Illustrated book. Front cover, within a light grey border, has part of title and authors names printed in white on a green background, also on this background are illustrations of nurses' caps in graduating colour shades of green to white. Between the title and authors names is a light pink square offset on a larger dark pink rectangle. On this square the rest of the title is printed in black ink. Abbreviated title, authors and publishers name are printed in black ink on a grey background. On the back cover are printed a synopsis of the book, authors details and publishers name on a grey rectangular background, with a green border.non-fictionThis book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. It traces the difficult steps that the nursing profession has made towards forging its identity within medicine, improving wages and conditions and the transferring of nurse education into the tertiary sector. The book culminates with the nurses' strike of 1986.nurses - victoria-history, nursing-victoria-history, royal victorian college of nursing, royal australian nursing federation-victorian branch-history

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a white cover with title, author's and publisher's names printed in black ink on spine. Dustjacket is white, with title and author's name in black print on front and spine. Also on front cover is a coloured photo of a district nurse holding a child.non-fictionA history of the Royal District Nursing Service, from the foundation of the Melbourne District Nursing Society in 1855 up to 1974.melbourne district nursing society, royal district nursing service, nursing-victoria-history

Illustrated book with red cover. On the front is a black and white photo of two nurses standing beside a patient in an oxygen tent (Royal Melbourne Hospital [ca.1950s]). Title and authors names printed on front cover and spine. Also on front cover is the logo of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses. On the back cover is information about the authors.non-fictionThe book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.intensive care nursing, australian college of critical care nurses-history

Illustrated book with light green cover, title embossed in gold colour on frontnon-fictionA history of nursing in South Australia from 1837-1937.nursing-south australia-history, nurses-south australi-history, hospitals-south australia-history

Trainee uniform 3rd year.Long sleeves worn until 1920s till 1947.Worn by Marjorie R.Hood.Grad 1927. (27.01) Catalogue work sheet missing.Thought to be one of the only examples of trainee nurses uniform of the 1920s era in the ahnl archive collection.Reasonable condition. .Full length dress.Length from rt shoulder to hemline 125cms.From armpit to armpit of bodice 55cms.Full Length sleeves 66cms. Navy white cotton material in miniature houndstooth pattern.Small pocket LHS bodice.3 white fabric covered buttons on front of bodice.Press stud on neckline.X2 hook& eyes at waistband.x2 press studs off centre on skirt opening.Full length sleeves with 3cms cuff.Gathered at yoke,waist and sleeves.Slit pocket on RHS skirt. Re Apron 27-36.White apron made from Finleys sheeting.Yellow stain & repaired tear on skirt of apron.3 buttons on back to attach crossover straps. On waistline of apron Marjorie Hood written in black ink on back of waistline of apron. Re Apron 27-02 white Apron made from Finleys sheeting. Repaired midline tear from neck,10cms. From mid bib from waistline 11cm repaired (with modern day iron on white patch.) On Left side of apron another sown on patch repair. Minor ?ink stains on skirt. Some discolouration of skirt particularly over shoulders of apron straps on outside and underside of hemline. 3 canvas covered buttons on waistline to attach apron straps. Marjorie Hood written in black ink on back of waistline of apron. Re Collar: unstained white.Good condition.Square edge. Re cuffs x 2: Lt cuff has multiple rust stains.Rt cuff unstained.Rectangle yellowed cufflink studs. Re Belt.Yellow discolouration.Good condition. (K.M. Hiatt in blue embroidery on white label sown onto belt-more modern and used to complete ini form). Re 3rd year ArmBand.yellow discolouration.Solid Red coloured Maltese cross in felted wool attached.(in black ink 86.01 on back of armband) Oil marks front of skirt section.Evidence of fraying on RHS skirt.Discolouration stain 12cms x9cms approx on skirt over pocket RHS.

