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Our Mission & Goals
The main goal of the WFCCN is to link critical care nursing associations and nurses throughout the world strengthening the influence and contribution of critical care nurses to health care globally and be a collective voice and advocate for critical care nurses and patients at an international level.
Global Representation
Representing critical care nursing internationally by uniting national associations
International Collaboration
Supporting cooperation among healthcare professionals, institutions, agencies, and charities
Professional Advancement
Promoting education, communication, and shared resources to strengthen and advance critical care nursing
Governance & Leadership
The WFCCN Council meets annually and elects a Board of Directors every two years.
Our Global Presence
The World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN) unites critical care professionals across continents, fostering collaboration, education, and advocacy to strengthen nursing standards and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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Nurses E-learning
Empowers critical care nurses worldwide with accessible, high-quality online education. Through evidence-based courses, webinars, and resources, it supports continuous professional growth, enhances clinical expertise, and promotes excellence in patient care across global critical care communities.
Donate to our cause
Support critical care nursing worldwide by donating to the WFCCN. Your contribution advances global initiatives and helps low-income country members attend the WFCCN Congress. Every donation makes a difference. Receipts are issued via PayPal; please confirm tax deductibility according to your home country’s regulations.






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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.
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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.
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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.
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