This Membership Community is Designed to Serve Critical Care & Progressive Care Nurses!


Whether you are working in an ICU or Progressive Care Unit, you will receive monthly accredited continuing education and clinical resources to download, The monthly content will serve the needs of both the entry-level nurse as well as veteran nurses!


This Membership Community is for YOU if:


  • You are new to critical care nursing
  • You work in an ICU or Progressive Care setting and would like to advance your knowledge and critical thinking skills
  • You are a nurse that frequently floats into the ICU setting
  • You are CCRN or PCCN Certified and are in need on Continuing Education Hours to renew
  • You are a 'Veteran' Critical Care/Progressive Care Nurse who wants to prepare for national certification
  • You would benefit by the support offered by other nurses in the critical care community

Your Basic Membership Includes...

  • A Vast Selection of Kay's Accredited Continuing Education Courses complete with notetaking guides, worksheets, and quizzes **Scroll Down to See Selection!**
  • Easy access to audio podcasts and YouTube videos created by Kay
  • Downloadable resources that can be used at the bedside for clinical decision-making
  • 24/7/365 access as long as your membership is current

With Purchase of the Premium Membership:

You get the CCRN & PCCN programs INCLUDED!









Hi! I'm Kay :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH for visiting my website! I'm so happy you've decided to check out my courses :) Here's my bio so you can get to know me better!


Kay Hoppe MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, PCCN has been a Critical Care Nurse, CNS, and Educational Consultant for 40 years. She has spoken extensively throughout the nation on critical care nursing topics and is well-known for her CCRN Revew course. Nurses consistently comment on how Kay makes difficult concepts easy to understand. She has had over a half million downloads of her CCRN Review podcast.


Kay received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. As a staff nurse and CNS, she worked in various ICU, CCU, Burn, and Trauma settings. Kay has been teaching in the university setting for the past four years.


When she is not teaching, Kay loves to spend time with her daughters, Jenna and Olivia as well as her dogs Milo and Roxy. She also loves spending time outside in her flower gardens.

Here's What Nurses Are Saying About Kay...

"Kay presented great content, applicable to my everyday practice as well as the CCRN Exam. She broke down difficult concepts into the easy to understand pieces. Lecture methods were interesting and certainly drew my attention."

"I ACED the CCRN using her review course! I love that I will have lifelong access to the content. I precept new-grads and appreciate having a resource that allows me to brush up on these topics. Thank you!!!"

"Overall EXCELLENT course! The brief reviews of anatomy before certain sections really helped me pull back some of that knowledge from wayyyyy back in nursing school so I could better apply content later on in the course!"

VASOPRESSORS in Critical Care
(2.5 CE Hours)
  • Sharpen your critical care edge with this focused, practical course on vasopressors—lifesaving medications at the heart of ICU care.
  • I’ll break down the indications, titration strategies, and potential adverse effects of key agents including Norepinephrine (Levophed), Dopamine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, and Vasopressin.
  • Learn how to choose the right pressor, respond to patient changes, and avoid common pitfalls through real-world examples and bedside-focused insights.
  • Perfect for ICU nurses who want to deepen their understanding, improve patient outcomes, and feel more confident managing shock and hypotension under pressure.
VASODILATORS
(2.5 CE Hours)
  • Master the art of managing critically ill patients with this focused, nurse-friendly guide to vasodilator therapy.
  • In this course, I’ll dive into the indications, titration strategies, monitoring essentials, and potential side effects of the most commonly used vasodilators in critical care—including Nicardipine, Nitroprusside, Labetalol, Hydralazine, Enalaprilat, Metoprolol, Clevidipine, and Nitroglycerin.
  • You'll gain the confidence to recognize when and why to use these medications, understand their impact on hemodynamics, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
  • Whether you're working in the ICU, ER, or step-down unit, this course will sharpen your skills and strengthen your clinical judgment at the bedside.
USING INOTROPES to IMPROVE CONTRACTILITY

(2 CE Hours)

Step into the heart of hemodynamic management with this focused course on inotropes—powerful medications that can make or break outcomes in critically ill patients.

Tailored for critical care nurses, this course covers the indications, mechanisms of action, titration strategies, and potential risks of commonly used inotropes such as Dobutamine, Milrinone, and Dopamine. You’ll learn how to assess response, recognize complications early, and adjust therapies with confidence at the bedside.

Whether you're managing low cardiac output, sepsis, or heart failure, this course will sharpen your clinical judgment and give you the tools to make rapid, informed decisions when your patients need it most.

