The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.This is a two page stapled carbon copy of the Report of Conference between representatives of the Nurses’ Board, Hospitals and Charities Commission, Department of Health, and the School Executive Committee held 10th July 1952 at Lister House. General discussion covered the status of small hospitals as trainee capable, the ability of school staff to train students in various hospitals and the selection of students for training with official advice to be awaited from the Nurses’ Board.Added in pencil to date of conference ‘July 1952’ and in pencil added to those present, ‘H Ferguson - Nurses Board’.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.(A) is a photocopy of pages 5 to 6 of The Hospital Magazine of June 1952 describing ‘Nurses’ Week” at the Northern District School of nursing and describes activities in a week designed to showcase the Nursing Profession to the public and attract new recruits. (B) is Photocopy of pages 13 to 20 of The Hospital Magazine of June, 1952. Entitled “The Student Nurse” Short Post Graduate Course - 1952 at College of Nursing, Australia. These are notes of lecture given by Miss Gwenyth Williams, Nursing Executive Officer, Hospitals and Charities Commission, Melbourne. Lecture covers profession of nursing, selection and training.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.Three page typewritten Letter to Hospitals following meeting of Education Committee 23/10/51approves the Northern District School of Nursing as a registered training authority, lists the associated hospitals, details enrolment, examination, recruitment and selection of students. Added in pencil at top of page 1, ‘Oct 1951’ and in pencil added ‘Nurses Board 1958’.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.Three page carbon copy record of Conference between Representatives of the School, Matrons, Managers and Secretaries of the Associated Hospitals 4th September 1953. Discusses closing of Advisory Committee, need for accurate staffing records, of student progress, leave etc. Also discussed trainee departures and moves between hospitals.nurse education

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.Printed booklet of sixteen pages with soft cardboard sea green cover faded to mustard brown. Cover has silver printed details 'The Northern District School of Nursing First Annual Report' and in black 'of Committee of Management for the twelve months ended 31st March, 1951, Lister House Rowan Street Bendigo. Contents cover Office Bearers, Photos and details of Nurses' residences, dining room and some students, educational details, Matrons Conference and Income and expenditure. There are six copies.ndsn, nursing, annual reports

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.Two stapled pages headed Lister House which includes brief notes of happenings during 1950s and 1960s and includes dates of purchase of properties: Lister House, October 1949, Eurella, February 1950, Mayfort, September 1951, 99 Wattle Street, March 1950 and Short Street, December 1954.matrons conference, dates of school openings, residences

Educational teaching chart used at the Northern District School of Nursing, Rowan Street, Bendigo.Couloured educational chart of the brain and limbic systems. Plastic coated canvas with wooden header and footer. Written on Label on lower edge - Supplied by Adam, Rouilly & Co LTD. Human Osteology Anatomy, Shropshire House, 179 Tottenham Court Road, London. education chart, nurse training, lister house, northern district school of 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 1989.8593.3 Negative of photograph of a pencil drawing of NDSN Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo by C. Samson 1981.ndsn, nursing