Physical description

Stapled booklet, white cover with green print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.Below the author's name '1991 is printed

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

At top right of the front cover the previous catalogue number is handwritten [blue ink], at bottom left there are marks where two stickers have been removed. On title page at top right their is an oval stamp from the Alfred Health Sciences Library. At top left of this page 'BRN 22921' is handwritten.

Summary

This oration "nursing's heritage: chains to loosen" is a metaphor for how the nursing profession is evolving beyond its traditional, restrictive past to embrace more autonomy and control over its practice and future. It refers to moving away from old constraints like rigid, top-down hierarchies and outdated medical models, and toward a future of independent professional practice, specialized roles, and increased responsibility for patient outcomes and policy-making. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orations