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". Four pages of memories of working as an unqualified tutor (1966 - 75) and later as a qualified teacher at the NDSN at Lister House Bendigo by Jo Pellisier. Three pages of memories of attending the first-year start-up of the NDSN at Lister House Bendigo by June Palfreyman from 1975 to 1989. PTS School 108 was the final school, when training was transferred to La Trobe University enabling trainees to embark on a University Degree course. Four pages of memories of working as an unqualified tutor (1966 - 75) and later as a qualified teacher at the NDSN at Lister House Bendigo by Jo Pellisier. Her duties covered basic lessons; such as how to fill a hot water bottle to 18-year-old nursing students.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"

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". A short list of memories of attending the NDSN nursing course at Lister House Bendigo by Marlene Perriman (Dates and PTS unspecified). A short list of memories of attending the NDSN nursing course at Lister House Bendigo by Marlene Perriman (Dates and PTS unspecified).all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"

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 two-page letter submitted by Lynn Kerr about her outlining PTS training in the women's surgical ward and the mishap that occurred on her first day with Sister Cappriano.Typed letter with details of first day of nursing training at Women's Surgical Ward.memoir, nursing, women's surgical ward, sister cappriano

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.Three items submitted by Charles Hemley. Included is a letter submitted in personal handwriting by Charles Hemley who was the gardener at NDSN from 1976 to 1989 for the last 13 years. He describes his duties as the gardener and his training consisted of four years of night school at Bendigo TAFE. Included are a photograph of nurses and a gardener sitting on the lawn. Include a newspaper article about Lister House from the Bendigo Advertiser. The photograph has a car parked out the front and the title is Bendigo - The Way we were. There is a brief history of Lister House.memoir, nursing, at lister house., gardener

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.Three-page outline of the life of a student nurse in 1979, School 94. The pages include information about where she came from - Swan Hill and how classes were organized. There is a section about travelling to and from Bendigo, the uniform, rules and regulations and learning to be a nurse, studying and what it was like to be a country person in the new situation.Three pages of typed informationnursing, at lister house., student nurses, ndsn

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". Heather Roberts (nee Campbell); PTS 15 (commenced 1952). Heather commenced work at Bendigo Base Hospital. Two typed pages of memories of attending the NDSN nursing course by Heather Roberts (nee Campbell); PTS 15 (commenced 1952). Heather commenced work at Bendigo Base Hospital. Envelope attached.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"

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.Five-page recollection compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89. Memories covering submission to go to the school, which would be the last NDSN in 1989 where 17 males in the class of 77 trainee nurses. First nursing wage was $96 per week, raised to $110 after the nurse's strike.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"

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.The printed page two of two pages from the Northern District School of Nursing titled "Information for P.T.S. students" From Lister House. It includes Programme, Locker keys, Group Leadersmemoir, nursing, student nurses, 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.Two printed pages from Leigh Kinsman who was a male nurse in a mostly female occupation. This is his response to a questionnaire about why he chose nursing as an occupation. The first page is an introduction and a list of questions to be answered. The second page has his answers to the questions. He was in School 96 in 1980. He ended up working in rural health.Two pages which were addressed to Jenny Clutterbuck.nursing, student nurses, ndsn, male nurses in training

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 typed letter from Norma Lunt who worked in the NDSN office at Lister House from 1952 to 1959. It includes good information about her many office duties and some lighthearted stories. The letter discusses what skills she had to learn and her other duties.Authors signaturendsn, at lister house., working in the office, 1952 - 1959

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 typed pages submitted by Claire (West-Onley) Mortimer, Warrnambool, October 2010 for the period 1952-55.NDSN - three typed pages of reflections on days at NDSN by Claire (West-Onley) Mortimer, PTS 14, October 2010. Text entitled Training Days at St. Arnaud Hospital 1952-1955.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". 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

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.Soft covered 12 page booklet with details about the school. There is a brief history and description of the school with photographs on the first pate. Then follows names of Associated hospitals which are listed with some photographs of the relevant hospitals. Included are Swan hill District Community hospital, Bendigo Base Hospital, Echuca District Community Hospital, Castlemaine District Hospital, Mildura Base Hospital. The next page shows Nursing as a Career with photographs. Listed are prerequisites for training, application and selection procedure, the training programme with photographs and description of each year of training, examinations, hospital teaching, after graduation and other points of interest. 12 pages of mostly photographs of nurses and hospitals with some descriptions and detailsmemoir, nursing, ndsn, training prerequistes, training hospitals

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". 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

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 newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser 17 December 1986 titled " School honors Long's Memory". It includes a photograph of former executive officer of the Bendigo Base Hospital Mr. Norm Phillips in the foyer of the Northern District School of Nursing. The plaque was to honor the school's foundation Dean, Nancy Winifred Long MBE. Mr. Phillips was the original acting secretary and knew Miss Long for 36 years. There is a photograph on the wall of Miss Long.The newspaper article and photograph has been cut out 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.A four-page typed document outlining the author's perceived problems with the current training of nurses in Australia. The author of this work is not identified. The document is dated 2oth January 1949 and has a handwritten note at the end with the initials AWL.nursing, nurse training, post-war 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 two-page letter addressed to Mr.K.Dodgshun M.L.A outlining the concerns of the manager and president of the Ouyen and District Hospital Board. The major concerns were the shortage of nursing staff and the financial situation of the hospital. The letter appeals to the State and Federal Governments for immediate assistance. The letter is dated 2nd November, 1948.nursing, nurse training, post-war nursing, ouyen, ouyen and district 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.A five-page typed document published in September 1945 entitled 'Review of the Problems of Nursing Staff in Hospitals with Suggestions Regarding Future Planning'. The document chiefly deals with the problem of nursing shortage and discusses ways to attract women into the nursing profession. The review is authored by Kaye Scott and Alan.H.Penington.nursing, at lister house., nurse training, kaye scott, alan penington

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 typed 13-page document entitled 'The Royal Melbourne Hospital: Report by the Medical Superintendent on the present hospital system of Nursing Staffing and Nursing Training, together with recommended changes'. This document was published by The Charities Board on 17th December 1946 and authored by J.H.Lindell. nursing, nurse training, royal melbourne hospital, post-war nursing, j.h.lindell

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.An article from the August 1947 edition of The Hospital Magazine on the success of Sister Nancy Long (formerly of the Ballarat Bast Hospital) in obtaining an assistant tutorship at the London University Hospital in England. The article talks about scholarships offered by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation and the lack of post graduate training for nurses in Australia. The article includes a photograph of Sister Nancy Long.nursing, nurse training, post-war nursing, nancy long, florence nightingale international foundation, ballarat base 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.A copy of a copy of a 4-page typed letter sent to the registrar of the Nurses' Board in Melbourne on the 4th December 1947. The document concerns the structure and the setting up of a number of Central Preliminary Training Schools for Nurses in country Victoria. The letter was written by A.M.Sage, the chairman of the Florence Nightingale Committee of Australia, Victorian Branch.nursing, nurse training, post-war nursing, central preliminary training schools, florence nightingale international foundation, nurses'board, a.m.sage

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 two-page typed copy of recommendations arising from a meeting on the 6th December 1948 concerning the recruitment and training of nurses. The document was written by R.F.Watson on the 20th December 1948.nursing, nurse training, post-war nursing, central preliminary training schools, r.f.watson