Booklet with brown cover and black print, title on front along with Alfred Hospital logo.non-fictionPrinted booklet containing the prospectus from 1981 for Alfred Hospital Cardiac and Intensive care nursing courses.alfred hospital school of nursing, intensive care, cardiac nursing

Illustrated book with orange toned photograph of Miss Jane Bell (Lady Superintendent 1910-1934) with her nursing staff on retirement in 1934, with handwriting overlay on cover. Title and author's name appear in white print on front cover and spine. Hospital crest on base of spine.non-fictionThe story starts in the 1840's when Melbourne was a small settlement, and funds were raised to care for the sick and poor and interweaves the theme of nursing with the history of Melbourne and Victoria over more than 150 years. It also includes an appendix of all nurses who graduated (RMH and MSN - Melbourne School of Nursing) in the formal training years of 1890-1993.royal melbourne hospital-history, royal melbourne hospital-nursing-history, nursing-victoria-history, hospitals-victoria -history, melbourne school of nursing-history

Examinations were an integral part of nurse's training, and this sign was displayed outside an examination room.Examinations were an integral part of nurse's training, and this sign was displayed outside an examination room.Rectangular metal sign, buff off-white with stencilled black lettering in capitals, with cropped corners.QUIET PLEASE/EXAMINATIONS/IN PROGRESSalfred hospital school of nursing, metal plaque, nursing examinations

Used by nursing staff to assist with feeding patientsUsed by nursing staff to assist with feeding patients white enamel spouted feeding mug with blue handlesticker label to upper surface near spout - GENUINE SWEDISH WHITE/ENAMELLED WARE/COMPANY LOGO/GUARANTEED PURE/AND OF HIGHEST QUALITYpatient care, alfred hospital nurses league, alfred hospital school of nursing, linay pavillion, nutrition

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

Northern District School of NursingFive handwritten pages of memories of NDSN Nursing School 59 by Rosemary Baker. Includes information on clothing requirements, living in hostels and learning. Mention of Miss Long being mainly involved with administrative work.nursing, nurse education

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.A silver-plated Georgen style silver plated floral bowl in its original box. The base is ten centimetres diameter pedestal with a decorative scroll around the edge, it's five centimetres high and tapers four and a half centimetres. The bowl has a flat bottom with curved sides that rise six centimetres to a 14 centimetre opening. The lid has a decorative scroll on its edge which supports an open grid of five concentric circles with eight pieces radiating from the centre circle. Inside the bowl there is an eight centimetre diameter plastic frame to hold flowers. Engraved on the bowl is NORTHEN DISTRICT SCHOOL OF NURSING IN APPRICIATION POLICE EXAMINATIONS 1982. Engraved on the base is SILVER PLATED IANTHE OF ENGLAND The brown cardboard box has blue and white writing- IANTHE No 178 GEOGIAN STYLE, an image of the bowl, SILVER PLATED FLORAL BOWL. There is a small white sticker with black numbers 177 On the box written with black ink - GIFT ndns, floral bowl, police examinations 1982

Fourteen Miniature Models of Nurses from Primitive Era to 1980's. They were Dean Nancy Long's idea and she had them made. They were used for "Careers" information when visiting High Schools. In 1972 when the uniforms changed from traditional to more modern trend they created interest for prospective trainee nurses. Each has a frame and a name tag in Roman script Collection of fourteen miniature Dolls. These dolls were used as a teaching aid at the Northern District School of Nursing.Titles of Dollsnursing uniforms, educational equipment, careers

Book, The Story of the Northern District School of Nursing by Frank Cusack.Traditionally, nurse education in Australia has been conducted within hospitals specially registered for the purpose.When the idea of a School of Nursing detached from the hospital-scene was mooted in Victoria in 1949. However , under the sponsorship of that State's Hospitals and Charity Commission it was adopted. The School was commenced in 1950 in ''Lister House'', an old mansion belonging to that city's golden years. Copy signed by the author 3/8/1976Frank Cusackbendigo, history, lister house - nursing, local history

Northern District School of NursingTwo pages of typewritten memories of NDSN School 28 from Dr Pamela Bell nee Thacker together with a two page description of the night circus members joined their party and copy of a telegram received on her finals and a drawing received from the Telegraph boys after receiving her fiftieth congratulatory telegram. Also included is a copy of an invitation to a reception for Princess Alexandra and a Bendigo Advertiser article about the invitees.nursing, nurse education

Northern District School of NursingOne typewritten page of memories of Cheryle Pearse NDSN Schoool 69 discusses the Bursary and how her parents gave her a sewing machine on the completion of her course, paid for with the bursary monies.nursing, nurse education, nursing bursary

Northern District School of NursingTwo handwritten pages of 'Nostalgia' of Lister House by Mary Bull (nee Tuiniva) from Tonga in School 44.. She emphasizes how it was a special place of welcome.nursing, ndsn

Northern District School of NursingA thirteen page typewritten memory by Fay Bourke, NDSN School 28 of the history of the NDSN and nurse education together with some reminiscences much of which was included in the book, 'The First of Its Kind"nurse education, nursing, ndsn

Northern District School of NursingStory of a con-man met with on a bus while trainee nurse was travelling to Bendigo for her 2nd year block.con-man, nurse education