Leah Rosenthal ARRC enlisted in 1915 and embarked 18.12.15 from Australia to join the QAIMNSP service. Her service was terminted on 9.5.19. She was awarded the ARRC (2nd class) for her work at a CCS on the Western Front. Articles written about her state that she was also awarded an "MM". ARRC, (Royal Red Cross). CCS, (Casualty Clearing Station). MM, (Military Medal) QAIMNSP, (Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service) A brother Samuel was KIA in the war, refer 620. The badge was an “Empress Club 1914 Emergency Voluntary Aid Committee badge”which was a Ladies Club in Dover street Piccadilly. “Fortiter Fideliter” meaning “Strongly Faithful”. The centre of the badge is a Maltese Cross. There is a ribbon with the badge but missing. During WW1 the Club was used as a War Supply Depot. In 1917 a Red Cross hut was opened on the roof of the building. Pre war Leah had done her training at Alfred Hospital. After the war Leah and close friend Isabella Jobson bought St Lukes Private Hospital and renamed it “Vimy House”. Leah passed away in 1930. Isabella inaugurated and annual prize in Leah’s name at the Alfred Hospital for the best Theatre Nurse. Isabella had gone with Leah to England and they both served together during WW1..1) Medals, court mounted set of (3) re L.Rosenthal. 1, 1914-1915 Star. 2. War Medal 1914 -1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved. .2) Badge metal slightly oval Red cross centre with white and gold trimming. In gold lettering "Fortiter Fideliter 1914" around the outside.,1) Sister L Rosenthal Q.A.I.M.N.S.Pmedals, hospitals, military, nursing

A proctoscope was used in wards/outpatient or emergency department for examination of the anus and rectum Of significance to the AHNL as nurses were involved in the preparation of equipment and patient.Consist of two parts, both made of siler coloured metal. Part one is the speculum, flared at one end and has an angled handle, with a small inlet that connects to the body of the proctoscope. Part two is the obturator, which has an olivary tip, and handle (four sided) connected by narrow rodmade in England stamped on one side of handle of speculum at base, previous catalogue number written in black ink. ward 12 No 6. engraved on other side of handle.' On one face of obturator handle Alfred Hospital is engraved. on second face Wd22/23 is engraved, on third face a letter T is engraved, on the fourth face is a scratched out engraving and the letter T. The old catalogue number is written in permanent black in on this fourth face. medical equipment, proctoscope, medical procedures

CUSTOMISED SIGNAGE (remembered by trainees as) IDENTIFYING THE EARLY PREMISES OF THE PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE ALFRED HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING. THE ORIGINAL SITE WAS CORONADO MANSION (FLATS AT THE TIME OF SALE) WAS PURCHASED BY THE ALFRED HOSPITAL IN 1950 AS ACCOMODATION FOR TRAINED STAFF. see attached reference website for photographs.REMEMBERED AS A VENUE FOR PRELIMINARY TRAINING OF STUDENT NURSES AND ACCOMODATION FOR SENIOR STAFFmasonite rectangular name plateALFRED HOSPITAL/SCHOOL OF NURSING/CORONADOalfred hospital (melbourne)-history, alfred hospital school of nursing, coronado, signage, trained nurses accomodation

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

?early 1900, combined bedpan/urinal for use of bedridden patientsused by nurses in providing essential carecream glazed porcelain bedpan, with urinal spout at upper margin of deepest end faded white label on upper surface, 178-01[BEDPAN/SAVED by E.EMMS/given to Dot Angel]bedpan, urinal, glazed ceramic, ahnl, alfred hospital (melbourne)-history

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Critical Care and Perioperative courses at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeCream circular metal badge with gilt border and back, and two gilt metal bars attached by two small gilt metal rings each On the face of the badge are the words 'Alfred Hospital' in gilt and red Maltese cross with gilt lamp. On the top bar are the words 'perioperative', and on the second bar 'critical care' in black. On the back of the badge is a metal pin with catch and the makers name 'Cashs'. Maker's name is also on the baralfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, perioperative nursing

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Critical Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with two segments removed, white outer band and red bar in centre, al edged in gilt, and a gilt back with pin and catch. On the white border are the words 'Alfred & Associated Hospitals' in gilt and on the red bar 'Critical Care' also in giltalfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Intensive Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with white border and red Maltese cross on a dark blue background in the middle with gilt border, back and metal catch. On the white border are the word 'Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing'alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Intensive Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with white border and red Maltese cross on a dark blue background in the middle with gilt border, back and metal catch. On the white border are the word Alred Hospital Intensive Carealfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Critical Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeCream circular metal badge with gilt border and back, and a gilt metal bar attached by two small gilt metal rings On the face of the badge are the words 'Alfred Hospital' in gilt and red Maltese cross with gilt lamp. On the bar are the words 'critical care' in black. On the back of the badge is a metal pin with catch and the makers name 'Cashs'. Maker's name is also on the baralfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing

