Research Projects
The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd (ACCCN)
The support, education and learning needs of experienced registered nurses who are transitioning into intensive care nursing: A constructivist grounded theory study
Purpose of the study The aim of this study is to explore how experienced registered nurses learn to become intensive care nurses, with a particular focus on their educational and support needs. Insights from this research may help inform future educational strategies, workforce support, and policy development, and contribute to
Effectiveness of organisational support following clinical incidents
Clinical incidents in healthcare can have a considerable impact not only on patients, but also on staff involved. We are seeking nurses and midwives who have been involved in a clinical incident to complete an online survey. The purpose of this study is to explore the availability and effectiveness of
Haemofiltration use in ICU : International Nurses Survey
This is a survey for use and management of Haemofiltration or Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT] in ICU across the western world. No such information is published and the use of CRRT is increasing with no formal competency accreditation or standard education in place. This survey takes around 10 minutes
The experiences of junior nurses transitioning and adapting to the intensive care units (ICUs): a qualitative study.
This research project aims to explore and better understand the experiences of junior nurses as they transition and adapt to working in intensive care units (ICUs). If you choose to participate, you will be invited to take part in a confidential interview via Zoom (approximately 45 minutes). During the interview,
A comparative analysis of moral distress in early career and experienced registered nurses: examining experiences in Australian EDs and the potential mitigating role of audio diaries
Moral distress is a complex and challenging experience that is frequently felt by RNs of all experience levels and occurs when a person knows the ethically correct action to take but is unable to take that action for a variety of reasons. This form of distress is unique in that
