Illustrated book with cream cover and black print. Front cover has the title and Alfred Hospital logo. The book is bound with a white plastic comb.non-fictionBooklet comprises two sections. Section A provides information about The Bird Respirator - Mark 8 ( a pressure cycled respirator). Section B has information about volume cycled ventilatorsmechanical ventilation, intensive care nursing, critical care nursing, alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing

Review of The Alfred Hospital Critical Care Nursing Course, by the Departmet of Nursing, Latrobe University, June 1990 Of significance as review of the course led to shift from hospital based to univerity based critical care courseDocument with platic laminated green cover, black spine and black print detailing title, Latrobe University Crest,authors, and 'Depatment of Nursing, Latrobe University' on front coverprevious catalogue number [handwritten in black ink at top left of inside of front coveralfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, critical care nursing, critical care nursing education

Review of The Alfred Hospital Critical Care Nursing Course, by the Departmet of Nursing, Latrobe University, June 1990 Of significance as review of the course led to shift from hospital based to univerity based critical care courseDocument with platic laminated green cover, black spine and black print detailing title, Latrobe University Crest,authors, and 'Depatment of Nursing, Latrobe University' on front coverprevious catalogue number [handwritten in black ink] at top right of front cover. In centre top of front cover 'Admin Division Float File' is handwritten [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, critical care nursing, critical care nursing education

The first post basic critical care nursing courses commenced at the Alfred in 1969, (Renal Intensive Care, Respiratory Intensive Care And Cardiac Nusring course) eah of 8 monts duration. In 1977 the renal and respiratory courses were combined into the Renal-Respiratory course of 52 weeks duration. The cardiac nursing course was also extended to 52 weeks. In 1984 the Critical Care Nursing Course was developed and commenced in 1985 (replacing the intensive care and cardiac nursing courses) The new course consisted of both a core component and majors in intensive care and cardiac nursingOf significance to AHNL as it was a post-basic nursing course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalBooklet with green cover. Title on frontnon-fictionAt lower left of front cover are two small white stickers. one with library ID, the other printed 'Alfred Hospital Library' Hand written in ink top right of title page is the previous catalogue number, at top left of this page is a printed library bar code. At bottom right of this page is an Alfred Hospital - Health Sciences library stamp detailing author, title Call no. Accession No, This has been overstamped 'cancelled' in redalfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing, alfred hospital school of nursing

The first post basic critical care nursing courses commenced at the Alfred in 1969, (Renal Intensive Care, Respiratory Intensive Care And Cardiac Nusring course) eah of 8 monts duration. In 1977 the renal and respiratory courses were combined into the Renal-Respiratory course of 52 weeks duration. The cardiac nursing course was also extended to 52 weeks. In 1984 the Critical Care Nursing Course was developed and commenced in 1985 (replacing the intensive care and cardiac nursing courses) The new course consisted of both a core component and majors in intensive care and cardiac nursingOf significance to AHNL as it was a post-basic nursing course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalGlue bound booklet with green cover. Title printed on front cover [black ink]non-fictionAt top right of the front cover is a small rectangular white sticker on which the previous catalogue number is written [black ink]alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing, alfred hospital school of nursing

The first post basic critical care nursing courses commenced at the Alfred in 1969, (Renal Intensive Care, Respiratory Intensive Care And Cardiac Nusring course) eah of 8 monts duration. In 1977 the renal and respiratory courses were combined into the Renal-Respiratory course of 52 weeks duration. The cardiac nursing course was also extended to 52 weeks. In 1984 the Critical Care Nursing Course was developed and commenced in 1985 (replacing the intensive care and cardiac nursing courses) The new course consisted of both a core component and majors in intensive care and cardiac nursingOf significance to AHNL as it was a post-basic nursing course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalGlue bound booklet with light brown cover. Title printed on front cover [black ink]non-fictionAt top right of the front cover is a small rectangular white sticker on which the previous catalogue number is written [black ink]alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing, alfred hospital school of nursing