Book has a yellow white and purple cover with black print. A black and white illustration of a woman wearing a bonnet with a bow (from a watercolour of Florence Nightingale painted by J. Barrett in 1956) on the front cover, this is surrounded by a yellow frame. Below this border the publishers name is printed in black on a white background. At the top of the front cover authors name is printed on a yellow background, below this the title is printed on a purple background, and below this, on a white background a comment is printed re Florence Nightingale. Title, author's name and printers mark are also printed on the spine. On the back cover title and publisher's names are printed along with two reviews of the book.non-fictionBiography of Florence Nightingale, from her early life and training to her ground breaking work during the Crimean War and her lifelong advocacy for healthcare reform.florence nightingale, nurses-great britain-biography, crimean war

Book with light brown cover, title and author's name embossed in gilt on front.non-fictionThis book was intended "to give hints for thought to women who have personal charge of the health of others...Knowledge which everyone ought to have-distinct from medical knowledge, which only a professional can have".nursing, florence nightingale

Book has an illustration of three people in Victorian dress on the front cover in shades of purple. A woman (Florence Nightingale) is in the foreground, and another woman and a soldier are to her right. Title and authors name are printed over this illustration in white ink. Author's surname, abbreviated title and ISBN are printed in white on a grey background on the spine, The back cover has a summary of the book is printed in black on a cream background within a light brown border.non-fictionThis book was intended "to give hints for thought to women who have personal charge of the health of others...Knowledge which everyone ought to have-distinct from medical knowledge, which only a professional can have".florence nightingale, nurses, nursing, caregivers

Illustrated book with white cover with blue and white print featuring on the front a drawing of two nurses. The nurse on the left is depicted in a long 19th century style dress, while the nurse on the right is in a 20th century style uniform. The drawing is repeated on the back Title and author's name are printed on the front cover and spine.non-fictionThis book details the history and impact of the Nightingale Training School, established by Florence Nightingale at St Thoms' Hospital, London in 1860. The book covers the school's development from its founding to its centenary in 1960. It highlights Nightingale's philosophy of nursing and its practical implementation, particularly emphasizing the importance of environmental conditions for patient health. The book also explores the school's global impact and its role in shaping modern nursing.florence nightingale, st thomas's hospital london, nursing-education-history

Book with dustjacket and protective covering. The dustjacket has a purple background, with title and author's name in grey print on front and spine. Front of dust jacket also has a black and white photograph of 12 women and a man. 10 of these women are in dressed in nurses uniforms, another wears a white cap, and the woman in the centre is wearing a white scarf on her head (Florence Nightingale with a group of nurses from London Hospitals at Claydon. Standing behind her are her brother in-in-law Sir Henry Verney (owner of Claydon) and the matron Miss Crossland).non-fictionThis book challenges the traditional view of Nightingale as a saintly figure, presenting a more complex and critical portrait. The book analyzes how Nightingale leveraged her personal relationships and influence to advance her public health and nursing reforms, highlighting her achievements and less savory tactics.florence nightingale, nurse administrators-great britain, nurrse-history, nursing-history

Book with brown cover, title embossed in silver on front. Title, editor's surname and publisher's name embossed in silver on the spine.non-fictionA compilation of Florence Nightingale's essays and writings: Subsidiary notes as to the introduction of female nursing into military hospitals (1858), Notes on nursing: what it is and what it is not (1859), Notes on different systems of nursing; from notes on hospitals (a pamphlet 1863), Suggestions on a system of nursing for hospitals in India (1865), Suggestions on the subject of providing, training and organizing nurses for the sick poor in workhouse infirmaries (1867) On trained nurses for the sick poor (a pamphlet, 1876), Nurses, training of , and nursing the sick (1882), Sick-nursing and health-nursing (1893), Health teaching in towns and villages, rural hygiene (1894).florence nightingale, nurses-history, nursing-history

Illustrated book with dark pink cover. Title and author's name are printed on the front cover and spine. Also on the front cover are three small oval black and white photographs within individual decorative borders (Florence Nightingale, a woman wearing glasses ca.1980's, and a woman wearing Victorian dress carrying a bag). On the back cover is a black and white is a black and white photograph of the author (Elizabeth Burchill] and information about her life.non-fictionThis book is a historical account of Australian nursing, tracing it's development from Florence Nightingale's influence to 1990. It explores the role of nursing in various settings, including war, peace, and public health, and highlights key figures and milestones in the profession.nursing-australia-history, history of nursing-australia

