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.There are eight typed copy pages of Minutes of Conference convened by Nurses' Board of Victoria, Hospital and Charities Commission, NDSN and associated hospitals 15th February 1957. Chairman of the Nurses Board gave an overview of the setup and continuation of the NDSN. Discussion ensued on the necessary movement of students between hospitals and the benefits and problems.In ink on page 7 a phrase is added and an inked line is against the statement of Mr McClelland of Echuca.nurse education, ndsn hospitals

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.Minutes of meeting of Committee of Management on 22nd December 1954 included approval of letter to Hospitals and Charities Commission re structure of hospitals and training and membership of the NDSN and sale of the McEniry property.In pencil at top right “ Dec 1954’nurse education, ndsn hospitals

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 twelve page Prospectus for Northern District School of Nursing includes photos of hospitals participating, how to make application, photos of nurses’ accommodation, details of training program, general information, pay rates for graduates and details of post graduate work.nurse education, ndsn hospitals, prospectus

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 twelve page booklet being The Seventh Annual Report of the Committee of Management for the twelve monts’ period 1st July 1956 - 30th June, 1957 of the Northern School of Management. Print in blue and gold on front blue cardboard cover. The report covers Office Bearers, Lecturers, exam results, wastage and causes thereof, training details and expenditure. There are four copies.“N.W. Long’ is written in ink on top right hand corner of cover of one copy.nurse education, ndsn hospitals

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 sixteen page booklet being The Eighth Annual Report of the Committee of Management for the twelve monts’ period 1st July 1957 - 30th June, 1958 of the Northern School of Nursing Committee of Management. Print in blue and silver on front blue cardboard cover. The report covers Office Bearers, Lecturers, exam results, wastage and causes thereof, training details and expenditure. There are four copies. “N.W. Long’ is written in ink on top right hand corner of cover of one copy.nurse education, ndsn hospitals

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 twelve page booklet being The Ninth Annual Report of the Committee of Management for the twelve months’ period 1st July 1958 - 30th June, 1959 of the Northern School of Nursing Committee of Management. Print in blue and silver on front blue cardboard cover. The report covers Office Bearers, Lecturers, exam results, wastage and causes thereof, training details and expenditure. There are four copies.“N.W. Long’ is written in ink on top right hand corner of cover of one copy.nurse education, ndsn hospitals

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 ten page booklet being The Tenth Annual Report of the Committee of Management for the twelve months’ period 1st July 1959 - 30th June, 1960 of the Northern School of Nursing Committee of Management. Print in black on mustard background on cream cardboard cover. The report covers Office Bearers, Lecturers, exam results, wastage and causes thereof, training details and expenditure. There are four copies. “N.W. Long’ is written in ink on top right hand corner of cover of one copy. There are pencilled corrections to items under headings "Examinations" and "Students in training as at 30th June, 1960"nurse education, ndsn hospitals

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.There are six typed pages of a Report to the Executive Committee 10.8.59. Topics covered: Intake of students, plan of training, Classroom accommodation, Administrative block and Office requirements, Hostel Accommodation, building programme.In ink on page 7 a phrase is added and an inked line is against the statement of Mr McClelland of Echuca.nurse education, ndsn hospitals, future needs

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.Childrens Ward Swan Hill Hospital - 3rd Year Student Nurse Kerry Hampton nursing small childNDSN Swan Hill Hospital - Childrens Ward Nr Kerry Hampton School 84 PTS 5.8.1974ndns, nursing training, nursing education equipment

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.Students Nurse Helen Waterson nursing a child - taking pulse and temperature - Swan Hill HospitalNDSN Swan Hill Hospital - Childrens Ward Helen Waterson School 87 PTS 2.2. 78 Second Yr Studentndns, nursing training, nursing education equipment

