Tutoring Resources
Mercy College
TUTORING SERVICES
Mercy College of Health Sciences’ tutoring services are led by the Norkaitis Student Success Center and help students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for course material. Tutors help students improve study habits, prepare for exams, review writing assignments, develop note-taking skills, and so much more. Tutors are available for nearly every subject. Sessions are completely free and unlimited. Use the options below to find the resources you need!
- Use the General Info tab to find helpful services that are not directly related to a specific course.
- Click on the General Education tab to find tutors for your gen ed courses.
- Find your major’s tab and click to discover the tutors available for your specific program’s coursework.
- Need to get in touch with a specific tutor? Select the tutor Bookings link associated with the course or content. Once the tutor’s Bookings link is open, select the Office 365 option to view and book available appointments with the specific tutor. For additional availability, contact the tutor via Teams chat.
If you are unable to find a tutor for the course you need, please contact the Director of Student Engagement.
Tutoring Services has moved to Bookings!
Please explore tutor availability through the tutor’s Bookings link. For more appointment options feel free to contact the tutor via Teams chat.
| Area | Specialty | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| English | English for Language Learners | Book time with Paakow Essuman |
| Study Skills | Study Skills | Book time with Anna Bader |
| Writing | APA Style | Book time with Susan Wickham |
*Courses are listed alphabetically by department.
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | General Biology | See Instructor |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | See Instructor |
| BIO 180 | Human Anatomy | Book time with Jessica Buch |
| BIO 185 | Human Physiology | Book time with Kayla Soyer |
| BIO 203 | Microbiology | Book time with Asiya Mohammed |
| BIO 225 | Principles of Pathophysiology | See Instructor |
| BIO 410 | Adv. Anatomy | See Instructor |
| CHE 100 | Chemistry for Healthcare | Book time with Paakow Essuman
New tutor coming soon! |
| CHE 101 | General Chemistry | Book time with Paakow Essuman
New tutor coming soon! |
| CHE 102 | General Chemistry II | New tutor coming soon! |
| CHE 320 | Organic Chemistry | See Instructor |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| MAT 102 | General Math | Book time with Carl Johnson |
| MAT 120 | College Algebra | Book time with Carl Johnson |
| MED 101 | Medical Terminology | Any Nursing program tutor-see below dropdowns |
| NTR 205 | Nutrition | Book time with Shelby Peter |
| PHI 110 | Critical Thinking | See Instructor |
| PHI 280 | Caring Diverse Environ. | See Instructor |
| PHI 310 | Critical Thinking | See Instructor |
| PHI 320 | Bioethics | See Instructor |
| PHY 101 | See Instructor | |
| PHY 102 | Physics II | See Instructor |
| PSY 101 | Psychology, General | See Instructor |
| PSY 202 | Developmental Psychology | See Instructor |
| PSY 303 | Abnormal Psychology | See Instructor |
| SOC 102 | Sociology | See Instructor |
| SPE 105 | Small Group Comm. (Utilizes APA/Writing Tutors) | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| STA 165 | Statistics | See Instructor |
| STA 330 | Biostatistics | Book time with Shelby Peter |
| SVL 285 | Servant Leadership | See Instructor |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| General PTA Program Tutor | Book time with Kylee Cowles: PTA Study Book time with Kylee Cowles: PTA Quizzing |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| General DMS Program Tutor
U.S Physics Skills lab |
Athena Welsh-contact via Teams
Both Athena and Shelby can assist depending on skills lab needs. |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| General MLS Program Tutor | See Instructor |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations | Book time with Paakow Essuman |
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| ASN Course Content | Students seeking assistance with ASN course content | Book time with Paakow Essuman |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations | Book time with Paakow Essuman |
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| NUR 105 | Intro to Basic Skills | See Instructor |
| NUR 115 | History & Trends Nursing | See Instructor |
| NUR 125 | Therapeutic Comm. | See Instructor |
| NUR 202 | Nursing Pharmacology | Book time with Yodit Menghistu |
| NUR 205 | Found. Nursing Practice | Book time with Yodit Menghistu |
| NUR 265 | Med Surg I | Book time with Yodit Menghistu |
| NUR 275 | Holistic Assessment | Book time with Yodit Menghistu |
| NUR 285 | Nursing Pharmacology | Book time with Yodit Menghistu |
| NUR 290 | Health Promotion | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| NUR 305 | Med Surg II | Book time with Yodit Menghistu |
| NUR 340 | Nursing Pediatrics | See Instructor |
| NUR 345 | Gerontology | See Instructor |
| NUR 375 | Nursing Concepts | See Instructor |
| NUR 390 | Med Surg III | |
| NUR 405 | Med Surg IV | Book time with Paakow Essuman |
| NUR 410 | Obstetrics | See Instructor |
| NUR 416 | Info & Fin. Mgmt | See Instructor |
| NUR 418 | Intro to Research | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| NUR 430 | Comm. Health Nursing | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| NUR 435 | Health Policy & Adv. | See Instructor |
| NUR 445 | Capstone I | See Instructor |
| NUR 450 | Leadership | See Instructor |
| NUR 460 | Adv. Concepts Nursing | For NUR 460 study strategies must contact Nataliya Khalandovskya via Teams chat for appointment details. |
| NUR 465 | Transition to Nursing | See Instructor |
| NUR 475 | Capstone II | See Instructor |
Anatomy: Book time with Jessica Buch
Physiology: Book time with Jessica Buch
General MA Program Tutor: Book time with Jessica Buch
Other course content areas will need to be referred to the course instructors.
PLEASE NOTE: Students in courses related to the following programs should seek course assistance from instructors during provided office hours: EMS, Public Health, PTA, and Rad Tech. For courses not listed, students needing assistance with content should contact their instructor during office hours listed in the course syllabus.
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Tutoring
FAQs
- IS TUTORING FREE?
Yes. Tutoring with Mercy College tutors is free and unlimited for all current students. - WHO ARE THE TUTORS AT MERCY COLLEGE?
Some tutors are current or graduated students and some are professional educators. Our tutors are all friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. - WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM TUTORING?
Come prepared with all necessary course materials, including textbooks, assignment details, and class notes – so your tutor is familiar with the required content. Together, you’ll review information and narrow down what you need help with specifically. You can work with a tutor as many times as you need to ensure you are successful in your courses. - HOW CAN I SCHEDULE SESSIONS?
Students can find the course they wish to book a tutor, select a tutor Bookings link associated with the course. Once Bookings opens, select the Office 365 option to view and book available appointment times. If a student is unable to find a time that works with their schedule, feel free to contact the tutor via Teams chat to find other availability. - HOW CAN I BE A TUTOR?
To be a tutor, applicants must have a desire to help other students succeed. You must have obtained a “B” or better in the course you intend to tutor. Contact Rebecca Dennis or complete an application at mchs.edu/careers.
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Director, Student Engagement
(515) 218-6782 | rebecca.dennis@my.mchs.edu
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