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What makes ICU nursing more than just a job?

For ACCCN’s CEO Rand Butcher, it is the combination of complexity, clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary teamwork and a strong sense of purpose.

In intensive care, no two shifts are the same. Nurses think critically, make meaningful contributions to patient care and work alongside a team of healthcare professionals who bring different expertise to every situation.

It is challenging work, but for many ICU nurses, that is exactly what makes it so rewarding.

What do you love most about critical care nursing?

#ICUNursing #CriticalCareNursing #NursingLife #NurseLife #IntensiveCare #PatientCare #NurseCommunity #NursingProfession by @acccn__

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Thinking about joining ACCCN?

Whether you're new to ICU or building your career in critical care, ACCCN gives you the education, support and network to grow with confidence.

✔ Weekly clinical learning
✔ Exclusive member resources
✔ Discounted events & courses
✔ A national critical care community

Become a member today → link in bio

#CriticalCare #ICUNursing #NursingEducation #HealthcareCommunity #NurseSupport #ClinicalLearning #NursingCareer #CriticalCareNurse #NurseNetwork #HealthcareProfessionals by @acccn__

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Confidence in ICU doesn’t happen overnight.

Whether you're new to critical care or looking to strengthen your clinical practice, having the right support, education and network makes all the difference.

ACCCN exists to support nurses at every stage of their critical care journey - through practical learning, shared knowledge and a national community of peers.

Explore membership and see how ACCCN can support you → link in bio

#CriticalCareNursing #ICUNurses #NursingEducation #CriticalCareSupport #NurseConfidence #HealthcareCommunity #IntensiveCare #NursingNetwork by @acccn__

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Weakness, fatigue and reduced physical function can persist
long after ICU discharge.

Recovery is often a long-term journey.

Reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305417922002704

#ICUSurvivors #PostICURecovery #CriticalCareRecovery #criticalcare #icunurse by @acccn__

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What happens when paediatric critical care goes beyond the brain?

Join us for Beyond the Brain: Neurocritical Care in Paediatrics, an evening of focused clinical learning, case-based discussion and practical insight.

Explore:
• Brain anatomy and physiology
• ITES and NIRS monitoring
• Post-cardiac arrest care
• Post-ROSC evaluation and planning
• Traumatic brain injury
• Trauma-informed care

Thursday 26 November 2026
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Virtual attendance available for those outside NSW
4 CPD hours

Light supper and refreshments included for in-person attendees.

Registrations are open now via link in bio

#CriticalCareNursing #NeurocriticalCare #PaediatricCare #MedicalConference by @acccn__

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Two weeks to go.
Respiratory care doesn’t stand still. Neither should your practice.

Join us in Perth for a full day of practical, evidence-informed respiratory education across adult and paediatric care.

From lung protection, VV ECMO and weaning to paediatric respiratory failure, human factors and hands-on workshops, this seminar is designed to strengthen knowledge you can take back to clinical practice.

Friday 30 October 2026 | Perth

8 CPD hours | Fully catered
Member $255
Non-member $320
Undergraduate Student $270

Register now via link in bio

#CriticalCare #RespiratoryCare #ECMONursing #PaediatricRespiratory #ClinicalEducation #NurseEducation #HealthcareWA #RespiratorySeminar by @acccn__

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Honouring a pioneer. Celebrating excellence in critical care nursing.

Professor Sharon McKinley was a trailblazer whose remarkable contributions to research, education and clinical practice helped shape critical care nursing in Australia and internationally.

As Australia's first Professor of Intensive Care Nursing, a Fulbright Scholar and an internationally recognised researcher, Sharon dedicated her career to advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes.

At the 2026 ASM, ACCCN was proud to present the inaugural Professor Sharon McKinley Award, established in recognition of her extraordinary legacy.

Congratulations to Sarah Rooney, our inaugural award recipient!

Sarah received the award for her paper, 'Healthcare professional perspectives on involving patients and carers with diverse cultural or linguistic characteristics in escalating clinical deterioration concerns'.

Her work explores an important aspect of patient safety and inclusive care, reflecting the commitment to research and improving patient outcomes that Sharon championed throughout her career.

Through this award, Sharon's legacy will continue to inspire and recognise excellence in critical care nursing for generations to come.

#CriticalCareNursing #NursingLeadership #NursingEducation #NurseMentor #NursingResearch by @acccn__

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AKI can evolve quickly. Staying current matters.

Join us for Renal: AKI and Beyond, a practical Hot Topic Evening exploring early recognition, haemodynamic management, prevention, CRRT practice updates, evolving evidence and current renal controversies.

24 November 2026
Adelaide University + online
6:00pm to 8:30pm SA time
2 hours CPD
Food and drinks included for in-person attendees

Registrations are open via link in bio

#CriticalCare #MedicalEducation #AdelaideEvents by @acccn__

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in ICU?

Join us for A Day in the Life of a Critical Care Nurse, an afternoon designed for nursing students, graduates, novice clinicians and anyone considering a future in critical care.

Hear directly from critical care nurses at different stages of their careers as they share what the transition into ICU looks like, the realities of the role, career and leadership pathways, and the education that can help you get there.

Come along, ask your questions and discover where a career in critical care could take you.

Wednesday 27 January 2027
1:45–3:15 pm
Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide

Ready to explore a future in ICU? Register now via link in bio

#CriticalCareNursing #ICUCareers #NursingStudents #HealthcareEducation #NurseLife #CriticalCareNurse #NursingGraduates by @acccn__

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Would you know what to look for?

This week’s Brush Up focuses on haemolytic transfusion reactions.

ACCCN members can access the full Brush Up via the link in bio.

#nursingeducation #criticalcare #NurseLife #HealthcareEducation #CriticalCareNursing by @acccn__

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5 days ago

When normal systems are disrupted, critical care still has to continue.

How do you maintain best practice during a major emergency, disaster or in a resource-limited setting?

In this on-demand webinar, hear perspectives from experts in:

• ICU disaster preparedness
• Australian Defence Force resource-limited settings
• Disaster preparedness across Timor-Leste and the Pacific

Watch Disaster Preparedness in Critical Care on demand.

ACCCN Members: Complimentary
Non-members: $50
CPD: 1 hour

Register via link in bio by @acccn__

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8 days ago

Three weeks to go. Build confidence across complex respiratory care with practical learning you can take straight back to the bedside. Perth, 30 October.

Register via link in bio

#NursingEducation #CriticalCareNursing #PerthEvents #NurseLife by @acccn__

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