NZCCCN

College of Critical Care Nurses

NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES

Welcome to the NZCCCN NZNO My Health Hub webpage. The NZCCCN, a college of NZNO, are an organisation dedicated to the professional development of critical care health nurses. We have been looking at alternative ways to connect with and deliver education to our members, and overcome the many barriers for our members to attending in-person education.

A survey of our members has enabled us to plan and prioritise education sessions based on member suggestions. We look forward to being able to showcase some of our expert nurses from across Aotearoa, and have them share their knowledge and expertise with you. Kia ora.

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Upcoming Webinars

COMING UP: ICU MIRACLE – A SURVIVOR’S STORY 

DATE: Thursday 14 August
TIME: 7.00 – 8.00pm

Join us for an inspiring NZCCCN webinar as Duane Alvares, a 37-year-old Event Director from Auckland, shares his powerful story of survival following an 11-month ICU admission at Auckland Hospital in 2021.

Duane’s journey is one of resilience, struggle, and hope. He will speak candidly about his time in ICU, the physical and emotional challenges, the small wins that mattered, and the road to recovery. Duane will also reflect on what he learned through the experience and share insights into how healthcare professionals can better support patients on their recovery journey.

This is a unique opportunity to hear a lived perspective on ICU survivorship and the lasting impact of critical care.

Recorded Webinars

QUALITY AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF CRITICAL CARE OUTREACH SERVICES

Held on: Tuesday 13 May 2025

SARAH IMRAY, CNS PAR Service, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Wellington Hospital

In this session, Sarah will present the Quality and Operational Standards for the Provision of Critical Care Outreach Services. She will outline key components of the standards, share practical steps for implementation and improvement, and highlight best practice examples that show how these frameworks can enhance patient outcomes and drive consistent, high-quality outreach care.

SEPSIS EARLY RECOGNITION
AND TREATMENT

Held on: Tuesday 25 February 2025

CAMILLA HOWARD, Sepsis Clinical Nurse Specialist

In this webinar Camilla will discuss:
• Sepsis definition and critical language
• The burden of sepsis
• Pathophysiology of the sepsis syndrome
• Recognition / action
• Post sepsis syndrome (PSS) and the burden of a chronic phase post acute event.