Spotlight on BACCN conference 2024 : celebrating the diversity in critical care education, research and clinical practice

Abstract

Welcome to issue 29-5 of Nursing in Critical Care (NICC). As we start to draw 2024 to a close, we can reflect on what an amazing year it has been with an issue packed with brilliant papers. Nicki Credland's time as British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) Chair came to an end in September 2023 after six incredible years. Holding this position and helping to support and advocate for critical care nursing through a global pandemic was one of the proudest achievements of her career. She hopes to have contributed to the development of our profession and the understanding of our key role as a crucial stakeholder in decision-making. In this edition, we have a guest editorial1 from the new Chair of BACCN, Ian Naldrett, and the Conference Director, Karin Gerber. Ian highlights the challenges that our speciality continues to face while exploring some of the opportunities for the future. BACCN Conference 2024 is going to be held in Aberdeen this year, and we are looking forward to a fabulous Scottish welcome. With a focus on diversity and healthy workplaces, Ian is continuing to focus on ensuring that nursing has a seat and a voice at tables of influence. Under Karin's leadership, it promises to be an excellent conference and we look forward to meeting many delegates at our NICC stand.