Historical information

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.
The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press".
Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.

Physical description

Copy two of two photocopied copies of newspaper article from Swan Hill Guardian 1951 about The Hospital and Charities Commission establishing the Bendigo Northern District School of Nursing. The school needed a badge, so a competition was announced. The winner was to receive 5/5/- prize. The design was to have the school motto "Servientes" and had to have the school colours red, white, gold. Designs were to be sent to the Dean, Lister House.