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

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 It refers to moving away from old constraints like rigid, top-down hierarchies and outdated medical models, and toward a future of independent professional practice, specialized roles, and increased responsibility for patient outcomes and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 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