Northern District School of NursingTwo copies of typewritten notes of NDSN School 11 by Thelma Carrel (nee Bullock) who began with Sr. Dowel as supervisor. Memories of prac lectures. After Bendigo she went to Footscray & District Hospital working in pediatrics.Note in pen at base of notes together with name and address.nursing, ndsn, footscray & district hospital

Northern District School of NursingThree pages of memories of NDSN School 25 by Elizabeth Phillips (nee Fowler) and Elsie Brown (nee Skinner) with mention of Sr. Rachel Dowel and Miss Long (Dean). Mention of residences and difference of life in Bendigo compared with Milldura.nursing, ndsn

Northern District School of NursingOne page of anecdotes of student nurses of the NDSN by Jan Bosher together with covering note and photo of School 60.nursing, ndsn

Northern District School of NursingTypewritten memories of Juanita Aitken (nee Howe) of NDSN School 53 and residence at 99 Wattle Street, Bendigo. Also mention of hostels at Eurella in View Street and Mayfort. Mentions of Matron Baker, Miss Stock, Miss Long, Mr Hutley and Miss Turner. There is one extra copy.Some paragraphs on first and second page ticked with pen. Name in pen on first page. nursing, nurse education

Northern District School of NursingMemories of Jan Tol (Pope) School 22, Leonie Martin, School 67 and Pam Mathers (1960s) of nurse training and experiences.Some paragraphs on first page marked with pen. Name in pen on second page and pen marks after second paragraph on page 2.nursing, nurse education

Northern District School of NursingFive handwritten pages purporting to be a copy of a letter sent from Jack Hutly to Josephine (Jo Pellissier) when at College of Nursing Melbourne studying for her Diploma Nursing Education. Submitted by Marg Coad, School 71.nursing

Northern District School of NursingBrief notes of memories of NDSN School 46 by Rhonda Cameron (Thomas) together with note of names of persons in photo which is not included.nursing, ndsn

Northern District School of NursingList of names of contributors to history of NDSN with School Number and short description of contribution.nursing, nurse education

Northern District School of NursingReminiscences of early nursing training of Ann Downey (Goodman) who commenced at the Children's Hospital in Carlton in 1950 but then changed to Bendigo in School3. There are two copies but pages 'd' and 'e' contain corrections in writing not noted in copies 'b' and 'c'. Mentions tutors: Miss Long, Margo Scott and Peg Donohue and doctors at Bendigo Hospital: her father Dr. Goodman, and Drs Slater, Sandner, Rosenthaal and Newson. After graduation in 1954 her first pay was '3 pounds'. She worked in Rochester. Darwin in the 60s, Sandringham Hospital and set up Southern Nursing Agency in 1971.Corrections on second copy in pen.nurse training, lister house

Northern District School of NursingSigned, handwritten note on nursing training commencing in 1970 by Anne Freeman (Williams). She lists first pay as $21 less board and tax $13 with uniform supplied although personal items such as boots and stockings and books had to be paid by herself. A list provided on commencement included "Pair Bedgegood Brown Lace Ups and Lyle Stockings". She dutifully wore the Lyle stockings on her first day (although they had been almost impossible to find) only to be told, "pantyhose were fine". The accompanying envelope for her notes is included with a ;'Black Caviar' stamp.nurse training, uniform

Northern District School of NursingCovering letter sent by Kaye Elford, (Lewis) School 43 (1959 commencement), with details of photos not with this record. Photos were of trainees: Kaye Lewis (Elford), Betty Evans (Thompson), Gwen Hinneberg (Hooper), Joy Wilson (Samson), Jan Cross (maybe Goss) (Desmond), Anne Dawe (McGregor) and Louise Murpphy (Pettigrove); Wattle Street Hostel and Bendigo Base Hospital Theatre Staff performing mock operation.School number circled in pen on first page.nurse training, friendship

Northern District School of NursingCorrespondence from and to: Jenny Pata (Clutterbuck), Gina Pocock, Joan O'Shea, Diane Cutts and Fay Bourke NDSN trainees at various schools. Included at 'j' is photo of Diane Cutts (right) as Tutor Sister in 1966. The photo was taken in one of the labs and used for a TV commercial. Also included at 'g' 'h' 'i' and 'k' 'l' and 'm' are reminiscences of nursing and hospital life from Jenny Pata to Diane Cutts.nurse training, lister house, "the first of its kind"

Northern District School of NursingTypewritten letter from Rae Rosten discussing her response to having received copies of her training records and her further education and experience in diabetes and gerentology. Attached was an email from Heather Chislett (McCalman) describing a meeting with a patient she had nursed 60 years prior and he wished to thank her. Rae Rosten's letter has her signature.nursing

Northern District School of NursingAmusing anecdotes of her time at Lister House by Suzie Donnelly, School 66.nurse training, lister house

Northern District School of NursingRecollections of Janine Curtis(Watkins) of NDSN School 107 and her time at Lister Housenurse training, lister house

Northern District School of Nursing student memories.Memories of Kathleen McMahon Towner of nurse training, School 49, NDSN 1962-64 and life at Lansellstowe accommodation accompanied with photos and covering letter.nurse education, nurse student accommodation