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The Best Nursing Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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Laurie P.

$60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced and Effective Nursing Tutor

5.0 (12)

28 hours tutoring

MSN-ED

Great tutor!

Laurie helped with how to do nursing math calculations and did a great job! We mainly went over dosage calculation problems And the basics of nursing math. After just one session I already feel more confident in the subject. - Elizabeth

Levi B.

$120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Uchicago Ph.D. -- Skillful Chemistry (Organic) Tutor for 8+ years

4.9 (31)

134 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Levi! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wayne State University and then a Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Chicago. I have a PhD in Molecular Engineering from the University of Chicago. In my doctoral research I focused on organic and polymer synthesis. I've always...

Great Organic Chem Tutor

Levi has a very strong understanding of the material and is able to explain it in a way that's understandable. He's also very patient and gives suggestions on different techniques and resources that will help you understand diff... - Victoria, 3 lessons with Levi

David S.

$120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.

5.0 (5321)

11,706 hours tutoring

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time. I have thoroughly enjoyed spending thousands and thousands of hours discussing science with both teens and adults through WyzAnt. Teaching is second nature for me,...

What an amazing tutor!!

I’ve had several tutors throughout my time in school. I’m currently in nursing school and I just needed help connecting information and making it stick. David has done that and more, he has helped me understand the information and... - Eliana, 2 lessons with David

Jordyn J.

$215/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

EM Attending - personal statements, school apps, interview prep

5.0 (46)

102 hours tutoring

As a medical student, I have spent immeasurable time studying the human body. I am about seven months away from graduating and am comfortable with tutoring any subject within medicine including pharmacology, pathophysiology, and microbiology.

amazing tutor for med school apps!

Jordyn is fantastic- she helped me perfect my personal statement and secondaries and has been an absolute godsend. She’s always willing to help and truly wants all her students to succeed. She has a great talent for writing. I st... - Tanvi, 3 lessons with Jordyn

Catherine H.

$70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

99th PERCENTILE MCAT SCORER, CURRENT 4TH YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT

5.0 (7)

13 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

As a medical student, we study these topics extensively, so I believe I would be able to help!

Nicole C.

$50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

RN with 17 years experience

4.9 (457)

3,830 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I've been an RN for 17 years, and tutoring nursing students for 7. I tutor nursing students in all areas of the nursing sciences, including lecture material and test prep.

Fantastic Tutor for the NCLEX-RN!

I reached out to Nicole after being unsuccessful on the NCLEX not one, not two, but THREE times. I knew I couldn't get through this NCLEX journey on my own. The moment I met Nikki, I knew that she was going to help me reach my goa... - Ashley, 30 lessons with Nicole

Susan N.

$30/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Susan N., DNP, RN

5.0 (4)

28 hours tutoring

I am an RN with 14 years of acute care experience. I am currently entering my final year of my MSN with an education emphasis. I feel I am qualified to tutor and prepare new graduate nurses for state boards.

Adam R.

$50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Nationally certified Paramedic and state licenesed lead instructor

5.0 (97)

206 hours tutoring

I also hold a lead instructor license in the state of Illinois. I am a licensed paramedic in the state of Illinois and Florida. I have a bachelors degree in Nursing and am a Registered Nurse. I presently work as a fireman/paramedic and emergency room RN.

Henry O.

$65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MD Tutor for Nursing School, NCLEX & Clinical Reasoning

5.0 (33)

105 hours tutoring

I am a Medical Doctor with extensive experience teaching nursing students core clinical concepts, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and exam strategy. I have worked closely with nursing and PA students to improve clinical reasoning, question interpretation, and confidence for exams including NCLEX-style...

David H.

$30/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MD providing tutoring for science and health care

4.8 (32)

106 hours tutoring

I graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a pre-med concentration. While undergoing my undergraduate studies, I became a tutor through my university in general chemistry. Through the years, I found that I enjoyed helping students uncover the joys of the natural...

Very knowledgeable

Needed some last minute help with Immunology in which he was kind enough to help me. He answered my questions with great detail which helped me study and prepare for my exam. - Jasmine

Joshua B.

$75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Professional, fun tutor with a love of teaching!

