This submission was part of a historical period when nurse education was transitioning from hospital based training to the tertiary (university ) sector for a six month post basic trainining nursing course. This course was designed to compliment the first level courseOf significance to the AHNL as this was an Alfred Hospital post basic nursing courseGlue bound booklet with blue cover. Title in black print on front coverSmall rectangular white sticker at top right of front cover on which previous catalogue number is written [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nursing, perioperative nursing, post basic nursing course, operating theatre

This submission was part of a historical period when nurse education was transitioning from hospital based training to the tertiary (university ) sector for a six monht post basic trainining nursing course. Includes operating theatre statistcsOf significance to the AHNL as this was an Alfred Hospital post basic nursing courseGlue bound booklet with blue cover. Title in black print on front coverSmall rectangular white sticker at top right of front cover on which previous catalogue number is written [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nursing, perioperative nursing, post basic nursing course, operating theatre

Nurses wishing to undertake the perioperative nusing course at the Alfred Hopital were required to complete this learning package prior to commencement, topics covered were physics and regional anatomyInsight into post basic nursing wducation in the 1980'sIllustrated printed document with blue front and back cover pages. Title printed on front cover. The document is bound with white tape threaded through two holes. previous catalogue number hadnwritten [black ink] at top right of front cover. Throught the book answers to questions have been handwritten [black ink]post basic nursing course, post basic nursing education, perioperative nursing, anatomy, physics

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

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Critical Care and Perioperative courses at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeCream circular metal badge with gilt border and back, and two gilt metal bars attached by two small gilt metal rings each On the face of the badge are the words 'Alfred Hospital' in gilt and red Maltese cross with gilt lamp. On the top bar are the words 'perioperative', and on the second bar 'critical care' in black. On the back of the badge is a metal pin with catch and the makers name 'Cashs'. Maker's name is also on the baralfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, perioperative nursing

Stapled magazine with black print. Cover is off white with blue print, tilte on front along with illustration of angled scissors, back cover has cover designer's detailsnon-fictionIncludes article on 'the Hazards of recovery'perioperative nursing, anaesthesia

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white print] the journal logo - angled scissors [light green print] and a black and white photograph of 4 surgical instruments [towel clips]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses including article titled 'untimely death in the age of entitlement'perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white and light green print] and a black and white photograph of a woman in Victorian dress [Elizabeth Austin bebefactor of the Austin Hospital]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses including article titled 'the history of neurosurgery'perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of an operating room nurse holding a syringe and packet in anaethetic room with operating theatre and other theatre personnel in the back ground [Nurse Suzie Kendall Royal Children's Hospital, Melbournenon-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of operating theatre with three staff in operating theatre dress around draped operating table and medical equpment [Epwoth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of a nurse squatting to look at a drainage bag attached to child in hospital cotnon-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of operating theatre staff wearing xmas caps and gowns [St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Document given to nuses working in the operating theatre at the Alfred Hospital, details the specific instruments used for various surgucal proceduresInsight into surgical instrumentsunbound printed document on off white paperprevius catalogue nuber handwitten [black ink] at top right of first oageperioperative nursing, surgical instruments, operating theatre, operating room nursing-history

Illustrated book with green cover. Title and authors name are printed in white and black ink on front cover and spine. The VPNG logo is also printed on the front cover and spine. On the front cover is a black and white photo: "The theatre sister" by Julian Smith FRACS (1873-1947). On the back cover is information about the author, a summary of the book and the VPNG logo.non-fictionA history of the first fifty years of the Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group, as specialty group of the ANF and its aims to promote the professional, educational, recreational and economic interests of its members.victorian perioperative nurses group-history, operating room nurses-victoria-history, operating room nursing-history