Certificate presented to Marguerite Ousley following three years of nurse training at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. Marguerite is duly registered as a general nurse and a member of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses Association on October 10, 1912. The certificate is signed by the President, Member of Council and Honorary Secretary. First constituted in 1901, the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses Association "introduced a uniform curriculum of training and examination to establish a benefit scheme for nurses and to generally promote the interests of nurses". Citation, https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VA4907.st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, the royal victorian trained nurses association., marguerite ousley

Dorothy Stubbs and her nursing colleagues photographed at various locations at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. For example, "at Bottles", which was the nursing quarters separate from the hospital in Victoria Parade, and "St Micks" (St Michael's) ward in the Healy building.st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, dorothy stubbs ( later morrison), bottles nursing quarters

Each disease is described in length, how to nurse, what complications may occur and precautions to take, eg with Typhoid Fever, urine needs to be boiled to prevent spread of disease, container is to stand in antiseptic, kept separate, and if in the country, buried. Notes state:" the nurse must do all in her power to induce rest and sleep with the patients, eg warm sponge, frequent comfort positioning in bed." Other diseases detailed are Meningitis, Phthisis, Diptheria, Scarlet Fever, Measles, Pneumonia, all needing isolation nursing. How to prepare solutions give enemas and bowel washouts are described in these comprehensive notes indicative of the heavy, onerous nursing requirements practiced at that time. st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, clinical notes, infectious diseases, freda fatzeus

Nursing Student study notes on Joslins food values in the treatment of Diabetes in hospitals circa 1925. Eg Ig of Carbohydrate contains 4 calories. "A patient at rest requires 25 calories per kilogram which is just sufficient to maintain Basal Metabolism" .freda fatzeus, st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, diabetes management, elliott proctor joslin

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

The summary documents Miss Wheelers' time during her training. For example, nurses were given board and meals but not paid wages. They had to bring linen and sets of cutleries and had to pay a ten-pound entrance fee to cover uniforms and laundering. There was a six-week probation period and if accepted, they became junior nurses who studied theory whilst working long hours in the hospital. st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, kathleen p. wheeler

Interesting insight into the extensive nursing knowledge required of diseases, their signs and symptoms and nursing management. For example, how to perform a gutter (bed) bath, managing typhoid fever or making up a soap solution for an enemata.st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, lecture notes, nellie brophy, dr prendergast

Nurse Mary Deane attended a course of lessons in invalid, convalescent and home cookery following her registration as a fully qualified nurse at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. The certificate states that Evelyn is competent. Most institutions required the Invalid Cookery Certificate from registered nurses when applying for future positions. It is signed by the Teacher- In- Charge Mary G Kirkhope and Director Frederick W Green.mary deane, swinburne technical college hawthorn victoria., invalid convalescent and home cookery, st. vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Surgeon Dr M.J. Newing describes Nurse Mary Deane as a well educated self reliant young lady of excellent character and a well trained nurse.dr m.j. newing, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, mary deane

Dr Frank Morgan, Neurosurgeon, has "confidently recommended Mary Deans nursing ability, having worked with her in Theatre at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne''.mary deane, dr frank morgan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

The first page of the certificate folder contains the elaborate St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Training School emblem. The second page certifies that Miss Mary Bernard Brennan has received training as a Nurse for a period of three years. She has attended the prescribed course of lectures and has passed the prescribed examinations and that she is qualified to act as a Trained General Nurse. It is signed by Honorary Lecturer JA Horan MBBS and Mother Rectress, M.A.O'Doherty SRN.mary bernard brennan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, dr john horan md. bs, mother rectress m.a. o'doherty srn

Nurse Mary Brennan and another un-named colleague are pictured in full length theatre nurse-scrub uniform. They are standing with their hands clasped behind their backs. They appear to be ready to assist a surgeon for an operation as they are standing behind a fully prepared trolley of instruments and dressings.mary brennan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, theatre nurse uniform 1938

Signed by Lecturer John Horan MBBS, Miss Mary Brennan has passed anatomy and physiology exams in her first year of nursing training in 1935.mary bernard brennan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, dr john horan md. bs

