Earn free nursing CE credits while deepening your understanding of modern sepsis care challenges. 

** SERIES PREMIERES SUMMER 2025 ** 

Forget everything you ever read in a textbook when it comes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis complications – because they rarely play by the rules. They evolve, adapt, and strike before it’s too late. While classic symptoms like fever, tachycardia, and hypotension are well known, the real challenge lies in recognizing the unexpected to reduce your mental list of those unknown, unknowns.

Hosted by Critical Care RN & CNS Author Nicole Kupchik, The Sepsis Spectrum is an exploration of real-world patient cases, expert insights, and clinical deep dives to unravel the most complex presentations facing modern medicine. Through gripping stories and in-depth interviews, Nicole examines diagnostic challenges, cutting-edge treatments, and the growing threat of AMR.

Designed for healthcare professionals at every level, The Sepsis Spectrum is about leaving you with more than compelling stories—it’s a vital resource in podcast form. Whether you’re at the bedside or in the classroom, you’ll finish each episode with practical, life-saving knowledge—and earn free CE Contact Hours for nurses along the way.

The fight against sepsis and AMR starts with recognition — because the most dangerous threats are the ones you don’t see coming.

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The Sepsis Spectrum: Microbial Mysteries is hosted by Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, PCCN!

Nicole Kupchik has practiced as a Critical Care nurse for over thirty years. She obtained her Nursing Degree from Purdue University in 1993 and a Master of Nursing from the University of Washington in 2008 with a specialty as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Nicole is a well-recognized international speaker on several emergency and critical care topics. She has taught CCRN® and PCCN® Certification review courses for over 15 years. Her very productive career has included numerous publications, including launching a Sepsis and Post Cardiac Arrest Hypothermia (TTM) program as well as Quality Improvement in Resuscitation.

Nicole has won numerous national awards including “Nurse of the Year” for Advancing the Nursing Profession by the March of Dimes. In 2018, she was nominated for Sepsis Alliance’s Sepsis Hero Award for her extensive work in educating healthcare professionals about sepsis.

Nicole has written and self-published seven books to assist nurses in obtaining board certification.  She is also the column editor for ECG Strip Savvy published quarterly in AJN.

Learn more about Nicole:

Website: www.nicolekupchikconsulting.com

E-mail: info@kupchikconsulting.com

Facebook: Nicole Kupchik Consulting & Education

Instagram: @nicolekupchik

How will I know when The Sepsis Spectrum has been released? 

Make sure you are subscribed to The Sepsis Spectrum using the links above. You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Sepsis Alliance on social media for updates, and subscribe to our newsletter to be alerted of The Sepsis Spectrum’s release.

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Can I earn continuing education contact credits by listening to The Sepsis Spectrum podcast?

YES! We are thrilled to offer FREE RN CE contact hours. Look out for more information about how to claim those RN CE Contact Hours when we launch in early Summer.

Who should listen to The Sepsis Spectrum?

The Sepsis Spectrum is designed for healthcare professionals at every level – though anybody with an interest in sepsis and antimicrobial resistance is welcome to tune in!

What topics are covered in the podcast?

The Sepsis Spectrum will cover topics such as:

• The public health threat of AMR;
• The relationship between infection prevention, AMR, and sepsis;
• Differences in bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral sepsis recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and care;
• Best practice care coordination;
• Transitions of care discharge practices;
• One Health – AMR and sepsis interconnections between humans, animals, and our shared environment;
• Innovations in AMR and sepsis diagnostics and treatments that aim to personalize care;
• Speciality population considerations in sepsis and AMR care;
• And so much more!

Sepsis Survivors will also share their experiences, and we’ll share personal connections to sepsis – to bring to life the importance of sepsis and AMR care. Subscribe today so you don’t miss out!

Where can I learn more about AMR and sepsis?

Visit EndSuperbugs.org to learn more about AMR and sepsis and access resources for your practice.

Sepsis Alliance gratefully acknowledges Pfizer for their support of The Sepsis Spectrum via an Independent Medical Education (IME) grant.

Nursing CE Contact Hours Available – Sepsis Alliance is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068.