The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Examinations and Guides 1988 This item contains the following documents: 3795.13a This document is a surgical nursing examination paper covering essential topics in patient care and postoperative management. 3795.13b This document is a set of surgical nursing examination questions covering key topics relevant to nursing practice. nurse training, lister house, examinations

The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Examinations and Guides 1980 This item contains the following documents: 3795.6a This document is a surgical nursing examination paper covering essential topics and practical scenarios relevant to general nurses. 3795.6b This document is an examiner's guide for a surgical nursing exam, outlining expected knowledge and marking criteria for key surgical nursing topics. 3795.6c This document is a registration examination paper for general nurses, focusing on medical nursing. 3795.6d This document is an examiner's guide for the Victorian Nursing Council's General Nursing Registration Examination (Medical Nursing Paper, June 1980). It outlines the essential knowledge and expected answers for exam questions, aiming to standardize marking. 3795.6e This document is a surgical nursing examination paper covering essential topics and scenarios relevant to general nursing practice. 3795.6f This document is a surgical nursing examination paper covering essential topics and scenarios relevant to general nursing practice. 3795.6g This document is a sample examination paper for general and medical nursing, focusing on essential knowledge and practical skills required for nurses. 3795.6h This document serves as a guide for nursing examiners and students, outlining essential knowledge and procedures in surgical nursing.nurse training, lister house, examinations

Reference regarding Agnes McLeans' significant nursing practice in Wards and Out-Patients Department at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Agnes' long nursing career continued in Melbourne and then in Ballarat. agnes mclean, st vincent's hospital melbourne, dr charles gordon shaw.

The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Examination Papers and Guides June 1976 This item contains the following documents: 3794.7a This document is a set of surgical nursing examination questions designed for general nurse training 3794.7b This document serves as an examiner's guide for a surgical nursing examination, outlining the essential knowledge and expected answers for key surgical nursing topics. 3794.7c This document is a surgical nursing examination paper covering essential topics in perioperative and emergency care. 3794.7d This document is a set of medical nursing examination questions covering essential topics in clinical nursing practice. 3794.7e This document outlines essential guidelines and expected knowledge for nursing examinations, focusing on patient management, medication administration, and clinical assessment.nurse training, lister house, examinations

A progress nurses report of ward experience, exams and results over two years signed by the hospital matron and the student nurse. There is also a certificate that Kathleen Morgan undertook the prescribed course in invalid cookery. During their nursing training nurses were required to complete this course to advance into their nursing practice. st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, kathleen morgan, invalid convalescent and home cookery

The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Examinations and Guides 1984 This item contains the following documents: 3795.10a This document is a registration examination paper for general nurses, focusing on surgical nursing. 3795.10b This document is a nursing examination paper focused on surgical and medical nursing care, assessing knowledge and practical skills in patient management, complications, and first aid. 3795.10c This document is a nursing examination paper covering essential clinical management topics in surgical, medical, and pediatric nursing. 3795.10d This document is a surgical nursing examination paper covering key scenarios and management principles for nurses. 3795.10e This document is an examiner's guide for the Victorian Nursing Council's surgical nursing registration exam, outlining essential answers and procedures for key surgical nursing scenarios. 3795.10f This document provides guidance for examiners on expected answers for nursing examinations under the Victoria Nursing Council, focusing on key medical conditions and nursing practices.nurse training, lister house, examinations

The solutions, detailed in their chemical composition, were used in nursing practice for wound antiseptic, cleaning and management. Solutions noted are Biniodide, Boracic, and Concentrated Saline. Nurses were expected to know how to prepare these solutions to the right concentrations. Eg Concentrated Saline Zi of salt to Zi of water. Simmer for 30 minutes and strain through cotton wool. freda fatzeus, st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, wound management, chemical solutions

A comprehensive reference guide to the introduction to nursing and practice in hospital. All aspects of the curriculum are covered with text, illustrations and pictures, for example, from the setting up of a blanket bathing trolley to a tracheostomy equipment trolley.st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, patricia holschier, robertson and mullen stationers, evelyn c pearce

