Meeting Registration
Professional Nurse Advocate Role in Critical Care - pre-conference workshop, Blackpool, Oct 6 2025
BACCN Conference is very excited to invite all Critical Care Professional Nurse Advocates and those interested in this essential role within Critical Care to join us in Blackpool for a special pre-conference workshop on Monday, October 6th, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00.
Join us for an inspiring and insightful event dedicated to advancing professional nurse advocacy (PNA) and promoting the well-being of nursing professionals. This engaging session brings together expert speakers to share valuable knowledge, innovative strategies, and practical tools that can make a meaningful difference in your practice and daily life.
Throughout the event, you'll hear about the significant impact of PNAs in driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient outcomes, supported by the latest research. You'll also gain essential insights into addressing compassion fatigue, a common challenge faced by healthcare workers, and discover practical techniques to foster resilience and emotional health.
Highlights include a calming grounding meditation designed to help participants pause, reset, and reconnect with their own needs amid busy clinical environments. Additionally, open discussions will explore how we can collaboratively shift nursing culture—focusing on prioritising nurse resilience, self-care, and a supportive work environment—ultimately empowering nurses to thrive both professionally and personally.
This event offers valuable insights, practical resources, and opportunities for connection and collaboration among critical care nursing staff and advocates. This is a unique chance to learn, reflect, and contribute to fostering a healthier, more compassionate healthcare environment for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, learn from experts, and inspire positive change in nursing practice and patient care.
The draft programme is below:
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 13:00 - 13:10 | Welcome and introduction | Karin Gerber |
| 13:10 - 14:00 |
SUStAIN-ING (2025) Evaluation of the Professional Nurse Advocate’s Role in Quality Improvement to Understand the Impact on Patient Outcomes and Experience: Mixed Methods Study. |
Prof Liz Lees-Deutsch, Professor Rosie Kneafsey and Dr Laura Wilde |
| 14:00- 14:20 | Break | |
| 14:20 - 15:00 | Compassion Fatigue: Understanding and overcoming the cost of caring |
Polly Fitch, Clinical Psychologist Valenta Muparadzi |
| 15:00- 15:50 |
The Mindful Nurse Approach: A Well-being Framework for PNAs |
Poppy, The Mindful Nurse |
| 15:50 - 16:00 | Close | Karin Gerber |
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet up (in person) with like-minded professionals, celebrate the work done so far, and discuss the way forward.
Topic: Professional Nurse Advocate Role in Critical Care - BACCN pre-conference workshop
Date: Monday, 6th October 2025 (last bookings 29th September at 1700)
Time: 1300-1600
Location: The Winter Gardens, Blackpool