The first post basic critical care nursing courses commenced at the Alfred in 1969, (Renal Intensive Care, Respiratory Intensive Care And Cardiac Nusring course) eah of 8 monts duration. In 1977 the renal and respiratory courses were combined into the Renal-Respiratory course of 52 weeks duration. The cardiac nursing course was also extended to 52 weeks. In 1984 the Critical Care Nursing Course was developed and commenced in 1985 (replacing the intensive care and cardiac nursing courses) The new course consisted of both a core component and majors in intensive care and cardiac nursingOf significance to AHNL as it was a post-basic nursing course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalGlue bound booklet with yellow cover. Title printed on front cover [black ink]non-fictionAt top right of the front cover is a small rectangular white sticker on which the previous catalogue number is written [black ink] At bottom right of back cover there is a rectangular white sticker with 'ALFRED NURSES ARCHIVES' [stamped in black ink] and previous catalogue number and 'Box 20 NURSING EDUCATION' [handwritten in black ink]alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing, alfred hospital school of nursing

The first post basic critical care nursing courses commenced at the Alfred in 1969, (Renal Intensive Care, Respiratory Intensive Care And Cardiac Nusring course) eah of 8 monts duration. In 1977 the renal and respiratory courses were combined into the Renal-Respiratory course of 52 weeks duration. The cardiac nursing course was also extended to 52 weeks. In 1984 the Critical Care Nursing Course was developed and commenced in 1985 (replacing the intensive care and cardiac nursing courses) The new course consisted of both a core component and majors in intensive care and cardiac nursing. In this edition the course was reviewed in collaboration with the higher education sectorOf significance to AHNL as it was a post-basic nursing course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalGlue bound booklet with light blue cover. Title printed on front cover [black ink]non-fictionAt top right of the front cover is a small rectangular white sticker on which the previous catalogue number is written [black ink]alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing, alfred hospital school of nursing

Programme for Graduation Ceremony, Critical Care Nursing Course and Perioperative Nursing (first level) Course, Friday, 30th July, 1993, these courses were taught at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne. There were 22 Critical Care graduands, and 11 Perioperative Nursing graduands.Of significance to the AHNL as these courses were conducted at the Alfred HospitalBlack print on cream background, graduands are listedPrevious catalogue number at top right of front cover [hand written in black ink]critical care nursing, critical care nursing education, post graduate nursing education, alfred hospital, periopertive nursing

Booklet containing information on the two critical care courses conducted by the Alfred Hospital School of Nursing [ca. 1982/83]. These are listed as an Intensive Care Nursing Course and a Cardiac Nursing Course to support the four Alfred Hospital critical care units: general intensive care, cardio-thoracic surgical intensive care, coronary care and the renal unit. The index of the booklet is listed as: - Features common to both courses - Course specifics -- Cardiac nursing course -- Intensive care nursing course - Book list (common to both courses)This booklet was donated directly from the producer and has excellent provenance and strong information on the intensive nursing care requirements of the early 1980's.A slightly larger than A5 booklet with a sand coloured cover. The cover has black printed text, printed emblem, handwriting and stamp on it. The booklet is bound by glue and the back sand colooured cover has detatched.'131-01.' [black ink top right hand corner of front cover] 'ALFRED ARCHIVAL ASSOCIATION / - NURSING DIVISION' [black inked stamp top right hand corner of front cover]intensive care nursing, alfred hospital school of nursing, course information

Valedictory speech given at Graduation Ceremony 29th January 1994. This was the last hospital based course. From 1995 Latrobe university provided a Graduate Diploma in Advaced Nursing (Critical Care) in collaboration with the Alfred Hospital where students continued to gain there clinical experienceOf significance to the AHNL as this was a post basic course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalUnbound valedictory speech, black print on pale mauve background. Also has a plain mauve cover sheetPrevious catalogue number written at top right of cover page. Marks at top left of all pages where a staple has been removedalfred hospital, critical care nursing, post graduate nursing education

