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Founded and led by seasoned medical professionals, we bring decades of hands-on clinical experience directly to the classroom.
Through small class sizes and personalized instruction, we don’t just teach skills; we build capable, confident leaders ready to make an impact when it matters most.
Kendra Turnage is a dedicated nursing professional and educator with a 40-year career spanning roles in leadership, nursing education, and advocacy in Critical Care. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, she earned her BSN from St. Louis University. Her early nursing roles were in cardiovascular recovery and the emergency room throughout the St. Louis area.
After marrying, she moved to Rochester, MN, and began working at the Mayo Clinic, in the adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery recovery unit. While there, Kendra participated in the education, training and care of the clinic’s first heart transplant patient. During this time, she joined the U.S. Navy Reserve Nurse Corps and completed a Master’s Degree in Nursing with an emphasis in education at Winona State University.
Her career continued in Tampa, FL, where she held management roles in cardiac medicine and cardiac surgical ICUs and later began her formal teaching role as an instructor at Pasco-Hernando Community College nursing program. Returning to St. Louis, she continued her teaching career at Maryville University School of Nursing, as a critical care educator at St. Luke’s Hospital, and served on the Pattonville School District Board of Education.
Eventually, she and her family settled in St. Augustine, FL, where her son’s disability led her to become a certified Special Education Advocate. Additionally, Kendra took on several supervisory nursing roles in Home Health Care and Ambulatory Care while continuing her education career in the private setting.
Kendra and her husband, Sherman, have three adult children and one grandchild. They enjoy family life, travel, and local events.
Amy was born in Arizona and grew up in a military family. She graduated from Lowndes High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Valdosta State University. Following her graduation, Amy moved to North Carolina to pursue her passion for pediatric critical care. It was during her time in North Carolina that she developed a deep appreciation for education, recognizing the significant impact a strong educational foundation can have on both staff and patient outcomes.
After several years in North Carolina, Amy decided to move closer to her family and began the process of relocating to the South. With her passion for pediatric critical care and education, she chose to move to Jacksonville, Florida, to join Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s pediatric ICU. While working in the pediatric ICU, Amy pursued further education at Jacksonville University, earning her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Nursing Education.
Upon completing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Amy transitioned into her first formal nurse educator role at UF Health St. Johns. In her first year, she supported the launch of UF Health St. Johns’ ambulatory practices, developing evidence-based policies and procedures for four different service lines and creating a comprehensive orientation program for new hires. After a few years, Amy advanced her career by moving into a management position, leading the education team at UF Health St. Johns. During this time, she worked with new staff onboarding to the hospital system and built relationships with local high school health academies, universities, and other professional medical organizations, furthering her impact on the community.
In late 2024, Amy decided to step down from hospital management and shift her career focus. She is now employed by the St. John’s County school system, teaching within the Health Academy at Tocoi Creek High School. As a Health Academy instructor, Amy will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare. She currently teaches EKG rhythm and interpretation, emergency medical responder, and anatomy and physiology II.
Amy is married to Fred, and together they have a blended family of five children, whose ages range from 7 to 27 years old. Fred shares Amy’s passion for healthcare and education, having dedicated over 25 years to the healthcare field. Fred and Amy enjoy traveling and always looking for a new adventure!
Learn directly from instructors who bring real-world clinical experience and field-tested insights to every lesson.
Enjoy dedicated, one-on-one instruction and hands-on practice in a supportive, low-stress learning environment.
Earn nationally recognized, compliant eCards and credentials (including AHA programs) to meet licensing and employment requirements.
Whether you are advancing an emergency medical career, preparing for board exams, or learning CPR for your family, our courses adapt to your goals.
Based in historic St. Augustine, Florida, we proudly serve individuals, healthcare organizations, and local businesses across St. Johns County and surrounding Northeast Florida communities.
