Tutoring Resources
Mercy Health Sciences University
TUTORING SERVICES
Mercy Health Sciences University’s 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 | 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 Robyn Hague |
| BIO 203 | Microbiology | Book time with Asiya Mohammed |
| BIO 225 | Principles of Pathophysiology | Book with Jessica Buch |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | Book time with Robyn Hague |
| 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 | See Instructor |
| SVL 285 | Servant Leadership | See Instructor |
| 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 |
| Area | Specialty | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tutor | Most courses
U.S. Physics Skills Lab |
Book time with Robyn Hague |
| 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 |
| Multiple | Dosage Competency & Calculation | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Book time with Natasha Overturff Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman Book time with Aspen Brown |
| NRP 107 | Role of the Nurse | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Book time with Catherine HardyBook time with Danielle Eernisse |
| NRP 113 | Foundations of Pathophysiology | Book time with Jessica Buch |
| NRP 117 | Foundational Nursing Practice | Book time with Paakow Essuman
Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NRP 187 | Manager of Care II | See Instructor |
| NRP 191 | Maternal Child and Mental Health | See Instructor |
| NRP 196 | Capstone I | See Instructor |
| NRP 201 | Advanced Manager of Care | See Instructor |
| NRP 262 | Practicum II | See Instructor |
| NRP 298 | Capstone II | See Instructor |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple | Dosage Competency & Calculation | |
| NUR 134 | Fundamentals I | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| 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 KatariaBook time with Danielle Eernisse Book time with Fatima Ba |
| NUR 264 | Concepts of Nursing I | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria |
| NUR 287 | Application of Nursing Pharmacology | Book time with Natasha Overturff Book time with Aspen Brown |
| NUR 306 | Concepts of Health Promotion | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria |
| NUR 324 | Concepts of Nursing II | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 344 | Mental Health Nursing Concepts and Practice | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| 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 |
| NUR 384 | Concepts of Nursing III | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUR 431 | Nursing Research | Book time with Susan Wickham |
| NUR 394 | Population Health | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria |
| NUR 414 | Concepts of Nursing IV | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| 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 |
| Course ID | Title | Tutor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple | Dosage Competency & Calculation | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Book time with Natasha Overturff Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman Book time with Aspen Brown |
| NUA 301 | Safe Medication Administration | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Book time with Natasha Overturff Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman Book time with Aspen Brown |
| NUA 314 | Fundamentals I | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman |
| NUA 312 | Pathophysiology | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman |
| NUA 303 | Nursing Pharmacology | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Book time with Natasha Overturff Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman Book time with Aspen Brown |
| NUA 321 | Health Promotion | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 324 | Fundamentals II | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging Book time with Delany Idleman |
| NUA 364 | Person-Centered Care I | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 374 | Concepts of Population Health | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 424 | Mental Health Nursing | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 404 | Maternal Child Nursing | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 414 | Person-Centered Care II | Book time with Paakow Essuman Book time with Neil Kataria Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| 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 Catherine Hardy – Contact via Teams messaging |
| NUA 448 | Capstone I | See Instructor |
| NUA 456, NUA 464, NUA 478 | Final Term Courses | See Instructor |
| SVL 285 | Servant Leadership | See Instructor |
| MA Program Tutor | For all MA program courses Anatomy & Physiology |
Book time with Jessica Buch |
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 Health Sciences University tutors is free and unlimited for all current students. - WHO ARE THE TUTORS AT Mercy Health Sciences University?
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@MercyHealthU.edu
Tutor Resources (for tutor use only) Tutor Tracking Form