Programme for Graduation Ceremony, Critical Nursing Course, Friday, 31st July, 1992. this course was taught at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne, There were 28 graduandsOf significance to the AHNL as this course was conducted at the Alfred HospitalBlack print on cream background, graduands are listedPrevious catalogue number at top right of front cover [hand written in black ink]critical care nursing, critical care nursing education, post graduate nursing education, alfred hospital

Programme for Graduation Ceremony, Critical Nursing Course, Friday, 29th January, 1993 this course was taught at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne. There were 24 graduandsOf significance to the AHNL as this course was conducted at the Alfred HospitalBlack print on cream background, graduands are listedPrevious catalogue number at top right of front cover [hand written in black ink]critical care nursing, critical care nursing education, post graduate nursing education, alfred hospital

Programme for Graduation Ceremony, Critical Nursing Course, Friday, 28th January, 1994 this course was taught at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne. There were 23 graduandsOf significance to the AHNL as this course was conducted at the Alfred HospitalBlack print on cream background, graduands are listedPrevious catalogue number at top right of front cover [hand written in black ink]critical care nursing, critical care nursing education, post graduate nursing education, alfred hospital

Programme for Graduation Ceremony, Critical Nursing Course, Friday, 3rd February, 1995, this course was taught at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne. There were 18 graduands. This was the last hospital based courseOf significance to the AHNL as this course was conducted at the Alfred HospitalBlack print on yellow background, graduands are listedPrevious catalogue number at top right of front cover [hand written in black ink]critical care nursing, critical care nursing education, post graduate nursing education, alfred hospital

Used by students of the Critical Care Course conducted by the Alfred & Associatd Hospitals to record skills developed and mastered in clinical areas, and a record of both clinical and academic achievementsOf significance to the AHNL as this was a booklet used for a post-basic course conducted by the Alfred Hospital School of NursingStapled booklet, white pages, black print, tan cover, and a protective brown plastic cover on which the title is printed in giltOrevious cataloue number at top left of title page[handwritten in black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurring, critical care nursing education, post basic nursing education

Stapled boun booklet with tan cover and dark brown print. Title and author's name within a decorative border. There is also a decorative cross above the title and a shield below the author's name with books diagonally in two quadrants and the words 'FOR EVERY SUBJECT' 'A BROOKS BOOK' in the other two. Below this in a banner 'WILLIAM BROOKS'non-fictionA guide for nursing care of the newborn contemporary to 1967newborn infants, paediatric nursing, neonatal nursing

Stapled booklet with white cover.On the front cover title, author and publisher are printed in black ink. There is also a plain blue square. non-fictionIdentifies 14 fundamental human needs that form the basis of nursing carenursing, nursing - study and teaching

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 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

Valedictory speech given at Graduation Ceremony 29th January 1993Of significance to the AHNL as this was a post basic course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalUnbound valedictory speech, black print on white background. Also has a plain blue cover sheetPrevious catalogue number written at top right of cover page. Marks at top left of all pages where a staple has been removedalfred hospital, critical care nursing, post graduate nursing education

Valedictory speech given at Graduation Ceremony 29th January 1994Of significance to the AHNL as this was a post basic course undertaken at the Alfred HospitalUnbound valedictory speech, black print on yellow background. Also has a plain red cover sheetPrevious catalogue number written at top right of cover page. Marks at top left of all pages where a staple has been removedalfred hospital, critical care nursing, post graduate nursing education

Rectangular gold and blue fridge magnet. Magnet printed with 'NURSING keeps the CARE in aged CARE', 'Join the [Australian Nursing Federation] ANF', the ANF logo and phone number ('03-92749333').nursing, nurses, unionism, aged care, recruitment, trade unions, merchandise, fridge magnet, magnet, australian nursing federation

