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The Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing is the journal of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses.

The Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing is the only peer-reviewed OPEN ACCESS critical care nursing journal in Canada.

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The CJCCN invites submissions on the following critical nursing topics: Clinical, Education, Management, Research and Professional Issues. Original articles on any aspect of critical care nursing are welcome.

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Addressing Barriers and Facilitators to Post-PICU Shared Care: Insights from British Columbia.

December 15, 2025

Michelle Dunphy, MN, RN, Srin Murthy, MD, Gaby Yang, MD and Jennifer Retallack, MD

Abstract

Background: The sequelae of surviving a critical illness and admission to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is called Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Pediatrics (PICS-p). Survivors experiencing PICS-p may require ongoing comprehensive follow-up care. In British Columbia (BC), Canada, the province’s extensive land mass and sparsely populated regions, and the centralized location of the quaternary and tertiary PICUs complicate access to specialized post-PICU care, highlighting the need for a shared-care model between PICU specialists and community providers.

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Ready for Practice! Virtual Simulation in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Education

December 15, 2025

Sandra Goldsworthy PhD, RN, CNCC(C), CMSN(C), CCSNE, Joan Harris, MHSc, RN, Heather McLellan MEd, BN, RN, CEN, CFRN, FAASTN, and Holly Feist, MN, RN, ACCN

Abstract

Traditional orientations for nurses transitioning to critical care, critical care transport (CCT) and emergency department (ED) practice areas have relied on classroom lectures, apprenticeships and preceptored clinicals. Increasing patient acuity, workforce shortages, and limited clinical placement opportunities have challenged these traditional models. In the early 2000’s, simulation began to emerge as a strategy to accelerate readiness for transitioning into the practice area, enhancing clinical judgement, building confidence, and fostering interprofessional team competencies.

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