery training in the nineteenth century. It traces the development of nurse training and discusses problems that beset a fledgling profession.florence nightingale, nightingale fund, nursing-study and teaching, midwifery-study and teaching, nightingale training school=london

Cover has black background title and authors name in white print on front and spine. Black and white photo of Judith Palfrey (Mullaney) as a 3rd year nurse on front. Description of book, author information and two photos of hospital words on back cover. Photos of nursing students within.non-fictionRecollections of 28 middle-aged women of their nursing training that they undertook together at the Alfred Hospital in the 1960's. What nursing has meant to this group, how it changed them as people, and if they identified as nurses whether they work in nursing or not, were questions addressed in this book.nurses, nurse training, alfred hospital, friendship

Paperback book, with red cover. Tile and authors name on front cover and spine. Coloured photo of stained glass widow in Alfred Hospital chapel on front cover. Photos on back cover of author, and sculptures that now stand on the site of Coronado.non-fictionA history of nurse training at the Alfred Hospital. based on oral history, diaries, letters and papers written by nurses.alfred hospital, nursing history, ahnl, hospitals-victoria-history

White binding, title in red and black writing, some group G nurses photos and AHNL badge on front covernon-fictionSignificant record of nursing at the Alfred Hospital in the late 1950's-early 1960's and is accompanied by pictures, stories, anecdotes and documents of that period.nurses, nurse training, alfred hospital, ahnl

Document, Northern District School of Nursing, farewell to Lister House. It is with Pride and sadness that we say farewell to LISTER HOUSE.This will end 39 years of Nurse Training unique in Australia. The final farewell to student nurses in the present Certificate Course at the Northern District School of Nursing will take place on June 8th,1989 when School 108 completes Examinations.The old mansion, LISTER HOUSE, belonged to Bendigo's golden years of the 19th Century. By courtesy of Ron Webb and Jenny Reid. The front cover depicts a drawing of Lister House by G.Samson '81.Ron Webb and Jenny Reiddocument, lister house

Illustrated book with white front and back covers and red spine. The front cover has a red, black and white photograph of a nurse: Matron Adelaide (Maud) Kellett. Title and author's name are printed in red below this photo. Abbreviated title and author's name printed in white on the spine. Back cover has abbreviated title printed in red and a summary of the book printed in black.non-fictionScarlet Poppies analyses the impact the military paradigm had upon the challenges faced by the 2,468 civilian trained nurses who joine the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). The complex relationship between the male dominated military model and the female dominated Nightingale system of nursing training by the First World War nurses is examined in detail.world war 1914-1918, military nursing-australia, nurses, australia army-nurses