5.0 (13)

48 hours tutoring

Greetings, and thank you for considering me for your tutor. I am eager to meet you and to help you meet and exceed your potential. I have tutored arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and biology for middle school and high school students. My teaching experience also includes teaching anatomy, physiology, neuroscience and...

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Peri H.

$85/hour

Nursing, NCLEX, ATI, HESI, MSN, APA Papers, Admissions, EMT, Voice

Response time: 6 minutes

I achieved honors while accomplishing my Masters in Nursing and specializing in Education. I am a qualified college instructor.

Boosted My Scores and Confidence!

Peri completely saved my grades in the RN program! I was on the brink of failing my medical/surgical course due to horrible test anxiety. In just three sessions, Peri helped me to overcome my anxiety and taught me how to approach... - Jacqueline, 3 lessons with Peri

Jonathan H.

$60/hour

Licensed EMS-Instructor with 20+ years of success preparing students

5.0 (2536)

8,237 hours tutoring

I provide instruction in pharmacology related to the medical industries of nursing and emergency medical technology. Including drug development, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, drug classification, administration techniques, and...

Extremely solid teaching in the fundamentals of Pathophysiology

Extremely solid teaching style to absorb the fundamentals of pathophysiology. His broad knowledge of Pathophysiology projects into his tutor sessions by engraining it conceptually into your brain. This allows you to take this know... - Penny, 13 lessons with Jonathan

Patrick N.

$150/hour

Internal Medicine Physician

5.0 (21)

52 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

I have tutored nursing students in college and as a resident for their TEA's exam and nclex exam on specific scientific topics!

Hannah L.

$150/hour

Family Nurse Practitioner and RN

5.0 (119)

330 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

I am a family nurse practitioner and RN. I have a master's degree in nursing which I finished in 2021 and graduated in 2023 with my MSN. I graduated from nursing school with a 4.0 and have experience working in a...

Patient, Knowledgeable, Easy to talk to, Effective teaching

I have had several lessons with Hannah throughout multiple semesters of nursing school. She is an excellent tutor and teaches very well. I feel like she has done an excellent job at listening to what material is confusing to me an... - Cameronn, 6 lessons with Hannah

Janet B.

$75/hour

Experience Nurse with 40 years of experience

4.9 (840)

1,909 hours tutoring

As an RN with Bachelor of Science in Nursing, my experience includes Med Surg, Orthopedics, Home Care and Hospice. I have loved my career and now want to pass that passion on to my students.

AWESOME!

Janet is a great tutor! She is allowing my brain to be refreshed on my Registered Nursing knowledge from college. I'm following all of her Guidance and it is really helping me! Thanks Janet! Can't wait until next week 🙂 thank you... - Kinah, 19 lessons with Janet

Jessica B.

$85/hour

Critical care nurse practitioner

5.0 (93)

161 hours tutoring

I have worked in critical care for 6 years and am now a licensed prescriber as a nurse practitioner. I have had to take pharmacology courses both as an undergrad nursing student and advanced pharmacology as a graduate student. I also...

Janet E.

$60/hour

Experienced educator with preparing for course and Exit HESI

5.0 (291)

804 hours tutoring

MSN and CNE with 20+ years teaching experience in all aspects of nursing education. Extensive experience in preparing for success in specific course and exit HESI exams. Individual study plan and follow up provided.

Best Tutor Out There!!!!!!! Must Check Profile

Over the years I’ve had a multitude of tutors help assist me in my studies. Janet is among a small percent of people who have the ability to take their knowledge, then formulate/translate it in a manner that’s easy to comprehend/r... - Nate

Paula G.

$40/hour

Expert Nursing Tutor | NCLEX, Pharmacology, and Test‑Taking Mastery

5.0 (14)

59 hours tutoring

With over 7 years of emergency and critical care nursing experience and 11 years as a paramedic, I bring real‑world clinical insight to every tutoring session. I help nursing students master NCLEX prep, pharmacology,...

Erica P.

$65/hour

Registered Nurse

5.0 (745)

2,414 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

With my years of experience, I have a firm grasp of the complexities of Nursing. I have experience as a Nursing BSN Preceptor and Tutoring. I'm able to make difficult concepts simple, which is invaluable as a Nurse for...

An angel sent in tutor form!

