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 most subjects. 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 general education 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
GENERAL INFO & SERVICES
Area Specialty Tutor(s)
English English for Language Learners Book time with Paakow Essuman

Book time with Neil Kataria

Study Skills Study Skills Book time with Anna Bader
Writing APA Style Book time with Susan Wickham

Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Nicholas Pigott

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 Book time with Jessica Buch
BIO 185 Human Physiology Book time with Caitie Hohensee
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
CHE 101 General Chemistry Book time with Paakow Essuman
CHE 102 General Chemistry II See Instructor
CHE 320 Organic Chemistry See Instructor
ENG 101 English Composition I Book time with Susan Wickham

Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Nicholas Pigott

ENG 102 English Composition II Book time with Susan Wickham

Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Nicholas Pigott

MAT 102 General Math Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Paakow Essuman

MAT 120 College Algebra Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Paakow Essuman

MED 101 Medical Terminology Any Nursing program tutor-see below dropdowns
NTR 205 Nutrition See Instructor
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 Book time with Min Cai
PHY 102 Physics II Book time with Min Cai
PSY 101 Psychology, General Robyn Hague: Book time to meet with me
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

Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Nicholas Pigott

STA 165 Statistics See Instructor
STA 330 Biostatistics See Instructor
SVL 285 Servant Leadership See Instructor

 

ACCELERATED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
Physical Therapy Assistance program has opted to have students meet with their course instructors for assistance. General PTA Program Tutor See Instructor
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (DMS)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
General DMS Program Tutor

U.S Physics

Skills lab

Robyn Hague: Book time to meet with me

U.S. Physics = Robyn Hague and Adrienne St. Claire

Robyn Hague: Book time to meet with me

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (MLS)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
Med Lab Science has opted to have students meet with their course instructors for assistance. General MLS Program Tutor See Instructor
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
Multiple Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations Book time with Natasha Overturff

Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

NUR 134 Fundamentals I Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUR 207 Intro to Pharmacology Book time with Natasha Overturff

*Can also assist with ATI testing strategies for competency/pharmacology

NUR 234 Fundamentals II Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUR 264 Concepts of Nursing I (Med Surg) Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

NUR 287 Application of Nursing Pharmacology Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUR 306 Concepts of Health Promotion Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

NUR 324 Concepts of Nursing II (Med Surg) Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine Hardy

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 344 Mental Health Nursing Concepts and Practice Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

NUR 354 Pediatric Concepts and Nursing Practice See Instructor
NUR 367 Gerontological Nursing Concepts and Practice Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

NUR 384 Concepts of Nursing III (Med Surg) Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUR 431 Nursing Research Book time with Susan Wickham

Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Nicholas Pigott

NUR 394 Population Health Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

NUR 414 Concepts of Nursing IV (Med Surg) Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

NUR 424 Maternal Newborn See Instructor
NUR 468 Nursing Leadership Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
NUR 453 Informatics and Financial Management See Instructor
NUR 464 Complex Nursing Practice Nataliya Khalandovskya (message via Teams)
NUR 474 Professional Nursing Practicum See Instructor
NUR 478 Captone See Instructor

 

ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ABSN)
Course ID Title Tutor(s)
Multiple Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine Hardy

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 301 Safe Medication Administration Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine HardyBook time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 314 Fundamentals I Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine Hardy

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 312 Pathophysiology Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine Hardy

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

NUA 303 Nursing Pharmacology Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine Hardy

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 321 Health Promotion Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Danielle Eernisse 
NUA 324 Fundamentals II Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Danielle Eernisse Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 364 Person-Centered Care I Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Danielle Eernisse Book time with Medhanie Gebru
NUA 374 Concepts of Population Health Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Danielle Eernisse 
NUA 424 Mental Health Nursing Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Catherine Hardy

Book time with Danielle Eernisse 

NUA 404 Maternal Child Nursing Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Danielle Eernisse 
NUA 414 Person-Centered Care II Book time with Neil Kataria
Book time with Danielle Eernisse Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 401 Nursing Research Book time with Susan Wickham

Book time with Carl Johnson

Book time with Nicholas Pigott

NUA 444 Person-Centered Care III Book time with Paakow Essuman
Book time with Neil Kataria

Book time with Medhanie Gebru

Book time with Fatima Ba

NUA 448 Capstone I See Instructor
NUA 456, NUA 464, NUA 478 Final Term Courses See Instructor
SVL 285 Servant Leadership See Instructor

 

MEDICAL ASSISTING

Anatomy & 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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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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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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