One of the reference books used by Nurse Anne Carolan during her nurse training at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne in 1957. There are extensive notes, some handwritten during lectures, for example on voluntary micturition there is an eleven- step procedure on how to encourage the patient to pass urine. This indicates the detailed learning nurses undertook whilst working at the same time in the wards.Hand -written in ink and underlined inside the front cover is A Carolan's name. There are study notes written in pencil alongside the text on some pages. doherty sirl and ring, st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, anne carolan, nursing procedures

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne graduate nurse Anne Carolan is photographed in her graduation white uniform with sisters veil, blue first-year epaulets and hospital badge.Signed by photographer.st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, anne carolan, broothorn studios melbourne

At graduation, nurses were presented with the St Vincent's Hospital badge by a Sister of Charity Superior or Mother Rectress. The badge certified that nurses could now practice as a qualified nursing sister. The St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Nurses' Graduation Badge has an outer darker blue border with "Caritas Christi Urget Nos" written in gold on the bottom. The meaning is "The love of Christ urges us on". Within, there is the Crown of Mary, or Our Lady, the Patroness for the Sisters of Charity. There is a lighter blue banner containing the Heart of Charity, the Anchor of Hope and the Cross of Faith, all the symbols of nurses working under the guidance of the Sisters of Charity. There are script engraved letters on the back of the badge with the letters "AMC".st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurse training, anne carolan

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, relatives and friends, "Nursie" as she was known to them, began her training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, graduating in 1939.mary bernard ryan nee brennan, 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

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

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

Nurse Isobel Kilpatrick graduated from St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Training School in 1936. At graduation, nurses gained their nursing or "sisters" veil as a Victorian state registered nurse.st vincent's hospital melbourne nurse training, isobel kilpatrick

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

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 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

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