I reached out to Erica with four weeks left of my first semester in an accelerated nursing program, as I was on the brink of failing multiple classes. She listen to my concerns, and immediately began teaching digestible lesson pla... - Madison , 6 lessons with Erica

Suzanne S.

$65/hour

Nursing - RN, BSN, MSN course work; NCLEX-RN; Writing (APA)

4.8 (829)

4,005 hours tutoring

I have experience with Study Skills, Test-Taking Skills, Fundamentals, Professional-Legal, Pharmacology, Med-Surg I & II, Research, Health Assessment, Leadership, Critical Thinking, NCLEX-RN, Exit HESI; BSN, MSN, 20+ years Nursing...

Great Teacher!!

Suzanne was very patient. She had helped me understand concepts that I didn’t grasp in nursing school. With her help, I can continue to use the knowledge provided through the rest of my nursing career. I usually have test anxiety,... - Sari, 2 lessons with Suzanne

Jessica B.

$150/hour

Doctor with over 10 years experience tutoring COMLEX and USMLE

4.8 (101)

847 hours tutoring

As a medical student, I worked alongside nurses of all levels. Prior to medical school, I worked in an endoscopic clinic where I prepared IVs, bedding, and patient charts. I have taken medical histories of patients as well as presented...

Knowledgeable and caring and aware of the course materials

She was patient and diligent in the process to help me stay on track. She was able to explain the material well and keep me focused. I want to thank her and I look forward to our continued weekly tutoring sessions. - Roxanne, 2 lessons with Jessica

Thomas L.

$50/hour

Help w/ Mech Ventilation, Blood Gases, Resp Therapy

5.0 (47)

228 hours tutoring

Response time: 45 minutes

I’m a respiratory therapist with over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience. I’ve worked in both large and small hospitals and numerous ICUs and ERs. I was also an instructor in a respiratory care program for 20 years. If you need help...

April S.

$105/hour

April RN, MSN - NCLEX, Med/Surg, Critical Care, Peds, Fundamentals

5.0 (1548)

5,095 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

Extensive experience working with nursing students during nursing school, residency programs, preceptorships, internships, and specialty certifications.

APRIL IS THE REAL DEAL!!!

I would like to start off by saying I am a repeat NCLEX taker. I am not the strongest exam taker and I am a slower learning. I graduated nursing school August 2023 & passed on my 4th NCLEX attempt in 85 questions on March 19th 202... - Jamie, 35 lessons with April

Katy S.

$85/hour

Expert Nursing and Emergency Medical Tutor: Nurse, EMT, NCLEX, and PMD

Response time: 15 minutes

As a nurse, I have taken both the HESI and the TEAS exam prior to entering nursing school. I have taught test tips and tricks for successful passing of the exam to multiple students over the years and watched them achieve success.

Extremely Knowledgeable & Patient Tutor with Extensive Background in Critical Care

I had the privilege of being tutored by Katy, and I cannot express how incredible valuable her guidance has been in my nursing journey of taking Critical Care. She is hands down one of the best tutors I have ever had and I genuine... - Sara, 17 lessons with Katy

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Sara H.

17 Nursing lessons

The incorporation of these visual aids has been instrumental in my learning experience. As a nursing student who has faced significant academic challenges, Katy's support has been a game-changer for me. Her tutoring has not only boosted my grades but has also significantly improved my grasp of the material. Thanks to her guidance, I am now able to actually retain nursing concepts and effectively apply them in a critical thinking capacity during exams and clinical scenarios.

Monica L.

2 Nursing lessons

I been having a difficult time understanding nursing school in general. She found a way to combine all my classes in one to give a better understanding of nursing school and gave me many resources to use to get through nursing school. Let me not forget, she also gave me awesome testing tips! I will keep on having online sessions with her. She kept it simple! I actually retained more in an hour than sitting in a nursing lecture where they basically read off powerpoints.

Shelly Z.

12 Nursing lessons

Her genuine passion for nursing and her desire to see her students excel was evident in every interaction. I am genuinely grateful for her unwavering support and investment in my learning journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Danisha as a nursing tutor to any student seeking exceptional guidance in the nursing field. Her positive vibe, honesty, perseverance, direct approach, and unwavering commitment make her an outstanding tutor.

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