The IACCN is committed to the professional and educational development of nurses working in Critical Care. The Association is instrumental in providing a link with the National Planning and Development Agenda for Critical Care. The IACCN is an Association for the Critical Care Nurse.

The AIMS OF THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES

• TO promote the art and science of critical care nursing with a view to maintaining optimal care for patients in critical care areas
• TO stimulate interest in new developments
• TO provide opportunities for the exchange of ideas among members of the association and other professional groups
• TO establish and maintain links with international organizations who have similar objectives
• TO encourage training of members in all aspects of critical care nursing, including those that embody the extended role of the nurse.