Illustrated book has been covered with adhesive dark blue plastic. Handwritten in silver on the spine are the words 'Hist of N I' and the number 9.non-fictionThis book focuses on the early life and work of Florence Nightingale, particularly her contribution to healthcare and nursing, up to her involvement in the Crimean War. The book also explores Nightingale's experiences in the Crimean War, where she helped establish a hospital and improved sanitation, leading to better care for the soldiers. The book also delves into the impact of her work and its influence on civilian hospital reforms in Great Britain.florence nightingale, military nursing-history, nurses-biography, nursing-history, crimean war 1853-1856-medical care

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover, with the emblem of the Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse training school embossed in gilt on the front. Abbreviated title and authors names are embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a pale blue background, with title and authors names printed in dark blue ink on the front and spine. Also on the front cover is a coloured illustration of a nurse in uniform, wearing a cap and cape (portrait of Jane Bell O.B.E by Vernon Jones, 1948). On the back cover is a black and white photograph of doorway (What is now Jane Bell House, Lonsdale St Melbourne, formerly, the Melbourne Hospital, established 1846). non-fictionThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as the Lady Superintendent at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides insights into her leadership from 1910 to 1934 and highlights her legacy in the nursing profession, including a good account of her service as a Principal Matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 1.jane bell, nurse administrators-victoria-biography, royal melbourne hospital, nursing-education

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover, with the emblem of the Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse training school embossed in gilt on the front. Abbreviated title and authors names are embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a pale blue background, with title and authors names printed in dark blue ink on the front and spine. Also on the front cover is a coloured illustration of a nurse in uniform, wearing a cap and cape (portrait of Jane Bell O.B.E by Vernon Jones, 1948). On the back cover is a black and white photograph of doorway (What is now Jane Bell House, Lonsdale St Melbourne, formerly, the Melbourne Hospital, established 1846). non-fictionThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as the Lady Superintendent at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides insights into her leadership from 1910 to 1934 and highlights her legacy in the nursing profession, including a good account of her service as a Principal Matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 1.jane bell, nurse administrators-victoria-biography, royal melbourne hospital, nursing-education

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a red cover, with abbreviated title, author's and publisher's names embossed in gilt on spine. The dust jacket has a white background, with a black and white photograph of a woman wearing a hat with feathers (Edith Cavell at her trial, October 1915). Author's name (in black) and book title (in orange) are printed above this photograph. Author's name, book title and publisher's name are also printed on the spine (in Black ink).non-fictionThis book tells the story of the British nurse, Edith Cavell, who was executed by the Germans during World War I for aiding Allied soldiers escape from Belgium. The book explores her contributions to nursing, her work establishing the first nursing school in Brussels, and her involvement with the Belgian Resistance. It highlights her bravery and humanitarianism in the face of danger, ultimately leading to her tragic death.edith cavell, nurses-biography

Book has a light blue cover, with title, author's and publisher's name embossed in grey on the spine.non-fictionThis book recounts the life of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who became a key figure in the Belgian resistance during World War I. The book explores Cavell's background, from her childhood to her time as a governess and her eventual entry into the nursing profession. It details her establishment of Belgium's first nursing school, her work with wounded soldiers, and the events leading to her execution by German authorities.edith cavell, nurses-biography

Illustrated book with blue cover. Title (white and black ink) and author's name are printed on the front cover along with a black and white photograph of a woman wearing glasses in a trained nurse's uniform with veil (Jean Headberry [ca.1950]). On the back cover the words 'A life of Service' are printed in white along with six black and white photographs of aspects of Jean Headberry's life.non-fictionBiography of Jean Evelyn Headberry, Alfred Hospital nursing graduate, army nurse, and later Dean of the Melbourne School of Nursing.jean evelyn headberry 1911-1993, melbourne school of nursing-history, nurses-victoria-biography, nurses-in-service training-victoria-history, nursing -education-victoria-history, alfred hospital nursing

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a light green cover with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo embossed in gilt on the spine. Dust jacket has a photograph of a woman (Elizabeth Burchill) and baby as background to the front, with title and author's name printed in white. Spine and back of dust jacket are olive green in colour with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo printed in white on the spine.non-fictionElizabeth Burchill offers a personal account of her experiences working as a nurse in Papua New Guinea during the 1960's. The book provides insights into the medical challenges, cultural differences and daily life of nurses serving a population with unique health needs and beliefs, including encounters with traditional practices and the establishment of medical facilities in remote areas.elizabeth burchill 1904-2003, nursing-papua new guinea, missions, medical-papua new-guinea