Button distributed to and worn by Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) members. The ANF has been campaigning for more funding and qualified nurses to improve the quality of aged care for the past several decades, and continues to do so. Aged care funding and commitment to workforce improvements were a particular focus of enterprise bargaining for the Victorian Branch around 2006-2011, and similar issues formed the basis of a large federal ANF campaign conducted around the same time entitled 'Because we care'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013. This historical background suggests the badge is from around 2006 to 2011.Circular red, white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'VALUE AGED CARE NURSING PROPERLY FOR BETTER RESIDENT CARE' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] website address of the time (www.anfvic.asn.au).nursing, nurses, unionism, trade unions, aged care, funding, badges, buttons, pins, labour history, staffing, wages, workforce, patient care, australian nursing federation, campaigning

Based on an assignment the author wrote prior to sitting the State Final Nursing Examination in 1938. The document details nursing care and treatment of a patient with pneumonia admitted to the Alfred Hospital at that timeProvides insight into nursing practice in the 1930'sComb bound document with yellow cover, Front cover has a photocopied photograph of two seated women in nurses uniform, with 'Our Tutor Sister and Sister Burbridge/ who wrote our textbook "Lectures for Nurses"' typed underneath.There is a black and white photograph affixed to the title pagePrevious catalogue number handwritten at top right of front cover. Photograph on title page has been identified as 'Sister Catron/ 1938-1940' [handwritten blak ink]. Some correction have been made to text [black ink] and some additional nites [pencil] page 7pneumonia, nursing, nursing care, alfred hospital

Button distributed to and worn by Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) members. The ANF has been campaigning for more funding and qualified nurses to improve the quality of aged care for the past several decades, and continues to do so. This particular badge is from a 2001 campaign in the lead up to a November 2001 Australian federal election. The campaign called on the government and opposition to make commitments to around aged care staffing and funding. Branch newsletters from late 2001 focused on aged care staff shortages & under-funding, with placards from rallies featuring slogans such as 'Aged care nurses. We care. Do you?' and 'Aged care. Who care? We care'. Therefore, it is believed that this badge was manufactured and distributed from August to December 2001.Circular orange and dark blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Aged Care. Who Cares? I care.' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo. 'I Care.' is underlined.nursing, nurses, unionism, aged care, lobbying, 2001 federal election, funding, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, staffing, workforce, patient care

RDNS Sr. Clare McHugh is attending Mr. Stevenson in his home to give him nursing care. She is about to fasten the wheelchair safety belt across Mr. Stevenson's lap to ensure he does not fall out of the wheelchair. The Trained nurses (Nurses) of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. The RDNS Trained nurses (Sisters) visited patients from many different cultural backgrounds, and Education was given to their Sisters to assist them when speaking with the patients and giving them care. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as Amputees, those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary. In the centre of this black and white photograph is Mr. Stevenson, an elderly gentleman, who has balding light hair; is wearing dark rimmed glasses, and is wearing a black cardigan over a grey shirt. A small amount of his grey trousers can be seen. He is sitting in a wheelchair and is looking at the camera. He has a light coloured small blanket tucked under and over the stumps of his above the knee amputated legs. Standing behind his chair, and slightly to his left, is a lady who is wearing glasses; has wavy light grey hair and is wearing a dark grey cardigan over her light coloured patterned frock. Her right hand is seen holding the handle of the wheelchair, and she is looking down at Mr. Stevenson. To the right is Sister Clare McHugh of Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), who is slightly bent as she has her hands on the left and right sides of the safety belt across Mr. Stevenson's lap. The belt is attached to either side of the wheelchair. Sr. McHugh has straight blonde hair; only part of her face can be seen as she looks at Mr. Stevenson. She is wearing a white gown over her uniform. In the left background is part of a brick fireplace with wood mantelpiece. A patterned plate and dark items are on the left of the mantelpiece and flowers are seen on the right. Above this, part of a square mirror can be seen. To the right, part of a lounge chair is seen and behind this, an open check curtain and part of a voile curtain is seen. The floor is covered with a light and dark patterned carpet.Barry Sutton LW 6 Namesroyal district nursing service, rdns, rdns nursing care, rdns physiotherapy, sister clare mchugh, mr stevenson

