Working ICU and step-down RNs pursuing CCRN-Adult certification. Pattern recognition (hemodynamics, vent waveforms, IABP/ECMO) is the #1 differentiator on the exam.
Join the program → Take a free quiz first →Cardiovascular is the largest CCRN domain (~17%) — hemodynamics, ACS, HF, dysrhythmias, IABP, VA-ECMO, cardiogenic-shock SCAI classification. Our scenario engine drills pattern recognition across PA-catheter readouts, IABP waveforms, and pressor/inotrope selection.
ARDS lung-protective ventilation, peak-vs-plateau interpretation, ICP management on EVDs, post-cardiac-arrest temperature management, sepsis 1-hour bundle. Each domain has dedicated study modules and scenario sets.
Critical-care RNs report the cleanest reimbursement story of any nursing certification. Most ICUs cover CCRN prep through their nursing-education fund (typical cap $1,500-$2,000) and the AACN exam fee ($250 member, $365 non-member). The $599 program fits comfortably inside both.
| Option | Cost | What you trade |
|---|---|---|
| AACN CCRN Review (official) | $200-$500 | Worthy but bland, no AI, no community |
| Nicole Kupchik Online | ~$249 | Solo operator, no cohort, no scenario engine |
| Solheim CCRN Manual + Review | ~$199 | Live-only, classroom format, no app |
| PESI CCRN | ~$149 | Generic CE module, no community |
| NursePathPioneers — 12-week CCRN | $599 | Pattern-recognition focus, AI mentor, live coaching, all apps, guarantee |
Prices verified May-June 2026. Re-verify before public comparison.
AACN's course is the gold-standard content. Ours adds the layer they don't: live weekly coaching at 2 PM ET, an AI tutor that walks waveforms in mentor voice, and a scenario engine for pattern recognition. Many students use both — AACN for the content fidelity, NPP for the cohort + drilling.
Yes. We provide an itemized invoice + a one-page reimbursement template. $599 fits under both IRS Section 127 ($5,250/yr) and the typical $1,500-$2,000 hospital education-fund cap.
Yes. The updated CCRN blueprint expects baseline SCAI A-E cardiogenic-shock classification, VA-ECMO management, and modern post-cardiac-arrest temperature targets (32-36°C). All covered in current content.
Our first cohort opened with CCRN as the wedge. 50 founder seats at $499 (lifetime founder pricing). Same program, same architecture — just starting where the demand is highest.
All tracks included in the same $599 program admission. Pick yours at enrollment.
Pass within 90 days of program completion or get a full refund — or a 3-month free repeat. Your choice. Matches Kaplan's policy structure; tighter than Bootcamp's.
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