November 13–14, 2026 · Kathmandu, Nepal

21st World Congress of WFCCN

One Team, One Goal: Advancing Quality and Safety in Critical Care in Low and Middle Income Countries. Hosted with the 8th International Conference of NSCCM and the 5th International Conference of CCNAN at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu.

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Est. 2001 · Members in 51 countries & regions · 6 continents

The international voice of critical care nursing

WFCCN links national critical care nursing associations worldwide, strengthening the profession’s influence on healthcare and the outcomes of critically ill patients.

The federation at work
WFCCN global presence and community
51
Countries
59
Associations
6
Continents
Official Journal of WFCCN · Diamond Open Access · Peer-Reviewed

International Journal of Critical Care (IJCC)

WFCCN publishes the International Journal of Critical Care (IJCC) — a premier open-access, peer-reviewed global forum for critical care nursing research, clinical practice, and innovation.

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Global Education & Clinical Knowledge Exchange

Evidence-Based Education & Global Clinical Webinars

Access cutting-edge critical care education, clinical guidelines, and interactive webinars presented by international nursing leaders and intensive care specialists.

Clinical Education
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What we do

Four commitments to the profession

WFCCN serves as the international voice for critical care nurses, advancing practice, education, and research to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

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Representation

We represent critical care nurses at the international level, advocating for the profession and for the patients we serve.

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Education

We advance the art and science of critical care nursing through education programmes and professional development.

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Standards

We establish standards for education, practice, and management of critical care nursing worldwide.

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Collaboration

We foster cooperation between health professionals, institutions, and agencies for improved patient care.

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One federation, many ways to take part

Education, research, standards and community — follow the work of the federation from wherever you are.

Our mission

A federation built on shared purpose

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 healthcare globally.

We serve as a collective voice and advocate for critical care nurses and patients at an international level, supporting effective cooperation between health professionals, institutions, agencies, and charities interested in the care of critically ill patients.

“Strengthening the voice and impact of critical care nurses in every health system, on every continent.”
About WFCCN
ACN
613 276 672
ABN
80-613-276
Registered
Australia, 2016
Established
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Founded on 30 October 2001 during the 8th World Congress on Intensive Care in Sydney, Australia.


Incorporated

Registered in Australia in 2016 under the Corporations Act 2001 as a company limited by guarantee.

News & insights

Latest from the federation

Updates, new member societies, and ambassador appointments from WFCCN worldwide.

New Full MemberJanuary 2026

WFCCN Welcomes Sociedade Portuguesa de Enfermagem em Doente Crítico (SPEDC)

SPEDC joins the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses as our newest full member association, uniting Portuguese nurses across emergency and intensive care.

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Worldwide

Our global presence

WFCCN member associations span all six continents, connecting critical care nurses through their national associations.

Canada — WFCCN member United States — WFCCN member Brazil — WFCCN member Australia — WFCCN member India — WFCCN member Argentina — WFCCN member Mexico — WFCCN member South Africa — WFCCN member Peru — WFCCN member Bolivia — WFCCN member Chile — WFCCN member Turkey — WFCCN member Tanzania — WFCCN member Nigeria — WFCCN member Venezuela — WFCCN member Zambia — WFCCN member Norway — WFCCN member Sweden — WFCCN member Kenya — WFCCN member Japan — WFCCN member Papua New Guinea — WFCCN member Cameroon — WFCCN member Poland — WFCCN member Italy — WFCCN member United Kingdom — WFCCN member New Zealand — WFCCN member Philippines — WFCCN member Ghana — WFCCN member Cambodia — WFCCN member Iceland — WFCCN member Nepal — WFCCN member South Korea — WFCCN member Portugal — WFCCN member Liberia — WFCCN member Serbia — WFCCN member United Arab Emirates — WFCCN member Ireland — WFCCN member Croatia — WFCCN member Sri Lanka — WFCCN member Denmark — WFCCN member Netherlands — WFCCN member Hong Kong SAR — WFCCN member Taiwan — WFCCN member North Macedonia — WFCCN member Burundi — WFCCN member Israel — WFCCN member Slovenia — WFCCN member Cyprus — WFCCN member Argentina Australia Bolivia Brazil Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chile Croatia Cyprus Denmark Ghana Hong Kong SAR Iceland India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya Liberia Mexico Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria North Macedonia Norway Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Serbia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Sri Lanka Sweden Taiwan Tanzania Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela Zambia Spain Bosnia and Herzegovina Uganda
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Board of Directors

The leaders guiding WFCCN’s mission to advance critical care nursing worldwide.

Kathleen M Vollman
President

Kathleen M Vollman

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant
Advancing Nursing LLC, USA

MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN

Ma. Isabelita Rogado
Vice President

Ma. Isabelita Rogado

Professor, Graduate School of Nursing
Arellano University, Philippines

Mary Kay Bader
Secretary

Mary Kay Bader

Neuro/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Providence Mission Hospital, USA

RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS

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Become part of an international community dedicated to advancing critical care nursing and improving patient outcomes worldwide.