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

A small laminated wall sign on fawn paper with black typed font. This sign dates to the 1950s and outlines the basic aim of the Northern District School of Nursing as well as five means to the achievement of the aim.