Following her training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Mary Brennan is certified as a General Nurse number 8777 under the Nurses Acts of 1928 and 1931. It is signed by the Chairman and SRN Registrar of the Nurses Board. Accompanying the certificate, there is a payment receipt from the Nurses Board of Melbourne for five shillings for registration and five shillings for the certificate.mary brennan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, nurses acts victoria, nurses board melbourne

Nurse Mary Brennan attended a course of lessons in invalid, convalescent and home cookery following her registration as a fully qualified nurse. The certificate states that Evelyn is competent. The Nurses' Registration Regulations set down in 1926 required all nurse trainees to receive instruction in invalid cookery. It is signed by the Teacher- In- Charge Mary G Kirkhope and Director Frederick W Green. The envelope containing the certificate has a postage stamp of 1 penny, the cost of regular postage at that time. mary bernard brennan, swinburne technical college hawthorn victoria., invalid convalescent and home cookery, mary g kirkhope, frederick w green, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, cost of postage in victoria 1938

Signed and endorsed by Mary Bernard Ryan, relatives and friends, "Nursie", as she was known to them, began her training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, graduating in 1938.mary bernard ryan nee brennan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

Nurse Isabel Kilpatrick graduated from St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Training School in 1937. During the three training years, nurses wore a cap. At graduation, nurses gained their nursing or "sisters" veil or " captail". It was worn proudly as recognition of achievement and identified the sister as now a Victorian State Registered Nurse or SRN.isobel kilpatrick, nurses veil, captail, state registered nurse, st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, graduation veil

The certificate states that Patricia Holschier has attended nurse training and studied for three years and is now qualified as a trained general nurse. It is signed by four honorary lecturers, Mother Rectress Sister Katherine Considine, (later Mother Mary Gonzaga), the Medical Superintendent and Patricia Holshier.st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, patricia holshier, sr m considine, mother mary gonzaga

Patricia Holschier trained at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. The Nurse's Board was established in 1924 and became responsible for the registration and regulation of General Nursing. nurses acts victoria, nurses board of victoria, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, patricia holschier

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 nursing and medical illustrated dictionary was used by nurses for study and reference purposes. Nurses were expected to have extensive knowledge of clinical and nursing terms to pass their yearly examinations. For example, Edebohl's Operation or how to present a patient's lying position for examination by doctors on visiting rounds eg Fowlers or Kidney positions.patricia holschier, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, cassell and company

The first page of the folder has a black sketch of St Vincent's Hospital Healy building. The second page certifies that Nancy J. McMahon has passed three years of lectures, training and examinations and is now a fully registered trained General Nurse. It is signed by Mother Rectress M Considine, several honorary lecturers and the Medical Superintendent, and Miss McMahon. nancy josephine mcmahon, mother rectress m.considine, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

The pocket size dictionary, published in the UK contains medical terms and nursing treatment with a number of illustrations and examples of surgical instruments. nancy josephine mcmahon, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

The folder has a sketch image of St Vincent's Hospital Healy building on opening and the opposite board details that Kathleen Morgan has completed and passed three years of training, lectures and examinations and is now qualified as a trained nurse. It is signed by the mother rectress, honorary lecturers and the medical superintendant.kathleen morgan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

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

Kathleen Morgan trained at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. The Nurse's Board was established in 1924 and became responsible for the registration and regulation of General Nursing.st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, kathleen morgan, nurses acts victoria, nurses board of victoria

Identity paper, reference and receipt collected for student identification prior to entrance to nursing at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. The reference from FCJ Genazzano describes Kathleen to be of excellent character. kathleen morgan, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, convent f.c.j. genazzano kew

Nurse Kathleen Morgan graduated from St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Training School in 1942. At graduation, nurses gained their nursing or "sisters" veil as a Victorian state registered nurse.st. vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, kathleen morgan, nurses veil

The folder has a sketch image of St Vincent's Hospital Healy building on opening and the opposite board details that Margaret Rosengren has completed and passed three years of training, lectures and examinations and is now qualified as a trained nurse. It is signed by the mother rectress, honorary lecturers and the medical superintendant.margaret rosengren, st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training

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