This photograph depicts one of the forms of nursing care given by Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS), Sisters in the home of a patient. In this photograph, the Sister is visiting the home of a lady who is confined to a Negative Pressured Ventilator, also known as an 'Iron Lung', which assists her to breathe. The Sister gave both physical and emotional care to the patient, as well as support and advice to those who were caring for her.The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelistis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and white photograph showing a Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) Sister, who has short dark hair; is wearing a white gown over her uniform and her grey peaked hat with attached RDNS badge. She is attending to a female patient who is lying in a Negative Pressure Ventilator in her home. The Sister is standing behind the Negative Pressure Ventilator, known as an 'Iron Lung', with her left arm extended holding the lid open. The lady is in the foreground, and is lying with her head towards the left of the photograph. She has short dark hair and lies on the bed of the Ventilator with a neck ring visible. Her head is resting on a white covered pillow. Part of a dark coloured pleated curtain can be seen in the right hand side background of the photographPhotographer's stamprdns, royal district nursing service, patient care, mdns, melbourne district nursing service, mdns nursing care - negative pressure ventilator, 'iron lung'

In 1934 the Trustees of the Marie Krecklow Estate donated 500 pounds to furnish and equip an empty Ward in the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Hospital in the memory of Mrs. Marie Krecklow. This image shows the furnishings in the Ward of the Hospital at 45 Victoria Parade, Collingwood. The boys in this image are receiving nursing care before returning home following their recuperation. Many children were nursed at the hospital, some long term during the Polio epidemic. The Society were pioneers in recognizing the need for premises where patients too ill to be in their own home, but not ill enough to go to hospital, was needed, and the Society built, then opened, the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Home in 1926, (from 1934 called After-Care Hospital), for these patients, and patients from Melbourne Hospitals who required recuperation before returning home. Many children were nursed there, some long term during the Polio epidemic and the Society employed two School Teachers. The Society now ran two divisions, the After-Care with its own Trained nurses and the District division. The Society were the first in Melbourne, in early 1928, to recognize some patients leaving the After-Care, and many at home, needed further social care and they set up ‘Almoners’ from their committee to visit these patients and be intermediaries in getting them social assistance. It was late the following year before the first training of Almoners took place in Melbourne. In 1930 the Society employed a full time kindergarten teacher to visit poor children in their homes. That year the Society were pioneers in opening an Ante-Natal Clinic at the After-Care, setting a high standard with equipment, keeping records and providing leaflets with instructions in how to keep healthy during pregnancy, what complications to look for and what to do when labour commenced. In 1934 the Society were pioneers again when they opened the first Women’s Welfare Clinic in Melbourne giving advice on birth-control, at first attended by their own patients, but then accepting patients from public hospitals until their own clinics were opened.A trained Almoner was employed at the hospital but left after twelve months due to the volume of work. Unable to employ another trained Almoner due to a shortage of them, a Social Service Officer was employed at the After-Care who successfully gained better housing from the Housing Commission for families living under unsuitable conditions. In the 1950s the Hospital and Charities Commission decided to take over the After-Care Hospital, so the Melbourne District Nursing Society and After-Care Hospital separated and the Melbourne District Nursing Service was formed, setting up Headquarters at 452 St. Kilda Road. In 1966, following Royal patronage the name was changed to Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS).Digital mage showing the 'Marie Krecklow Ward' in the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Hospital. The image shows five iron hospital beds along the left hand side and five iron hospital beds along the right hand side of the ward. Eight young boys, most with short dark hair and one with short blonde hair, are leaning against pillows sitting up in the beds. Some pillows are propped against an iron support which slopes from the headrest. Three sets of windows can be seen on either side of the ward which is painted grey and a wide floral border to the picture rails, then white paint above the picture rail which continues over the ceiling. A white table with vases of flowers is in the centre rear of the image. A Sister, wearing a white uniform and veil and a dark cape stands at the rear left hand side of the image, and two nurses wearing white aprons over dark uniforms and white caps stand half way down the ward, one on either side. mdns, melbourne district nursing society, after- care hospital, after-care home, rdns, royal district nursing service, mrs marie krecklow