Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a red cover with title, author's name and publishers name embossed in gold on spine. Dust jacket has orange coloured bands above and below a black and white illustration of ? a nursing graduation ceremony [ca.1880's]. Title and author's name are printed in black ink on top band on front and spine. Publishers name is printed in black ink on bottom band on front and spine.non-fictionA history of the development of nursing as a profession up to 1958.nursing-great britain-history, nurses

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

Illustrated book. Mid blue cover with large darker blue rectangles on front back and spine. Title and author's name printed in white and yellow on front and spine rectangles. Publishers mark printed in white at base of spine. Back cover has summary of book along with biography and photo of author.non-fictionThis book, covering the period from 1788 to Federation is Volume 1 of the first comprehensive history of nursing in Australia. The author traces the development of traditions and structures that have helped shape the course of nursing and the evolution of a profession.nursing-australia-history, nursing profession

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.A five-page typed document published in September 1945 entitled 'Review of the Problems of Nursing Staff in Hospitals with Suggestions Regarding Future Planning'. The document chiefly deals with the problem of nursing shortage and discusses ways to attract women into the nursing profession. The review is authored by Kaye Scott and Alan.H.Penington.nursing, at lister house., nurse training, kaye scott, alan penington

This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacity.Cardboard box with a label on the lid. Inside is a rubber bulb pump attached to a clear glass 'receiver'. The glass is a cylinder opening to an almost flat wide circular disc. On one side of the cylinder is a sphere opening to the cylinder presumably where the milk is collected. Label: (Top Left):'Ingram's / London' / (On the right): 'Omega Breast Reliever / The finest quality / Rubber Bulb fitted / with a Glass Receiver / of approved design.' (Bottom left): Recommended by the / Medical & Nursing / Professions On rubber: Ingram's / London / Omegaomega breast reliever, baby's feeding, breast feeding, medical, nursing

It is a medical parody of Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem "If—", rewritten to highlight the patience and resilience required in the nursing professionAn example of nursing humourPrinted card, off-white background. Underneath a black and white illustraion of a woman wearing a nurses veil, title in red ink, main body of poem in black ink with two red 'Ifs'. and a statement in red at the base. Card has been mounted on a thin piece of wood, covered in plastic film and fixed to brown carboard On the cardboard ' Dear Johnny/With Best Wishes/From/Pat [black ink] 1943 [pencil] Previous cataloge number [black ink}nursing, nurses, poems about nurses

This thesis was sumitted in patial requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Studies by the author. It documents an important time in the nursing profession in VictoriaOf significicance to the AHNL as this book documents an important time in nursing history in VictoriaBooklet with protective plastic over blue card covers and black comb-binding. At top right of front cover there is a small rectangular sticker on which the previous catalogue number is handwritten [black ink] There is also a white business card with black print giving the author's detailsnursing, industrial action victoria, 1986 nurses' stike victoris, royal australian nursing federation

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Eighteen typed and handwritten pages, with a title pages 'Graduation of Nurses - speech' written in blue pen. The following thirteen pages are typed, the rest in blue pen. The typed speech appears unfinished. Speech in a sequence of notes dated 1964. The speech deals in detail with the history of the nursing profession.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. nursing.

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

Stapled booklet, white cover with red print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college. At top right the previous catalogue number is handwritten [blue ink]. At bottom left there is a mark where a sticker has been removed.non-fictionTis oration gives background to the founding of the Australian College of Nursing and the people involved.college of nursing australia, nursing - australia - history, jean millist lamont, vera margaret haughton, myrtle ivy lindsay, edith hugh-jones, annie moriah sage, patricia chomley

Stapled booklet, white cover with green print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'College of Nursing' and the logo of the college.Below a decorative embellishment 'Hobart/ 13th May 1987' is printed, there is also a narrow double line on three sides. non-fictionThis oration looks at the challenge to maintain excellence in nursing. The cahellenge of excellence is to choose, not to drift - to choose well, and to act upon those choicescollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with green print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.Below the author's name '1991 is printednon-fictionThis oration "nursing's heritage: chains to loosen" is a metaphor for how the nursing profession is evolving beyond its traditional, restrictive past to embrace more autonomy and control over its practice and future. It refers to moving away from old constraints like rigid, top-down hierarchies and outdated medical models, and toward a future of independent professional practice, specialized roles, and increased responsibility for patient outcomes and policy-making. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with purple print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.non-fictionThis oration "The voices of Australian nursing: a turning point for the twenty-first century' looks at the contemporary evolution of the nursing profession, marked by diverse roles, increased responsibility, and a focus on advocating for improved patient outcomes and working conditions. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with blue print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.Below the author's name '1991 is printednon-fictionThis oration looks at the belief that emotion corrupts the caring heart of womanhood. That an educated woman is less caring than her uneducated couterpart. And, byextension that an educated nurse will be a cold uncaring nurse . The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with red print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.non-fictionThis oration 'Family law and its effects on the family', by a family law judge, also includes the role of the nurse, where family law can impact the care of their patients. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration, family law - australia, children-legal status