A comprehensive reference guide to the introduction to nursing and practice in hospital. All aspects of the curriculum are covered with text, illustrations and pictures, for example, from the setting up of a blanket bathing trolley to managing lobar pneumonia.Inside the front cover written in biro is Diane O'Neill, St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. The cost is written in pencil, thirty- seven shillings and sixpence. st vincents hospital melbourne, nurse training, evelyn c pearce, diane o'neill

The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Examination and Guides 1965 This item contains the following documents: 3794.17a This document is a Victorian Nursing Council examination paper for medical nursing, focusing on essential knowledge and practical skills for nurses. July 1965 3794.17b This document is a nursing examination paper focused on surgical and medical care scenarios. July 1965 3794.17c This document is a nursing examination paper from 1965 focused on medical nursing for general nurse training. 3794.17d This document is a first-year nursing theory examination paper from the Northern District School of Nursing, dated May 27, 1965. It covers foundational knowledge and practical skills for junior nurses. 3794.17e This document is a surgical nursing examination paper for general nurse training, focusing on practical and theoretical knowledge required for surgical patient care. 3794.17f This nursing examination paper covers essential topics in patient care, procedures, and medical terminology. 3794.17g This document is a junior general nursing theory examination paper from 1965, focusing on essential nursing procedures and patient care. 3794.17h This document is a professional nursing examination paper covering essential topics in human anatomy, physiology, and medical concepts. Sept 1965 3794.17i This document is a surgical nursing examination paper for general nurse training, focusing on key areas of patient management, operative and post-operative care, and infection prevention. 3794.17j This document is a nursing examination paper from the Northern District School of Nursing, focusing on general nursing practices. 3794.17k This nursing examination paper focuses on essential patient care procedures and clinical knowledge. 3794.17l This document is a nursing examination or study guide covering essential topics in general nursing theory, anatomy, physiology, and ward hygiene. 3794.17m This document is an examination paper for general nurse training, focusing on anatomy, physiology, and hygiene. 3794.17n This nursing examination paper covers essential topics in infection control, vital signs assessment, medication preparation, and ethical responsibilities. 3794.17o This document is a nursing examination paper from December 1965, designed to assess general nurse training. 3794.17p This document is a junior general nursing theory examination paper from 1965, focusing on essential nursing knowledge and practical skills. 3794.17q This nursing examination paper covers foundational topics in patient care and clinical procedures for first-year nursing students. nurse training, lister house, examinations

Certificate states that Dorothy Stubbs has passed nursing theory and practice examinations for her preliminary training at St Vincent's Hospital in invalid, convalescent and home cookery. This was a pre-requisite at that time for the three year General Nursing Course. It is signed by Mother Rectress M Geradus Sholl and Lecturer Lillian Fraser Smith.dorothy stubbs ( later morrison), st vincent's hospital melbourne, mother geradus scholl, lillian fraser smith, preliminary nurse training, convalescent and home cookery

One of the textbooks used by Margaret Glennen during her nurse training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne which included the history and evolution of nursing and its practices to the time of 1937. Medical and surgical techniques, materia medica, midwifery and children's nursing, many illnesses or diseases that nurses may encounter in hospital and other settings. The book includes photographed or illustrations of smallpox, tuberculosis of lung and types of splints and more. Inside cover is handwritten "Nurse M Glennen, St Vincents Hospital." margaret glennen, m.t. gordon pugh m.d, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, fairfield hospital melbourne, invalid convalescent and home cookery

Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities exist both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing List of Teaching Staff - three pages This item contains the following documents: 3791.3a This document is a comprehensive listing of teaching staff and alumni associated with N.D.S.N. It includes the following key points: Lists numerous individuals, specifying their roles such as Deputy Dean, Acting Dean, Graduate, and other teaching or administrative positions. Some entries note if the individual is deceased or has moved to another location or institution. Provides home or work addresses for many staff and alumni, often including street, suburb, and sometimes postal codes.Years of Association. Many entries include years of graduation, employment, or tenure (e.g., 1960-64, 1974-75, 1953-54), indicating the period of their involvement with N.D.S.N.Additional Some entries mention further details such as subsequent career moves (e.g., went to England), university affiliations, or special notes like 'deceased.'Occasional references to related institutions or organizations (e.g., B.C.A.E., Central Gippsland Hospital).Document StructureThe information is organized in a tabular format, grouped by staff and alumni, and sometimes by role or year. 3791.3b Typed copy of above 3791.3c Typed copy of abovenurse training, lister house, northern district school of nursing, teaching staff

Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities exist both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing List of Clerical Staff - two pages, and List of Domestic and Maintenance Staff, three pages This item contains the following documents: 3791.4a This document is a comprehensive listing of clerical staff and alumni associated with N.D.S.N. The document provides names, addresses, and sometimes additional notes for a large group of people, including both staff and possibly members or affiliates. Many entries include full addresses, indicating the document's use for contact or organizational purposes. Some individuals are identified with specific roles, such as clerical staff, or are listed as being 'C/-N.D.S.N.' There are references to both current and possibly former members (e.g., 'deceased' noted for one individual). Most addresses are located in Bendigo and surrounding areas in Victoria, Australia, indicating a regional focus. 3791.4b This document is a comprehensive roster of domestic and maintenance staff, including both current employees and recent retirees as of early 1989. Staff Listings:Contains names, addresses, and roles of staff members.Includes both domestic (D) and maintenance (M) staff, as well as specialized roles such as night porters (N.P.), residence supervisors (R.S.), cooks, chefs, gardeners, and carpenters. Some entries note if the staff member is retired or deceased. Employment status is indicated (e.g., current, retired, deceased).Some entries include years of service or employment periods.Roles are sometimes abbreviated (e.g., D for Domestic, M for Maintenance, N.P. for Night Porter, H.K. for Housekeeper, Gdnr for Gardener). Most staff entries include home addresses, often with town or suburb and postal codes. Locations are primarily in Bendigo and surrounding areas. Some entries include family relationships or additional notes (e.g., "Like father").Occasional mention of staff studying or having moved to other locations.nurse training, lister house, northern district school of nursing, domestic and maintenance staff, clerical staff

Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities exist both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing List of Students in Preliminary Training Schools (3-8) - two typed sheets This item contains the following document: 3791.5a This document is a roster listing individuals who attended various Preliminary Training Schools in between 1950 and 1951. The document records names, addresses, and training locations of attendees at several preliminary training schools.Training sessions are organized by date and location, covering multiple periods from July 1950 to July 1951. Sessions are grouped by date ranges. Each session lists the participants, their home addresses, and the training location (e.g., Bendigo, Mildura, Echuca, Castlemaine, Swan Hill). The roster includes a diverse group of individuals, mostly women, from various towns and regions in Victoria and some from Tasmania and New South Wales. Some addresses are marked as unknown or not available. Main training locations include Bendigo, Mildura, Echuca, Castlemaine, Swan Hill, and Castlemaine. Participants often traveled from different towns to attend these sessions.nurse training, lister house, list of students

Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities exist both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing List of Students in Preliminary Training Schools (3-44) - 17 pages This item contains the following document: 3791.6a This document is a comprehensive record of students' attendance at Preliminary Training Schools from 1950 to 1959. It lists the names, addresses, and training dates for each student, organized by training session. The document serves as an attendance and registration log for students attending Preliminary Training Schools over several years. Each entry typically includes the student's full name, home address, and the location or region of their training. Training sessions are grouped by date, with each session listing all attendees. Covers training sessions from July 1950 through at least late 1959.Sessions are sequentially numbered and dated, showing the progression of training cohorts. The document is structured in tabular format, making it easy to reference individual students and their details. Students come from a wide range of towns and regions, including Bendigo, Mildura, Swan Hill, Castlemaine, Echuca, St. Arnaud, Kyneton, and others. Some addresses are listed as unknown or only partially available, indicating incomplete records for a few students. Some students have updated names (e.g., married names) or additional notes about their address or status. The document reflects the mobility and diversity of students entering training during this period.nurse training, lister house, list of students