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Where is Philip?
Why you should be thinking, "Let's get Philip Darbyshire"
News: Philip will be in UK and Europe in May and June 2011. You can host a Philip Darbyshire seminar or presentation at your organization or have me support your improvement strategies so that they move from rhetoric to reality. See 'Where's Philip' for details.
What clients are saying about the value that Philip Brings…
"Professor Darbyshire recently completed the review of research for the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Flinders University. In the context of university policy and funding arrangements in Australia this review has been critical to identifying a coherent and well articulated strategy to strengthen the research performance of the School. Philip's report pulls no punches, is straightforward and cuts through many of the usual excuses for poor research performance. I know of few other consultants with the experience and ability to complete a hard edged review of this kind while engaging with concerns and developing real enthusiasm amongst staff about the challenges and opportunities for research development in the School. The review represents a real turning point for the School and we thank Philip for his extraordinary contribution."
Professor Paul Arbon, Dean & Head of School, Flinders University, South Australia
"I was fortunate enough to be a delegate at the 2009 Chief Nursing Officer, England Summit - an ' invitation only' 3-day Conference for UK Nurse Directors, hosted by the Chief Nursing Officer for England, Prof Dame Christine Beasley DBE. Philip Darbyshire gave two invited presentations to this Conference - A main hall presentation on 'Patient Experiences: Promoting Innovative approaches to understanding the patient journey' and a breakout/Masterclass session on 'Nurse leaders as research champions: Making research come alive in the busy every day healthcare environment'. Philip's presentations were direct, informative and thought-provoking. I came away from both sessions with my perceptions challenged and with a wealth of practical and informative information that I can use. Nurse leaders and health organisations everywhere would benefit immensely from Philip's insightful and practical approaches to improving our services"
Mark Hayward, Director Association for Leaders in Nursing, UK
"Philip is the 'go-to person' for hospitals and health care organizations across the world who want research and evidence-based practice demystified and moved out of the 'too-hard basket' and into the hearts and minds of clinicians who will use it make a real difference".
Australasian College of Health Service Executives (ACHSE)
"Philip is a very charismatic speaker and therefore made the day fun and challenging... He is the first nursing professor who I have met who seems genuine about bridging the gap between academic and clinical practices... I gained considerable info on how to do research, unloaded the mystery of applying for funding. It was very motivating and pushes me on to do research and publish in our workplace."
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
"Very inspirational, my mind was buzzing with research questions afterward... This seminar was very enjoyable and relevant to nursing practice and development. It made research more achievable to the nurse practitioner."
Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit, Galway, Ireland
"Best seminar I have attended to date, best speaker ever! Invite Philip back on a regular basis"
Capital & Coast District Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand
"Wonderfully refreshing, stimulating, usable!... Thank you for pulling this all together using the arts to paint the exact picture... Wow!... Dynamic speaker - great speaker to wrap up with... Philip Darbyshire needs to present and share his wisdom with every student nurse, every professional nurse, every nurse educator and anyone associated with health care. So much has entered my brain; but much more has been imprinted on my heart....What a breath of fresh air he was in all this academia!"
10th Annual Northwest Nursing Education Institute, Portland, USA
"This study day should be made compulsory for all nurses... Great, lovely warm style with huge knowledge and inspirational ability... Inspiring – made me think I could make it happen... Very helpful, confidence-inspiring, practical tips..."
Barts & The London NHS Trust, UK
"Thank you for making clinical research come alive for our staff. (...) As you can see, the evaluations indicate that the program objectives were met and they felt that you were excellent. The only recommendation was that they wanted more time to soak up your knowledge! Please consider another trip to Las Vegas so we can address this request."
Barbara Fraser, Director of Education, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center/Sunrise Children's Hospital, Las Vegas, USA
"Philip, thank you once again for your time, and for sharing your wisdom with us. You were truly inspirational and I look forward to welcoming you back to Waikato in the future."
Jan Bulteel-Adams, Director of Nursing, Waikato Hospital, New Zealand
"Philip Darbyshire needs to present and share his wisdom with every student nurse, every professional nurse, every nurse educator and anyone associated with health care. So much has entered my brain; but much more has been imprinted on my heart."
10th Annual Northwest Nursing Education Institute, Portland, USA