Stapled booklet, white cover with green print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.Below the author's name '1995' is printednon-fictionThis oration arose from a discussion the author had with nursing students abot explaining the phenomenon of caring in nursingcollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with brown print. Above the title and author's name are two overlapping brown squares on the top square printed in white are 'Royal /College of Nursing' /the logo of the college/ 'Australia' At the righthand side of the front cover is a brown vertical stipe, withe the words '...striving for professional excellence in nursing practice..' [white print]non-fictionThis oration looks at the forces that will influence the way nurses will practice and behave in the future, including informatics. Includes list of previous ortionscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with dark blue print. 'THE THIRTY FIRST/PATRICIA CHOMLEY/ ORATION' PRINTED IN CENTRE, above this are two overlapping dark blue squares on the top square printed in white are 'Royal /College of Nursing' /the logo of the college/ 'Australia'. Below 'TOWN HALL/FREEMANTLE,W A/14 MAY 1997 At the righthand side of the front cover is a dark blue vertical stipe, with the words '...striving for professional excellence in nursing practice..' [white print]non-fictionThis oration looks at past events and prevailing ideologies tha have influenced nursing's growth and development as a profession. Includes list of previous orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Illustrated book bound in dark blue with title printed in gold ink on spine.non-fictionThe evolution of nurse registration in Victoria 1923-1973.nurses, nursing, nursing registraiotn -victoria-history

This study was commisioned by the Minister for Health, Victorian Government as a response to nurses regarding the current status of the profession of nursing in Victoriaof sigificance to the AHNL as it was a study of nursing in VictoriaBound report, pale blue cover with black print.Title printed within a single line border. Previous catalogue number at top right has been crossed out and another previous catalogu number written undertheath [with 'also No as written beside it] There is also a signature [indecipherable] and a stamp : RECIVED/ 21 MARCH 1988/ Community Services Victoria/ Western Services Regional Centre/ MANAGEMENT UNIT'nursing - victoria, nurses - victoria

These were the recommendations of a working party of Alfred Hospital nurses regarding the study (Marles report)commisioned by the Minister for Health, Victorian Government as a response to nurses regarding the current status of the profession of nursing in Victoria. Enclosed with the recommendations is a merorandum From June Allen (Alfred Hospital Director of Nursing) to all wards and departments requesting comments of sigificance to the AHNL as the recommendations concerned nursing at the Alfred HospitalBound report, blue cover with black print. Alfred Hospital logo above titlePrevious catalogue number at top right of front covernursing - victoria, nurses - victoria, alfred hopspital

Front page - The large photo is of nurses in uniform, marching more than 20 abreast. They join the [26,000] who were taking part in the Anzac Day march to the Shrine of Remembrance. Back page - Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, opens the War Nurses' Memorial Centre on Feb 19 1950. A large crowd included those from the nursing and medical professions, the services as well as Lady and Miss Brooks and other dignitaries. During the service of dedication two addresses were given, with Miss Sage, Matron in Chief of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service (RAANS), speaking on the courage, loyalty and devotion to duty that the nurses showed during the 1939-46 war. Miss Betty Jeffrey is the administrative officer of the centre that is available for use by all nursing organisations, including accommodations for nurses travelling from the country or out of state.Two newspaper clippings have been glued to either side of a lined sheet of paper. Front of page - a torn newspaper clipping of part of a title, a large black and white photo of women in nurse's uniforms marching and a caption. Back of page - a newspaper clipping of a black and white photo of a man in military uniform listening to four women in nurse's uniforms, with a story of two columns of text'Feb. 19th 1950' [blue ink, back of page, lower left]melbourne, wwii, ww2, st kilda road, jeanette brooks, muriel violet turner laing, thomas blamey, annie moriah sage, john latham, eleanor mary (ella) tobin, muriel brooks, eleanor latham, edmund herring, sydney fairbairn rowell, blanche may murison, blanche rowell, kingsley norris, richard gavin gardiner casey, ethel marian sumner (maie) ryan, ethel casey, kent hughes, edith kerr, edith hughes, college of nursing, australian nursing conference, melbourne town hall

