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The Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads Forum (CC3N) was established in 2003 as part of the NHS Modernisation programme. They are one of three forums that represent the Critical Care Operational Delivery Networks, alongside the Network Medical Leads and the Network Directors/ Managers.
March 2025 
The Intensive Care Society have published Guidance for Delirium in the Critically Ill Patient. The purpose of this resource is to offer updated guidance that builds on the existing ‘detection, prevention, and treatment of delirium’ guidelines (2006). This guidance provides a combination of evidence based, as well as practical ‘expert opinion’ recommendations to support implementation of best 
practice within the ICU setting.
March 2025 
The ICS has published the Intensive Care Environmental Sustainability Recipe Book supporting ICUs in Creating a Greener Future
It offers practical, adaptable guidance to support ICUs in becoming more environmentally sustainable.
November 2024
The 2nd National Critical Care Professional Nurse Advocate Webinar will take place on  Monday 9th December 2024 09:00-15:00 hrs via Zoom
The webinar is free, and places can still be booked by using the link below:

2nd National Critical Care Professional Nurse Advocate Webinar Booking

To see programme follow >>>

September 2024
Best Practice Principles to Apply When Considering Moving Critical Care Nursing Staff to a Different Clinical Area (Version 3- 2024)
The best practice principles are an update on the 2022 version.
The Professional Nurse Advocate: Role Implementation in Critical Care - Intensive Care Society 2024
Here is recently published guidance, led by the Intensive Care Society with support from CC3N around the implementation of the Professional Nurse Advocate role within Critical Care.
August 2024 
Critical Care Professional Nurse Advocate Webinar
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CC3N in collaboration with the British Association of Critical Care Nurses are delivering a webinar focusing on the role of Professional Nurse Advocate in Critical Care. Keynote speakers include Julie Highfield, Consultant Psychologist and Intensive Care Society’s National Project Director (Wellbeing) and Liz Deutsch- Lees , Professor for Nursing Practice, Coventry University . 
Topics include: 
  • PNA research & national updates
  • A day in the life of a PNA: real-life experiences
  • A PNA Lead / Matron's perspective
​Date: 9th December 2024
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: via ZOOM
Cost: Free to all

​To register follow link >>>>

July 2024
The Critical Care Nurse Education Review Forum (CCNERF) has reviewed and updated the Maternal Critical Care Competencies. The competencies are  designed to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviour in relation to the assessment and management of a pre or post-partum woman, meaning pre or post-delivery.
National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Critical Care - Maternal Specialist Competencies

July 2024 
Adult Critical care Nurse Educator Best Practice Guidelines (2024)
Adult Critical Care Clinical Nurse Educators have an essential role to play in ensuring that the Adult Critical Care nursing workforce has the knowledge and skills required to provide high quality nursing care to Adult Critical Care patients. These guidelines aim to support Adult Critical Care Clinical Nurse Educators in their role and guide their development.
Adult Critical Care Clinical Nurse Educator Best Practice Guidelines (2024)

Registered Nursing Associate Guidance and Critical Care Competencies
The guidance and competency framework for Registered Nursing Associates, for use in Critical Care Units,  have been revised and updated to reflect a growing body of knowledge relatingto how this role can be utilised in a critical care setting. Please see below:
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CC3N Best Practice Guidelines Registered Nursing Associates (NAR) in Adult Critical Care Units ​(2024)
​National Competency Framework for Registered Nursing Associates in Adult Critical Care V.2 (2024)

May 2024 
UKCCNA Workforce Optimisation Plan

This three-year workforce optimisation plan (2024-2027) provides evidence-based standards for critical care registered nurse staffing. We provide the case for change, with a framework to support career development and a sustainable model for staffing, in order to improve nurse retention.
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UKCCNA Workforce Optimisation Plan 
UKCCNA Workforce Optimisation Plan - Slide Deck 

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  • About US
    • Forum chairs
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  • Training & Education
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    • Whats On
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  • Professional Nurse Advocate
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