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.Two Colour photos of Farewell to Mrs Terry Dulling, D.O. Nursing Bendigo Base Hospital and NDSNndsn, nursing, lister house, bendigo, terry dulling 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". 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 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.Northern District School of Nursing - two-page typed input to "A Golden Era in the History of Nursing", The Nursing History of the Northern District School of Nursing - Lister House. Prepared from a meeting with Jenny Clutterbuck and Joan O'Shea 10:00AM 30 June 2010 for the preparation for writing a book on NDSN. Documents required by: Hospitals and Charities Commission Victoria Victorian Nursing Council Victorian Government Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) Committee of Management: Hospitals Affiliated Hospitalsnurse education, nursing administration

Events, NDSN Graduates Association invite you to NDSN 50th Reunion on Saturday 20th April 2000 10a.m. - 4p.m. at the All Seasons Motor Inn McIvor Road, Bendigo.Guest Speaker: Helen Doherty Group Captain- Director of Nursing- Department of Defence. Display of Opening Memorial Service Canberra for the Nurses War Memorial.Morning tea, seated luncheon, afternoon tea and commemorative gift inclusive.Cost: Members $20.00-reunion; Non Members $25.00- reunion, Members $20.00- five year membership. R.S.V.P. 7th April 2000. Please return to : Maree Worme, 135 McIvor Road, Bendigo,3550., Kaye Walsh, Plante Court, Bendigo 3550. The number of the ticket is 1000.bendigo, hospital, 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.A circular cream coloured clock face with black roman numerals and hands, surrounded by gold trim and mounted on a dark brown wooden base. The back has a hollow section for batteries and a brass loop to hang on a wall. Mounted on the clock face is an eight centimetre by two centimetre black rectangle with "Presented to NDSN with appreciation School 98 June 1984" in cooper plate writing.ndns, wall clock, ndsn school 98

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. 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 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". 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". 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 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". NDSN colour photocopy of Nursing Badges. NDSN - colour photocopy of three NDSN badges: Top - Graduates badge - 1972 Onwards Centre - NDSN Student Nurse's badge Bottom - Graduates badge from 1953 - 1971 Photocopy covers six badges three of which are duplicates.northern district school of nursing, badges

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". Letter has reminisces of starting at NDSN Lister House in 1962.Three-page handwritten letter and photocopy of fifteen graduate nurses for the PTS School 56, written by Nanayaui Nambiar from Canada, replying and coming to NDSN Lister House reunion. Letter dated 12th June 2014. Photocopy of nurses' graduate school does not include any list of names of the nurses.northern district school of nursing, 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". Eight photographs of nurses in training and relaxingTyped memories and CD containing eight photos of general nursing and recreation activities nurses from NDSN PTS 66 (1965). Two pages of typed memories and nine photos of training and recreation of the nurses attending NDSN PTS 66all 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". One typed page on memories of the start-up of NDSN at Lister House First intake of nurses to get into NDSN 1950 starting at Lister House. To commence a standardised nurse's training. Bendigo was chosen as a central location involving the cooperation of several hospitals Bendigo, Mildura & Swan Hill Base hospitals plus smaller hospitals in Echuca, Castlemaine, Dunolly St. Arnoaud, Ouyen & Kyneton. Single typed page of memories on yellow paper covers the start-up of the school and the training for the nurses.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". Four typed pages of Joan O'Shea's memories of the start-up of NDSN at Lister House Four pages of memories of attending the first-year start-up of the NDSN at Lister House Bendigo by Joan O'Shea. The school was responsible for students from as far as Mildura to Kyneton, and embraced Base Hospitals and small district hospitals. the first year of the course had to put up the modification of Lister House while lectures and private study worked with the construction works.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". The writer duties covered all areas of finance, her memories cover the administration of the nursing course at NDSN Lister House prior to its closure. 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. Memories cover the administration of the nursing course at NDSN Lister House prior to its closure. The writer duties covered all areas of finance (Budgeting, wages, taxation and forecasting for the Dean and Health Department).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". 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"