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? Find their info below and send them an email or a Teams message!
  • Request writing help to have our expert Writing Tutors review your work! 

If you are unable to find a tutor for the course you need, please contact the Director of Student Engagement.

 

GENERAL INFO & SERVICES
Area Specialty Tutor(s)
English English for Language Learners Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
Study Skills Study Skills/Reading Strategies Request Appointment
(Email: Rebecca Dennis)
Writing APA Style
Request Appointment
(Email: Carl Johnson, Alex Reed, Sue Wickham)
ATI TEAS Assistance Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen)
GENERAL EDUCATION (LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES)*

*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 Request Appointment
(Email: Joy Chidinma Opara)
BIO 185 Human Physiology Request Appointment
(Email: Emily Gaa, Joy Chidinma Opara)
BIO 203 Microbiology Request Appointment
(Email: Avery Robbins)
BIO 225 Principles of Pathophysiology Request Appointment
(Email: Joy Chidinma Opara)
BIO 410 Adv. Anatomy See Instructor
CHE 100 Chemistry for HP See Instructor
CHE 101 General Chemistry See Instructor
CHE 102 General Chemistry II See Instructor
CHE 320 Organic Chemistry See Instructor
ENG 101 English Composition I Request Appointment
(Email: Carl Johnson, Alex Reed, Sue Wickham)
ENG 102 Composition II Request Appointment
(Email: Carl Johnson, Alex Reed, Sue Wickham)
MAT 102 General Math See Instructor
MAT 120 College Algebra See Instructor
MED 101 Medical Terminology See Instructor
NTR 205 Nutrition Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen)
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 Physics I See Instructor
PHY 102 Physics II See Instructor
PSY 101 Psychology, General Request Appointment
(Email: Avery Robbins)
PSY 202 Developmental Psychology Request Appointment
(Email: Avery Robbins)
PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology See Instructor
SOC 102 Sociology See Instructor
SPE 105 Small Group Comm. See Instructor
STA 165 Statistics Request Appointment
(Email: Kelly Anderson)
STA 330 Biostatistics  

(Email: Kelly Andersen)

SVL 285 Servant Leadership See Instructor

 

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ASN)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
ATI TEAS Assistance Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen)
Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen, Paakow Essuman, Emily Gaa, Eliana Zwanziger)
NSG 337 Request Appointment
(Email: Carl Johnson, Alex Reed, Sue Wickham)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
ATI TEAS Assistance Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen)
Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen, Paakow Essuman, Emily Gaa, Eliana Zwanziger)
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 Request Appointment
(Email: Emily Gaa)
NUR 205 Found. Nursing Practice See Instructor
NUR 265 Med Surg I Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen, Paakow Essuman)
NUR 275 Holistic Assessment See Instructor
NUR 285 Nursing Pharmacology Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen, Emily Gaa)
NUR 290 Health Promotion See Instructor
NUR 305 Med Surg II Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen, Paakow Essuman)
NUR 340 Nursing Pediatrics See Instructor
NUR 345 Gerontology See Instructor
NUR 375 Nursing Concepts See Instructor
NUR 390 Med Surg III Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUR 405 Med Surg IV Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUR 410 Obstetrics See Instructor
NUR 416 Info & Fin. Mgmt See Instructor
NUR 418 Intro to Research Request Appointment
(Email: Carl Johnson, Alex Reed, Sue Wickham)
NUR 430 Comm. Health Nursing See Instructor
NUR 435 Health Policy & Adv. See Instructor
NUR 445 Capstone I See Instructor
NUR 450 Leadership See Instructor
NUR 460 Adv. Concepts Nursing See Instructor
NUR 465 Transition to Nursing See Instructor
NUR 475 Capstone II See Instructor

 

ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ABSN)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations Request Appointment
(Email: Caleigh Allen, Paakow Essuman, Emily Gaa, Makenna Neuroth, Eliana Zwanziger)
NUA 302 Nursing Pharmacology Request Appointment
(Email: Emily Gaa, Eliana Zwanziger)
NUA 311 Holistic Assessment &
Skills Lab
Request Appointment
(Email: Makenna Neuroth)
NUA 313 Pathophysiology Request Appointment
(Email: Joy Chidinma Opara*, Emma Wood*)
*Denotes Supplemental Instruction Session Leaders
NUA 315 History & Trends Nursing See Instructor
NUA 333 Fundamentals/Nursing See Instructor
NUA 337 Research Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman, Carl Johnson, Alex Reed, Susan Wickham)
NUA 361 Nursing I Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 363 Family Health Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 367 Population Health Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 421 Nursing II Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 423 Mental Health Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 432 Leadership Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 435 Info. HC Policy Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 451 Nursing III Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 453 Gerontology Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)
NUA 460 Complex Care Request Appointment
(Email: Paakow Essuman)

 

CONTACT YOUR TUTOR!

Tutors are available via email or Teams message. Use the information below to contact your tutor!

Tutor Name Email
Caleigh Allen caleigh.allen@my.mchs.edu
Kelly Andersen Kelly.andersen@my.mchs.edu
Paakow Essuman paakow.essuman@my.mchs.edu
Emily Gaa emily.gaa@my.mchs.edu
Carl Johnson Carl.Johnson@my.mchs.edu
Makenna Neuroth makenna.neuroth@my.mchs.edu
Joy Chidinma Opara joychidinma.opara@my.mchs.edu
Alex Reed Alexander.Reed@my.mchs.edu
Avery Robbins avery.robbins@my.mchs.edu
Sue Wickham susan.wickham@my.mchs.edu
Eliana Zwanziger Eliana.Zwanziger@my.mchs.edu

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.

Help us improve our tutoring services by filling out a Tutor Evaluation Form! After meeting with a tutor, students are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience. Responses are anonymous.

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?
    You will need to use the contact links above to send a request for a tutoring session. Send an email or a Teams message to request an appointment and one of our tutors will set up a time that works best for you both. Tutoring sessions can be held on campus and in-person, by phone or email, or via MS Teams.
  • 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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REBECCA DENNIS
Director, Student Engagement
Student Success Center
(515) 218-6782 | rebecca.dennis@my.mchs.edu

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ABOUT US

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master’s degreesbachelor’s degreesassociate degreescertificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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