World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN)

29/04/2026

🩺 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗖𝗨 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

We invite ICU nurses worldwide to take part in the 1st round of the 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗖𝗨 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀’ 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 — 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗖𝗨 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 (𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘) Delphi Study.

💡 This study explores how ICU nurses see their roles evolving over the next decade, helping guide future workforce planning, policy, and education in intensive care. Building a patient-centred, technology-enabled, and human-focused ICU starts with your voice.

🩺 Who can participate?

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗖𝗨 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗜𝗖𝗨, 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.

🎁 Incentive

Complete all three Delphi rounds and enter a lottery to win 1 of 12 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Lisbon, Portugal

🌍 How to participate

The questionnaire is available in 𝟵 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀:

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ShineDelphiRound1

We warmly encourage you to take part and share your perspective on the future of intensive care nursing.

Lead researcher: Dr Katerina Iliopoulou

Steering Committee: Carole Boulanger, Prof Ruth Kleinpell, Dr Peter Nydahl, Dr Julia Philippou, Dr Brandi Vanderspank-Wright, Dr Andreas Xyrichis, Prof Mark van den Boogaard

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26/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 21st World Congress of WFCCN, alongside the 8th International Conference of NSCCM and the 5th International Conference of CCNAN!
Save the dates and stay tuned for more details!

19/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 21st World Congress of WFCCN, alongside the 8th International Conference of NSCCM and the 5th International Conference of CCNAN!
Save the dates and stay tuned for more details!

17/04/2026

🌍 Join the 6th World Sepsis Congress – FREE Online Event!

We are pleased to invite healthcare professionals to participate in the 6th World Sepsis Congress, taking place on 22–23 April 2026, under the theme:

“Universal Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children, and Women”

This important global congress—endorsed by the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN)—will feature 15 expert-led sessions covering:
👶 Neonatal sepsis care
🧒 Pediatric critical care
🤰 Maternal health
🏥 Health system solutions
🧠 Prevention strategies and latest evidence-based practices

Hear from internationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and global health leaders working together to improve sepsis outcomes worldwide.

Participation is *FREE* and open to all healthcare professionals.

🔗 Register here: https://www.worldsepsiscongress.org/register

Let’s work together to advance universal access to quality sepsis care.

14/04/2026

⏳ Only 2 days to go!

Have you registered yet for our upcoming international webinar:
🧠 Delirium – The Invisible Challenge of Critical Care?

Delirium continues to significantly impact outcomes for critically ill patients — but with the right knowledge and strategies, nurses can make a real difference.

Join expert speakers Kathleen Vollman, Rennan Martins, and Joseph Tiulenin Dimas Carrera as they share practical insights and global perspectives from critical care practice.

📅 April 16, 2026
🕒 01:30 EST
💻 Zoom

Secure your place here:
🔗 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zZiWe9V8TLqBDzt3vnSSfQ

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

Unravelling the DNA of Vasoactive Agents in the Intensive Care Unit: An Easier Way to Prepare Vasoactive Medications
Sai Saran

💡 Featured in the new issue of IJCC!

Vasoactive medications are essential in intensive care, yet their preparation can be complex and time-critical. This article explores a simplified and practical approach to preparing vasoactive agents, supporting safer workflows, reducing errors, and improving efficiency for ICU teams managing critically ill patients.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc/article/view/1027/1076

02/04/2026

🧠 Webinar Announcement: Delirium – The Invisible Challenge of Critical Care
Join us for an insightful international webinar exploring one of the most underrecognized yet impactful complications in critical care: delirium.
📢 Topic: Delirium – The Invisible Challenge of Critical Care
👩‍⚕️ Speakers: Kathleen Vollman, Rennan Martins, and Joseph Tiulenin Dimas Carrera
📅 Date: April 16, 2026
🕒 Time: 01:30 EST
💻 Platform: Zoom
Delirium remains a major challenge affecting patient outcomes in intensive care settings worldwide. This session will provide valuable clinical insights, practical strategies, and global perspectives from experienced experts in critical care.
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and strengthen your practice.
🔗https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zZiWe9V8TLqBDzt3vnSSfQ

30/03/2026

New Technology Creates Stressful and Demanding Situations: Nurses’ Experiences with Impella® Support
Anne Askeland | Ann-Cathrin Melby | Silje Helen Saeterdal | Nina Strømsvik
💡 Featured in the new issue of IJCC!
Advanced technologies like Impella® are transforming cardiac critical care. This article explores critical care nurses’ experiences, revealing the professional demands, stress, and the need for ongoing education when supporting patients with this life-saving technology.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc/article/view/1047/1077

16/03/2026

Comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life After Intensive Care Before vs During the COVID Pandemic
Anni Tanskanen | Anna Schandl | Gisela Vogel | Anders Hedman | Pernilla Darlington | Anna Milton
🆕 New research now published in IJCC!
Did the COVID-19 pandemic change how ICU survivors experience life after critical illness? This article compares health-related quality of life before and during the pandemic, offering valuable insights into the long-term impact of ICU care under extraordinary circumstances.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc/article/view/1036/1071

09/03/2026

Nurses’ Practices and Perceived Challenges of Meeting Nutrition Needs Through Enteral Feeding
Dickson Ally Mkoka | Happiness Mdangu
📘 New IJCC article out now!
Meeting the nutritional needs of critically ill patients is essential—but not without challenges. This qualitative study explores nurses’ perspectives on enteral feeding in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania, highlighting barriers, everyday practices, and opportunities to strengthen patient care.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc/article/view/60/1070

02/03/2026

Evaluation of a National Training Programme on Use of Oxygen Therapy in Clinical Practice in Zambia
Chris Carter | Sabelo Maphenduka | Joy Notter
🌍 Read a new article from the latest IJCC issue!
Oxygen therapy remains a critical yet challenging resource in many low-income countries. This study explores the impact of a national training programme in Zambia and how education empowered nurses to improve the safe and effective use of oxygen therapy in everyday clinical practice.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc/article/view/1048/1075

01/03/2026

🌍 BACCN Conference 2026 – Voices of Change

The British Association of Critical Care Nurses and the Irish Association of Critical Care Nurses invite you to be part of a global gathering dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassion in critical care nursing.

✨ In collaboration with the Birmingham City University’s Centre for International Health Partnerships, a Virtual Stream for delegates from Low-Income Countries will provide access to keynote sessions, virtual presentations, and live Q&A — increasing global accessibility and inclusivity.

📢 Call for Abstracts – Now Open
Theme: “Voices of Change”
🗓 Deadline: 18 April 2026
💻 Format: Virtual (pre-recorded + live Q&A)

👉 Submit your abstract here:
https://www.baccn.org/abstracts/baccn-conference-2026-low-income-country/

📝 The virtual stream is available to delegates from countries classified as low-income by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

👉 Register here:
https://baccn.sym-online.com/registrationforms/baccn2026lic/done/
Join us and help shape the next era of critical care nursing. 💙