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The Best Nursing Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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Laurie P.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced and Effective Nursing Tutor

5.0 (12)

28 hours tutoring

I am open to suggestions that students or parents have. I am looking forward to assisting you with your studies. I began my nursing education as a diploma nurse, then completed my BSN and finally my MSN. I have worked in Medical-Surgical nursing, oncology both inpatient and outpatient, administering...

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

Nicole C.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

RN with 17 years experience

4.9 (456)

3,787 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 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.

Henry O.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MD Tutor | USMLE & NCLEX Specialist | 5★ Rated

5.0 (17)

50 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I’ve been tutoring since 2015, starting while I was still in medical school. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with students across the medical field including future doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacy technicians; ranging from 18 to 40 years old. My focus is entirely on medicine and...

Susan N.

55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Susan N., DNP, RN

5.0 (4)

28 hours tutoring

I am a doctoral prepared RN with 18 years of acute care experience and 5 years of current experience as a full time faculty member at the associate degree level. I am offering tutoring for med/surg nursing and ATI prep at a public location.

David S.

120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

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

5.0 (5071)

11,018 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 minutes

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,...

The very best Biology tutor!!

David worked with my daughter Julianna for a couple of of months (twice a week) to help her with her AP biology class, specifically focusing on prep for the AP exam. She really enjoyed his teaching style and told me that David was... - Vivian, 13 lessons with David

Adam R.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

NREMT, Nursing, & Paramedic Tutor

5.0 (97)

206 hours tutoring

My name is Adam. I am a Registered Nurse (RN) and National Registry Paramedic (NRP) with a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Olivet Nazarene University. I have been a ground based 911 paramedic and paramedic instructor for the past 15 years and am also a Part-time Emergency Department Nurse. I...

Jordyn J.

125/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

EM Attending - personal statements, school apps, interview prep

5.0 (45)

99 hours tutoring

To date, I have helped students successfully gain admission to DO, MD, PA, MPH, Podiatry, Nursing, Speech Pathology, NP, and other graduate and undergraduate programs. These programs include Columbia and George Washington (MPH), Ohio State (Masters in Counseling), UCLA (nursing), New York Medical College...

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

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...

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

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Jessica B.

80/hour

Critical care nurse practitioner

5.0 (79)

114 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...

Sherrill B.

60/hour

Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Medical-Surgical Nursing Professor

5.0 (322)

1,156 hours tutoring

Medication calculations and learning medication classifications are essential to nurses. I utilize my expertise in pathophysiology and pharmacology to facilitate learning of medical-surgical nursing care.

Amazing tutor!

She is an amazing tutor. She is welcoming, accommodating, intelligent, and skilled. She really knows how to cater to your needs in a way that is beneficial for you! She is extremely reliable and flexible even when I not always was... - Alexandra , 8 lessons with Sherrill

Aubrey H.

59/hour

BSN, RN Tutor Specializing in All Nursing Subjects + NCLEX, TEAS, HESI

4.9 (175)

1,044 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

I'm an active bedside nurse specializing in nursing school content and NCLEX preparation, with over 900 hours of tutoring experience helping 700+ nursing students succeed in subjects like Med/Surg, Critical Care,...

Nursing student on my way to success with Aubrey's help!

Where can I start? My nursing school is an accelerated program, and my school is not the greatest. I finally realized I needed a tutor to help me with all the things I didn't understand. I am 48 years old, come from the tech field... - Pixel, 19 lessons with Aubrey

Jessica B.

150/hour

COMLEX, USMLE, and Science tutor

4.8 (99)

819 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

Otito U.

85/hour

Patient RN will help you pass Nursing Math+exam. Discount 68/hr- Ask!

What do I tutor? NCLEX-RN NCLEX-PN Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations/Med Math Nursing- Care plans, Exam strategies, Focused Content, Time management Hesi Nursing Math/Dosage Calculations/Med Math...

You will not regret choosing Otitio

I have been attempting to pass my NCLEX for over 2 years. After several failed attempts and thinking I could pass it alone, I finally looked into hiring a tutor. I know it might be expensive but this price is nothing compared to... - Kenny, 11 lessons with Otito

Julie Ann D.

50/hour

Experienced Nursing Instructor, tutoring APA formatted papers/projects

5.0 (125)

352 hours tutoring

Nurse Educator and FNP-BC

Very knowledgeable

We went over everything cardiac from A&P to hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. She made the lesson easy to follow and it just flowed so I was able to understand diseases and what to look for. I look forward to my n... - Victoria, 2 lessons with Julie Ann

Katy S.

70/hour

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

Response time: 23 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

Mia D.

60/hour

RN on adult medical surgical unit working in Boston

5.0 (4)

14 hours tutoring

Currently working on an adult medical surgical unit as a registered nurse.

Suzanne S.

65/hour

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

4.8 (770)

3,779 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...

Knowledgeable and patient

Ms. Suzanne, help me to understand what was in black and white in answering NCLEX questions. During our sections, she help me to break down the questions and make sure that I understand what the questions is asking before moving f... - Grace, 2 lessons with Suzanne

Brennan B.

40/hour

EMT/PARAMEDIC tutor! NREMT prep, anatomy, EKG, pharmacology, etc

5.0 (197)

610 hours tutoring

Have you failed the NREMT or are preparing to take it for your first time? Do you need help with AHA algorithms, EKG rhythm and 12-lead interpretation, pharmacology, or other EMS topics? Are you struggling with overthinking exam questions or have...

Amazing tutor

Brennan helped me a lot in my studying process with passing the NREMT. I came to Brennan back in July and it was off from there. We would constantly go over so many questions and anything I got wrong he immediately had the explana... - Ethan, 13 lessons with Brennan

April S.

85/hour

April RN - NCLEX, Med/Surg, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Fundamentals

5.0 (1308)

4,195 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

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

April Tutor

To everyone searching for a tutor or feels lost on how to prepare for the NCLEX, April is your girl. I wish I could put into words how incredible she is. Not only is she an amazing teacher, she is so caring and helpful in ensuring... - Falon, 11 lessons with April

Thomas L.

50/hour

Tutor for Respiratory Therapy courses / NBRC exams

5.0 (26)

84 hours tutoring

I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Adult Critical Care Specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience at both large and small facilities. I also have 20 years of teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program and have...

Hannah L.

100/hour

Family Nurse Practitioner and RN

5.0 (84)

242 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 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

Peri H.

80/hour

Nursing, NCLEX, MSN, Research Papers, College Admissions, EMT, Voice

Response time: 13 minutes

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

Experienced and Understanding

Peri is exceptional in communication and explaining concepts with clarity. Her teaching methods are not only effective but also engaging, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Moreover, her reliability and punctu... - Dee, 86 lessons with Peri

Jonathan H.

50/hour

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

5.0 (2375)

7,696 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...

Great tutor, can’t go wrong

The NREMT is a very stressful test and requires a lot of knowledge to pass. Jonathan will give you the tools and review to confidently take this test. His lessons are in depth, easy to understand and will put you above the rest. I... - Dylan, 10 lessons with Jonathan

Erica P.

95/hour

Registered Nurse

5.0 (695)

2,213 hours tutoring

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...

Erica was my saving grace!!!!

Erica is an amazing tutor and person!! She met with me before my semester even started to help me get myself prepared. I was retaking my final semester after failing which left me scared and anxious. She was referred to me by a pr... - Ashley, 15 lessons with Erica

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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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