Historical information

A comprehensive reference guide to the introduction to nursing and practice in hospital. All aspects of the curriculum are covered with text, illustrations and pictures, for example, from the setting up of a blanket bathing trolley to managing lobar pneumonia.

Physical description

Blue fabric covered hardcover indexed textbook of 865 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside the front cover written in biro is Diane O'Neill, St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. The cost is written in pencil, thirty- seven shillings and sixpence.