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Program

SickKids ACE Program

SAVE! Early Bird Deadline: July 18! Semester 1 begins September 5, 2025.

Program Flyer – Register today for the SickKids Advanced Cardiology Education (ACE) Program. This program equips healthcare professionals with cutting-edge technical, cognitive, collaborative, and empathetic skills essential for providing optimal care to children with heart disease. Distinguished from conventional paediatric cardiology continuing medical education initiatives, this program features a comprehensive 33-week curriculum with an opportunity to earn 200 learning credits and an Advanced Certificate of Completion. Livestreamed webinars take place every Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and are conveniently recorded for on-demand review.

(Paid advertisement; Posted April 2, Expires July2)


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ResourceLinks
NEW

NURSES CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA IMPACT REPORT
CACCN, CANN, and LeoPharm are pleased to release the Nurses Chronic Hand Eczema Impact Report.

CHE Whitepaper (2025)

Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is an inflammatory condition of the skin, affecting the hands and wrists. This survey investigated CHE prevalence, symptoms, impact, and treatment experiences among nurses in Canada. The results aim to guide future research, education, and management strategies of CHE among nurses.
CRITICAL CARE SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
Certification

Access Canadian Nurses Association Certification information

CACCN Certification Resources, including study guide, adult/pediatric webinars
CANADIAN NURSING PROGRAMSListing of critical care nursing programs across the country.
If your program is not included on the list, please let us know by emailing a link to caccn@caccn.ca!
CONFERENCE ABSTRACT PREPARATIONWriting Impressive Abstracts
CRITICAL CARE NURSING AND OTHER SURVEYSAccess to surveys for critical care nurses
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE 2024A resource list of cultural, religious, national, and international days of significance. This listing was prepared by the Health Sciences Association of British Columbia.
NURSING TOOLBOX
& SELF CARE RESOURCES
Resources to assist you with your health and well being!
Nursing Tool Box and Self Care Resources
CORONAVIRUS Coronavirus Information and Resources
Accreditation CanadaLearning Centre
ACE Planning Company
Website
The most important gift you can give your family is a plan for managing life without you
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses:Educational Resources
Baxter Canada iCONNECTEducation: PodBean, Apple, Spotify, TuneIn, AmazonMusic
Canadian Blood ServicesProfessional Education
Practice Guidelines & Initiatives
Canadian Critical Care SocietyWebsite
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare ImprovementPublications and Resources
Canadian Guidelines for Post COVID ConditionWebsite
Surveys – available 15th of the month
Resources
Events
Canadian Nurses Association
Certification
Policy & Practice Support Tools
Evidence-based Safe Nurse Staffing Toolkit
Staff Mix Framework
Sharing Time and Space
Position Statements
Canadian Nursing Student Association Website
CACCN video 2023
Canada Health InfowayResource Centre
Canadian Frailty NetworkWebsite
Canadian Heart and Stroke FoundationResources
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)Website
Toolkit: Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep
Choosing Wisely CanadaWebsite
Recommendations by specialty – critical care
Twelve Tests and Treatment to Question
Choosing Wisely & Climate Action including critical care

NEW! Nursing Community of Practice: Call for Participation
Canadian Patient Safety Institute  Tools and Resources
Elsevier
Clinical Solutions Canada
Website
Clinical eLearning Course Catalogue
GBS/CIDP Foundation of CanadaWebsite
Global Sepsis AllianceWebsite
Healthcare Excellence CanadaWebsite
Infection Prevention and Control CanadaWebsite
Position Statements
Institute of Safe Medication Practices CanadaWebsite

NEW! ELearning Module: Just Culture Essentials: Building a Strong Foundation for Patient Safety
International Council of NursesWebsite
Position Statements
McMasterPLUSEvidenceAlerts
Nestle Health SciencesNutrition Resources
Plan Well GuideWebsite
Things to Know Before You Consent to ICU Care.
Public Health Agency of CanadaWebsite
Resource Optimization NetworkWebsite
Royal College of Physicians and SurgeonsnavME: Navigating Medical Emergencies
Signs for Kids Consortium – Centre for Safety ResearchPediatric health education tool that can support decision-making around when to seek urgent medical care for children.
Providers:      https://tinyurl.com/SIGNSforKIDSProviders
Parents:         https://tinyurl.com/SIGNSforKidsParents
Leaders:        https://tinyurl.com/SIGNSforKIDSLeaders
Smith + Nephew Academy OnlineEducation: Website
Stryker FocusRNEducation: Website
World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care SocietiesWebsite
Health Professional Resources
2024 Pediatric Sepsis Challenge
World Federation of Critical Care NursesWebsite
Clinical Guidelines
Global Critical Care Newsletter October 2024
International Journal of Clinical Care (IJCC)