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Professor Nikki Phillips serves as Dean of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University's School of Nursing & Midwifery. With a Doctor of Philosophy from La Trobe University and over 15 years of experience in nursing/midwifery education across Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bhutan, she specializes in evidence-based practice and quality risk management.
- Doctor of Philosophy (La Trobe University)
- Master of Nursing Studies (La Trobe University)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Monash University)
Her research program focuses on evidence-based risk management strategies to prepare graduates for quality/safe patient care. Key interests include:
- Simulation technology for clinical skill development
- Person-centered care frameworks
- Antimicrobial stewardship education
- Post-anesthetic care optimization
Recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with machine learning applications in fall prediction and innovative teaching methods through mobile learning resources.
- 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Student Experience
- 2019 BEHRT Collaboration Award
- 2013 Vice-Chancellor's Innovation Award
As Director of Undergraduate Studies (2010-2018), she developed multiple dual degree programs while supervising Honours, Masters, and PhD students. Current leadership includes:
- Victorian Nursing and Midwifery Professional Council
- Council of Deans of Nursing & Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand)
She contributes to the Institute for Health Transformation and Centre for Quality and Patient Safety, with grants from Medtronic, HCF Health Foundation, and Office for Learning and Teaching. Her team's work appears in International Journal of Medical Informatics, Nurse Education Today, and BMJ Open.