ANTIDYSRHYTHMICS
(2.5 CE Hours)
  • Take the guesswork out of rhythm management with this practical, case-based review of antidysrhythmic infusions commonly used in critical care.
  • This course gives you a clear understanding of when and why to use medications like Procainamide, Lidocaine, Esmolol, Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Adenosine, and Digitalis.
  • I’ll break down their mechanisms of action, recommended titration protocols, monitoring priorities, and key adverse effects—so you can act quickly and confidently in high-stakes cardiac situations.
  • Whether you're managing rapid A-fib, ventricular arrhythmias, or unstable rhythms at the bedside, this course will help you sharpen your skills and strengthen your impact in the ICU or ER.
BASIC HEMODYNAMIC CONCEPTS
(3 CE Hours)
  • Take the mystery out of numbers and waveforms with this practical introduction to hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Designed specifically for nurses, this course refreshes essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, then builds confidence with key hemodynamic concepts used in real clinical settings.
  • You’ll learn how to define, interpret, and apply terms like preload, afterload, cardiac output, stroke volume, systemic vascular resistance (SVR), pulmonary artery pressures, wedge pressure, and more—so you can better understand your patients’ status and guide interventions with clarity.
  • We’ll also explore oxygen delivery and consumption (SvO₂ and ScvO₂) to deepen your grasp of tissue perfusion and critical care decision-making.
  • Perfect for bedside nurses looking to boost their knowledge and clinical impact.
HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING: SYSTEM SETUP & TROUBLESHOOTING
(2 CE Hours)

Step confidently into the world of hemodynamic monitoring with this focused, high-impact course designed specifically for critical care nurses!

  • Learn how to expertly set up, level, and zero pressure lines for accurate, reliable readings.
  • Gain a clear understanding of why transducer leveling matters, how square wave testing ensures system fidelity, and what happens when your readings are off due to damping issues.
  • Through practical instruction, you’ll discover how to troubleshoot common waveform challenges like artifact, catheter whip, and inaccurate pressures—and walk away with the skills to respond effectively and in real time.
  • Whether you're refining your skills or just getting comfortable with pressure lines, this course delivers essential, exam-relevant content every ICU nurse should know.
PULMONARY ARTERY CATHETER INSERTION & WAVEFORM ANALYSIS
(4 CE Hours)

Unlock the full potential of hemodynamic monitoring with this comprehensive, high-impact course on pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) insertion and waveform analysis. Designed for critical care nurses, this course demystifies the indications, features, and diagnostic power of the PAC.

You’ll learn to confidently identify catheter markings, select appropriate insertion sites, and interpret the dynamic waveforms of the right atrium, right ventricle, and pulmonary artery during insertion and beyond.

Discover how to align pressure tracings with the ECG for precise timing and uncover the clinical significance of abnormal A and V waves in right atrial and wedge pressures. Through case-based learning and waveform correlation, you’ll connect pressure patterns to underlying pathophysiology—equipping you to make smarter, faster, and safer clinical decisions at the bedside.

CCRN Review

(30 CE Hours)

**Included with Premium Membership**

Ready to take your critical care knowledge to the next level—and earn your CCRN® with confidence?

This high-impact CCRN Review Course is designed specifically for busy critical care nurses who want a focused, engaging, and practical approach to exam prep.

I break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand segments across all major test areas, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuro, endocrine, renal, GI, hematology, multisystem, and professional practice. You'll walk away with key test strategies, must-know content, and real-world clinical insights that not only help you pass the CCRN—but also make you a stronger, more confident bedside nurse.


Whether you're just starting your study journey or need a final tune-up before the exam, this course gives you the edge you need.

PCCN Review

(30 CE Hours)

**Included with Premium Membership**

Take the next step in your nursing journey with this focused, engaging PCCN® Review Course, built specifically for progressive care nurses.

Whether you work on a step-down unit, telemetry, or intermediate care, this course will help you master the knowledge and critical thinking needed to pass the PCCN exam—and elevate your practice at the bedside.

I’ll cover all major content areas, including cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, neuro, GI, renal, hematology, multisystem, and professional caring practices—with real-world examples and test-smart strategies along the way.

You’ll gain not only the content you need but also the confidence to apply it. Ideal for nurses ready to validate their expertise and make a greater impact in patient care.

Accreditation



Kay Hoppe Presents is a Provider of Continuing Education Approved by the California Board of Nursing Provider #17698

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Cancellation & Refund Policy


We understand that circumstances change, and we’ve designed our membership terms to be as flexible as possible.


Cancellation

You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to the community and all included content until the end of your current billing period.


Refunds

Once a payment has been processed, we are unable to offer refunds, regardless of usage or cancellation date.

We recommend canceling before your next billing cycle to avoid future charges.


If you have any questions about your membership or need assistance with cancellation, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: [email protected]