The newsletter from August 1956. It featured Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sir Frank Selleck on the cover. The president's introduction talked about Frank Selleck suggesting the name Legacy. There was an article about the Victoria Cross and one about the new Legacy house in Swanston Street. Also a careers page focusing on nursing as a profession. Pages showed news from the different Boys and Girls Classes. Also photos of the Legacy staff, including Miss Dorrie Vines -Matron of Stanhope, Mrs B Cobby -Legacy's Welfare Officer, Mrs V Duncan -office supervisor and Mr Jim Tierney -boys instructor. A small photo shows the wedding of Lynn Rennie a former junior legatee, with her Legatee Ralph Small. And mentions Lyn's twin sister Jean is speech training instructor on Tuesday nights. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 16 pages from August 1956. Volume 9 Number 2Date on cover incorrect - real date August 1956boys classes, activities, girls classes, staff

Plastic and sticky tape covered journal. Cover of journal is dark blue with gold and white logo and writing. Journal held together with staples and plastic twine threaded through middle. There is much sticky tape used on front and back covers. Inside front cover are two added photographs, one of a man, other of a woman. Captions name them as: Dr J[?] W Springthorpe and Miss L. Crocker. There are small red dot stickers marking various parts of text throughout the journal and page 207 has a glued in double sided page (13 & 14) from same journal December/January 1969. non-fiction'It is now fifty years since the Victorian Trained Nurses' Association was formed, for the advancement of the nursing profession both professionally and economically. It transformed the nursing scheme from chaos into order, and its work has not diminished since.' (Excerpt from Preface written by author)australian nurses, victorian nurses

Hardback book with olive green, blue, red and white cover and writing. Cover has sepia image of two nurses working in a hospital ward, one talking to a patient in a bed. Has intact dust jacket.non-fictionAlfred nurses have always been at the forefront of their profession - ready and willing to meet stringent training programs, war, fire, makeshift wards for epidemics and rapidly changing developments in medical science and technology. This is their story. The strength of the camaraderie shown among Alfred nurses at the celebrations that followed the graduation of the final group of trainees from the Alfred's School of Nursing led Helen Paterson to write this book. She follows the history of the Alfred nurses from the establishment of the Alfred Hospital in 1971, and the beginning of nurse training in 1880, to reveal the hardships, pleasures and intrigues shared by Alfred nurses in the past 130 years of history. (From inside front of dust jacket) 1. Planning 2. Arriving 3. Training 4. Complaining 5. Revealing 6. Serving 7. Progressing 8. Defending 9. Uniting 10. Improving 11. Combating 12. Returning 13. Maintaining 14. Developing 15. Changingnurses in warfare, victoria

Dark green paperback book with a dimly lit concrete wall on the cover . There is a fluorescent strip light across the top and multiple water pipes coming out of the wall. 'grit' is printed in white text in the lower right corner.non-fictionGrit is an issue of the Journal of Australian Studies, no. 78, 2003--[Title page verso].professions australia, nurses, gallipoli, australian nurses, janet butler

Royal blue hardcover book with a light blue dustjacket. The title and authors are printed in blue along the spine. In the middle of the spine is a white sticker with '146A 2nd copy' handwritten on it. The front shows a large portrait of Jane Bell, The title is printed in dark blue above the image, below the image (in smaller text) is the sub-heading and author's names.non-fiction The story of Jane Bell, "a pioneer nurse-administrator and teacher, who was dedicated to achieving standards of excellence. Acknowledged as "The Nurses' Statesman" her influence was to benefit the Australian nursing profession over a lengthy span of years. - from dustjacket. jane bell, royal melbourne hospital, nurse administrators, nurses

Royal blue hardcover book with a light blue dustjacket. The title and authors are printed in blue along the spine. At the base of the spine is an orange sticker with 'B 146' handwritten on it. The front shows a large portrait of Jane Bell, The title is printed in dark blue above the image, below the image (in smaller text) is the sub-heading and author's names.non-fiction The story of Jane Bell, "a pioneer nurse-administrator and teacher, who was dedicated to achieving standards of excellence. Acknowledged as "The Nurses' Statesman" her influence was to benefit the Australian nursing profession over a lengthy span of years. - from dustjacket. jane bell, royal melbourne hospital, nurse administrators, nurses

Blue hardcover book with dustjacket. The dustjacket is black with a blue strip down the spine and the title printed in black. There is a bright orange sticker on the spine with the number 72. The cover is blue and black with black text. It shows an illustration of three war nurses.non-fictionThe struggle waged by women for emancipation from the tyranny of convention has been a constant theme over the centuries. MINISTERING ANGELS examines a central part of this theme ; it is a complete survey of the history of the first profession that not only opened its doors to women, but was also largely created by them. - from inside dustjacket. nursing history, military nursing great britain, women and war