Paperback book with pale mauve cover. Title and authors name in black print on front along with black and white photo of the first class of trainee nurses in 1896. The back cover has a black and white photo of the last Geelong Hospital General Nurse Training Program students - school 387. Numerous black and white illustrations within.non-fictionA history of nursing education at the Geelong hospital from 1896 up to 2004. Includes hospital training of general nurses and enrolled nurses. Post graduate education is also included, both hospital-based and affiliation with Deakin University. Also included is a history of Geelong Hospital.geelong hospital - history, nurse training - history

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

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Printed booklet of 8 pages with soft cardboard slate blue cover fading to brown at edges. Cover has silver and blue printed details 'The Northern District School of Nursing Second and Third Annual Reports' and in blue 'of Committee of Management for the twelve months ended 31st March, 1952 and 31st March 1953, Lister House Rowan Street Bendigo. Contents cover Office Bearers and Lecturers. Photos of Nurse accommodation, education details and Maintenance Income and expenditure. There are four copies.One copy has ‘Reference Copy’ pencilled on front cover with addendum and spelling corrections. Another copy has “N.W.Long’ signed in ink on cover.ndsn, nurse education

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.This is a two page stapled carbon copy of the Report of Conference between representatives of the Nurses’ Board, Hospitals and Charities Commission, Department of Health, and the School Executive Committee held 10th July 1952 at Lister House. General discussion covered the status of small hospitals as trainee capable, the ability of school staff to train students in various hospitals and the selection of students for training with official advice to be awaited from the Nurses’ Board.Added in pencil to date of conference ‘July 1952’ and in pencil added to those present, ‘H Ferguson - Nurses Board’.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.(A) is a photocopy of pages 5 to 6 of The Hospital Magazine of June 1952 describing ‘Nurses’ Week” at the Northern District School of nursing and describes activities in a week designed to showcase the Nursing Profession to the public and attract new recruits. (B) is Photocopy of pages 13 to 20 of The Hospital Magazine of June, 1952. Entitled “The Student Nurse” Short Post Graduate Course - 1952 at College of Nursing, Australia. These are notes of lecture given by Miss Gwenyth Williams, Nursing Executive Officer, Hospitals and Charities Commission, Melbourne. Lecture covers profession of nursing, selection and training.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three page typewritten Letter to Hospitals following meeting of Education Committee 23/10/51approves the Northern District School of Nursing as a registered training authority, lists the associated hospitals, details enrolment, examination, recruitment and selection of students. Added in pencil at top of page 1, ‘Oct 1951’ and in pencil added ‘Nurses Board 1958’.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three page carbon copy record of Conference between Representatives of the School, Matrons, Managers and Secretaries of the Associated Hospitals 4th September 1953. Discusses closing of Advisory Committee, need for accurate staffing records, of student progress, leave etc. Also discussed trainee departures and moves between hospitals.nurse education

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Two page typewritten carbon copy of a meeting at Lister House, Friday 7th August, 1953, to discuss formation of a Bendigo Branch of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing indicated as Press Copy. Also a one page written list of Signatories with full names and indication whether member of the RVCN continuing on reverse. The Convenor, Miss G Williams, Directress of Nursing at Bendigo Base Hospital introduced three guest speakers, Miss Jane Munz,, Nursing Advisor to Minister of Healh; Miss Patricia Chomley, of post-graduate education at College of Nursing, Australia and Miss Marjorie Connor, Secretary to the Royal Victorian College of Nursing.In pen ‘Press Copy Bendigo Advertiser, from 10th August’ and in pencil details of purpose of meeting.nurse education, nursing administration

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three copies of the Fourth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for twelve months ended 31st March 1954. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 8 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement.One copy has ‘N.W. Long’ written in ink on top right of cover.nurse education, nursing administration

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 meetings of Bendigo Branch of Royal Victorian College of Nursing held 6th November l953 and 9th November, 1953. Election of Committee at 6th November meeting and resolution to create Auxiliary members. Meeting of 9th November discussed implementation of a Branch Auxiliary. In pencil at top right of 6th November copy ‘1953’nurse education, nursing administration

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Two copies of the Fourth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for twelve months ended 31st March 1954. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 8 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement.nurse education, nursing administration

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.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 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 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.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 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three copies of the Minutes of the Inaugural meeting of the Bendigo Branch Committee of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing held at Lister House Monday 12th October 1953. There is one copy of a Financial Statement.In pencil at top right of one copy ‘1953’nurse education, nursing administration

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.List of numbers of students graduating from the NDSN since inception to 1975 together with numbers for individual hospitals.In pencil at top right ‘To 1975’nurse education, nursing administration, statistics

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.Four copies of the Sixth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for twelve months 1st July 1955 - 30th June 1956. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 12 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement. There is a photo of nurses who sat for October Final State Examination.‘N.W. Long’ written on top right corner of one copy.nurse education, nursing administration, annual report

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.Four copies of the Fifth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for fifteen months 1st April 1954-30th June 1955. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 12 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement. There are photos of nurses at work and study and of Lister and McEniry Houses.‘N.W. Long’ written on top right corner of two copies.nurse education, nursing administration, annual report

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 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. Letterhead of the Northern District School of Nursing. Blank sheet, undated.nurse education, nursing administration

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three letters from (W. Donohue, Marjorie Turner & Margot Scott) re their invitation to attend the Northern District School of Nursing Reunion invitation; and to becoming an Honorary Member of the Association. Each accepting the invitation and their Honorary Membership of the Association. Two letters handwritten and one (W. Donohue from Castlemaine District Community Hospital) responses dated March 1980.nurse education, nursing administration

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 photocopy of an invitation to attend the Northern District School of Nursing Jubilee Dinner at the ANA Motor Inn, View Street, Bendigo on Saturday 26 April 1975. Price for single attendance at the event is $6.00.nurse education, nursing administration, invitation

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.The Northern District School of Nursing Constitution & By-Laws dated August 1973. The document consists of eleven typed single side foolscap pages.nurse education, nursing administration, constitution & by-laws

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 letter from Mr. S. G. Gerry, Dean of NDSN, to Miss Margaret Irvin; to attend the Preliminary Training School of the NDSN on Monday 30 July 1979; with NDSN (medical, dental, birth certificate, and education) requirements over ten pages. nurse education, nursing administration

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.The Northern District School of Nursing, Staff Nurse Course - No. 17, Group 2 1970 course notes on Drug Overdose. The curse consists of 24 A4 pages, plus 4 yellow foolscap sheets of associated graph pages. The papers consist of typed single sided sheets.nurse education, nursing administration, course notes 1970

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 list of 32 names for Final Revision Block 82 from Monday 17 May to Sunday 6 June 1976; and Final Examinations 2,3 & 4 June 1976. Student nurses attending NDSN (Bendigo 22, Castlemaine 2 & Swan Hill 5 - total 32 students).Handwritten comments in pencil for those students who will be permitted to sit the exams.nurse education, nursing administration