If you're thinking 'Yes, this is me!" ... you're in the right place.
You feel overwhelmed by how much there is to learn in critical care
You want to feel more confident making decisions at the bedside
You've learned the material before -- but it hasn't 'clicked' yet.
You're studying for the CCRN or PCCN and don't want to rely on memorization alone
Strengthen your clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Go from feeling unsure to thinking and acting with confidence in critical situations
Finally understand the "why" behind complex ICU care -- not just the 'what'
Master the knowledge needed to successfully pass the CCRN or PCCN Exam
Built from decades of real-world critical care experience to give you exactly what you need -- and nothing you don't.
Complete CCRN Review Course - A comprehensive, step-by-step review designed to help you understand --not memorize-- critical care concepts and confidently pass the CCRN Exam.
Complete PCCN Review Course - Clear, focused content to help you master progressive care and prepare for PCCN certification with confidence.
Full Access to ALL Curent & Future Courses - No separate purchases. Everything is included -- so you can learn what you need, when you need it.
All Future Courses at No Additional Cost - As the Academy grows month-by-month, you grow with it. Every new course is automatically included in your membership.
Real-World Critical Care Teaching - Learn how to think through complex patient situations using the same approach developed over decades at the bedside.
Podcast Integrated Learning - Reinforce key concepts though 30+ podcast episodes with over 700,000 downloads -- designed to help critical care finally 'click'.
Ongoing Learning Webinars and Q & A Sessions - Stay current with evolving best practices and continuously strengthen your clinical judgement.
Take the mystery out of mechanical ventilation. Mastering Ventilators helps critical care nurses at every level build confidence in ventilator modes, settings, waveform interpretation, and patient management.
Prepare for the CCRN exam by reviewing essential content areas, reinforcing your knowledge, and building confidence to achieve your certification.
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Prepare for the CCRN exam by reviewing essential content areas, reinforcing your knowledge, and building confidence to achieve your certification.
Master the essential concepts of hemodynamics. This course breaks down complex topics into easily digestible lessons, equipping you with the knowledge to excel in medical settings.
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Master the step-by-step process of setting up hemodynamic monitoring lines, ensuring accuracy and patient safety in critical care environments.
Master the skills of PA catheter insertion and interpret waveform data effectively to enhance patient care in critical settings.
Gain essential skills for effective vasopressor use in critical care settings, improving patient outcomes and decision-making in high-stakes environments.
Master the use of vasodilators in critical care settings to enhance patient outcomes and improve management strategies. Gain confidence in your clinical decisions with practical insights.
Gain essential knowledge on antiarrhythmic infusions used in critical care settings, enhancing your clinical skills to manage patients with arrhythmias effectively.
Gain essential skills in administering and managing inotropes for critically ill patients, enhancing patient outcomes and team collaboration.
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Master ABG interpretation with a clear, step-by-step approach for confident, fast clinical decision-making at the bedside.
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Unlock the mysteries of oxygen transport to tissues. Gain a deep understanding of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve and its bedside applications for improved patient outcomes.
Master the basics of capnography to improve patient monitoring and outcomes in various medical settings.
Become proficient in identifying acute ischemia, injury, and infarction patterns on the 12-lead ECG to enhance your clinical assessment skills.
Master the skills to identify and differentiate right and left bundle branch blocks in ECG readings. Enhance your diagnostic abilities with practical insights and examples.
“Kay Hoppe’s CCRN review course helped prepare me to take the CCRN exam approximately 12 years ago. I was able to pass the exam on my first attempt. Now, I have attended her courses to continue my learning and receive CEUs to maintain my CCRN. Kay breaks down each section in a way that not only helps me understand, but remember the content, even the sections that are mind boggling to start with. She uses her quick wit to keep me engaged as well as case studies that are powerful to learn from. Kay has taken the CCRN exam multiple times herself, which allows her to give example questions to her students so they are prepared for what types of questions to expect on the exam. I highly recommend this course to anyone preparing to sit for the CCRN exam, as well as those that want to refresh their learning while at the bedside caring for critically ill patients.”
Laurie Johnson BSN, RN, CCRN
“I have attended critical care sessions and podcasts presented by Kay to advance my professional knowledge and for Progressive Care Certification. Kay explains the content in such a way that links the pathophysiology with the disease process to make it easy to understand. She incorporates critical thinking in her educational sessions and demonstrates how each system impacts the patient’s presentation of symptoms and clinical findings. Her teaching methods build off of content learned in prior sessions to keep the learner engaged and supports their application of knowledge in caring for the critical care patient. ”
Jean Hogan BSN, RN, PCCN
“Kay taught me everything I know about Critical Care Nursing! Even though it has now been many years since we were first introduced, I refer back to her teachings almost daily. Sometimes it’s as simple as the WNL range for CVP readings, and sometimes much more complex… I also refer newer nurses to Kay and the reference materials I have from her on a regular basis. Kay has a way of presenting the content that makes it easy to understand and apply.”
Katie Kerwin MSN, RN, CCRN, CMSRN - Director of Inpatient Services
You get access to exclusive critical care nursing courses including those that prepare you for the CCRN or PCCN exam. A community discussion forum and Q&A with Kay sessions are being developed as well. Everything is included in the membership.
$25 per month and you can cancel at any time.
The Academy is designed to take complex critical care concepts and break them down step-by-step, so you can actually understand what's happening (not just memorize it).
This Academy is for you too! Many experienced nurses still feel like certain topics never fully 'clicked'. This helps you fill those gaps and build true confidence in your decision-making. It is a great place to prep for the CCRN or PCCN too!
As long as you're a member, you have full access to everything inside the Academy - including all future updates.
Yes. There's no long-term commitment - you can cancel whenever you want.
Most members start noticing things 'click' within the first few lessons - Especially with topics like hemodynamics and ECGs. The more consistently you go through the material, the faster your confidence builds.
No CE hours -- just high-impact education designed to help you think, anticipate, and practice like an expert critical care nurse.
Simple. Click the button below, join the Academy, and start with the topic of your choice.
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