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Dr. Philip Hardie

Assistant Professor (School of Nursing & Midwifery)
      
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Dr. Philip Hardie

Assistant Professor (School of Nursing & Midwifery)

 phardie@tcd.ie

 


Dr. Philip Hardie is an Assistant Professor of General Nursing at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. He is a registered nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Philip qualified as a General Nurse from St. Vincent"s Healthcare Group in 2011 from University College Dublin. He obtained a Master's degree in Nursing from Trinity College Dublin in 2012 and his PhD from University College Dublin in 2023. Philip also holds a diverse educational background, having achieved the following qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Media Technology, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology (2005); Professional Certificate Advanced Health Assessment, University College Dublin (2015), Professional Diploma in University Teaching and Learning, University College Dublin (2018), Professional Certificate Entrepreneurial Educators, University College Dublin (2018), Professional Certificate Cyberpsychology, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology (2019). Philip's dedication to quality healthcare is evident in his strong commitment to evidence-based practice. This commitment permeates his roles as a nurse, educator, and researcher. Philip has extensive experience in third-level education, with an ethos that promotes a universal design approach, creating equal opportunities for all students. He advocates a constructivist approach to teaching, believing student-centred learning encompasses students actively constructing meaning and knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of the presented material. He has experience in programme coordination and teaching across all core nursing subject areas at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His teaching interests include curriculum design and development, teaching and learning in the clinical setting, nursing assessment skills, and medication management. Philip has created innovative virtual reality teaching resources and is strongly interested in technology-enhanced education and nursing practices. Philip is an active researcher interested in Patient and Public Involvement in Research, particularly in developing evidence-based educational interventions. He is a keen researcher in technology-enhanced education and learning in clinical learning environments. He is also interested in digital health and its impact on patient care.
Project Title
 Exploring the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Storytelling on Psychological Safety Awareness in Nursing Preceptorship: A Pilot Study
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Summary
The objectives of the study are to: a) To implement the newly developed state-of-the-art VR storytelling experience for nursing preceptors in clinical education settings b) To evaluate nurse preceptors' experiences with the VR storytelling experience in clinical education settings c) To assess the feasibility and usability of VR storytelling in developing psychological safety awareness and skills amongst nurse preceptors Research Questions " How do nursing preceptors perceive and engage with a VR storytelling experience designed to address psychological safety in clinical education settings? " To what extent does the VR storytelling experience enhance preceptors' understanding, attitudes, and self-reported behaviours related to fostering psychological safety in nursing preceptorship relationships?
Project Type
A pilot study

Philip Hardie , Jessica Eustace -Cook, Andrew Darley , Rosemarie Derwin, Sean Kearns, Barry Mc Brien, Mary Mooney, The application of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in Nursing Education: A Scoping Review Protocol., British Medical Journal, Open, 2025, p1 - 26, p26 , Journal Article, ACCEPTED  TARA - Full Text
Kearns, S., Hardie, P., O'Shea, D., & Neff, K., Instruments used to assess gender-affirming healthcare access: a scoping review, PlusOne, 2024, Journal Article, PUBLISHED
Philip Hardie, Philip Hardie, Roisin O"Donovan, Suzi Jarvis, Catherine Redmond, Key tips to providing a psychologically safe learning environment in the clinical setting, BMC Medical Education, 22, (1), 2022, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie, A blended learning perineal suturing programme for midwifery students: An evaluative descriptive study, Nurse Education in Practice, 64, 2022, p103453 , Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie, Experience based co design: nursing preceptorship educational programme, Research Involvement and Engagement, 8, (1), 2022, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie, Andrew Darley, Catherine Redmond, Attracta Lafferty, Suzi Jarvis, Interpersonal and communication skills development in nursing preceptorship education and training programmes: a scoping review protocol, HRB Open Research, 4, 2021, p9 , Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie, Andrew Darley, Catherine Redmond, Attracta Lafferty, Suzi Jarvis, Interpersonal and communication skills development in nursing preceptorship education and training programmes: a scoping review protocol, HRB Open Research, 4, 2021, p9 , Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie, Peter Donnelly, Elizabeth Greene, Aine McHugh, Kate Coveney, Brian Murray, Siobhan Brereton, The application of reusable learning objects (RLOs) in preparation for a simulation laboratory in medication management: An evaluative study, Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 2021, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie, Andrew Darley, Lorraine Carroll, Catherine Redmond, Abraham Campbell, Suzi Jarvis, Nursing & Midwifery students" experience of immersive virtual reality storytelling: an evaluative study, BMC Nursing, 19, (1), 2020, Journal Article, PUBLISHED  DOI
Philip Hardie & Co Design Team, Patient and Public Involvement in Co-Designing an Innovative Preceptorship Educational Programme, HSE Patient and Public Partnership Conference, Dublin Castle, 24/10/2024, Poster, PUBLISHED
  


  


Philip has a proven track record of high-quality publications and conference presentations. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and research skills in his roles as a principal investigator and supervisor. Philip also has experience as a research supervisor, mentoring undergraduate nursing students and MSc students in completing their research projects. Philip is an active researcher with a strong interest in Patient and Public Involvement in Research, particularly in developing evidence-based educational interventions. His research interests focusing on technology-enhanced nursing education, the clinical learning environment, and digital health highlight his status as an innovative researcher. Philip's passion for research, along with his pioneering use of virtual reality simulations and his focus on healthcare innovation and the integration of digital health, establishes him as a leader in the field.