Historical information

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.

Physical description

Schools 59, 61, 62. Two black and white photos of nurses studying. Nurses are sitting in modern 1960s chairs around a coffee table.

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On rear of photo: Kristina Kossopolous, Barabara McMaster, School 59 (P.T.S. Aug 1963) Yvonne Johnstone - Bailey (Dixon) Tutor NDSN 20/11/74 to 4/7/1976 Bendigo, Bendigo Base Students

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L. Christina Kossopolous, School 61, Barbara McMaster ? School 59-60. Yvonne Baily School 62 Bendigo