Search
Karen C.'s Photo

Experienced & Patient Certified Nurse Educator
Karen C.

82 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $50

About Karen


Bio

My educational philosophy has evolved from my education and observation as a nurse educator, in addition to my own experiences as an adult learner. After several years in medical-surgical nursing, I went back to school to complete my BSN degree. The process was challenging! With two young children, my hours in nursing, and the return to the structure of academic learning, I was busy. It took several years and two "moves" from Massachusetts to Georgia to Texas, but I graduated Summa Cum Laude...

My educational philosophy has evolved from my education and observation as a nurse educator, in addition to my own experiences as an adult learner. After several years in medical-surgical nursing, I went back to school to complete my BSN degree. The process was challenging! With two young children, my hours in nursing, and the return to the structure of academic learning, I was busy. It took several years and two "moves" from Massachusetts to Georgia to Texas, but I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. The next year I completed my MSN degree at the University, and later I completed my PhD at Widener University in Pennsylvania. Expanding my nursing practice to nursing education has been a significant milestone in my career, and I have found my work with students to be most challenging and satisfying. I have also earned national certification as a nurse educator from the National League for Nursing.

I believe that every person learns differently, and there is no "one size fits all" when considering strategies for success. I also believe that material that is learned and understood is far superior to facts that are memorized. The process of tutoring can aid the students in maximizing the success of their efforts by identifying their way of learning and providing appropriate learning strategies. In my experience with students I have also observed that a non-threatening environment is essential to learning.

The unique structure of the nursing program demands that students first acquire and then apply that information in the clinical setting. Therefore, there are two parts to the tutoring process; initially helping students to learn the content, and then to use that knowledge to make valid decisions in clinical practice. The successful tutor is able to assist students' success in making this transfer of knowledge. Nursing students also must successfully complete the NCLEX examination in order to practice professional nursing. The tutoring process can assist student


Education

University of Texas Houston
Nursing
University of Texas Houston
Masters
Widener University
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Group rates and multiple hour lesson rates available by request.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 10/24/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat


Approved Subjects

NCLEX

NCLEX

One of the standards for all nursing programs is the measure of students' performance on NCLEX. In my current position as a faculty tutor I am responsible for providing tutoring support for undergraduate nursing students in all content areas as well as remediation of medication calculations. The framework for this process is the NCLEX blueprint and the NCLEX format for question construction.
Nursing

Nursing

My Nursing Qualifications include a BSN, MSN and PhD in nursing. I am a CNE - Certified Nurse Educator - National League for Nursing.

Examples of Expertise


Karen has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Karen C.'s Photo

Questions? Contact Karen before you book.

Still have questions?

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.6 (52 ratings)
5 star
(39)
4 star
(10)
3 star
(0)
2 star
(3)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

knowledgeable and patient tutor

Karen is a great teacher who is very knowledgeable. She is able to challenge your critical thinking without making you feel insecure. She is able to answer your questions and to tie in pathophysiology in an understandable way. She is patient, kind, and overall cares for her students. I am so grateful to her and wish I had met her sooner.

Kathryn, 5 lessons with Karen

Knowledgeable, great study materials/questions

Karen and I went over OB material and talked about my previous boards exam that I didn't pass. We went over the OB questions she sent me, talked about strategizing for the next exam, and came up with a plan of what to work on.

Micah, 1 lesson with Karen

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Karen tutored me in nursing math for a drug calculation test. She sent me the practice exams. Information to review. She gave good feedback and guidelines. I highly recommend her for a math review.

Aaron, 3 lessons with Karen

Very helpful

Karen is very patient and wants to make sure that you understand material. She helped me with study guide so that I can be prepared for test. I would highly recommend Karen!

sb, 9 lessons with Karen

She is very knowledgeable and very helpful

We reviewed test taking strategies and reviewed question on the cardio system. We ended with follow up material for the next meeting. I hope to finish studying by Sept and take the NCLEX.

Rosalyn, 6 lessons with Karen

Helpful Tutor

Different ways of answering questions about maternity and ways of approaching certain answers. She helps me to understand the pathway of birth and all the principles that involve

Jack , 9 lessons with Karen

Very knowledgeable

Very patent with her student and she working with until have good understanding. She do her best making sure u have what u need and she is always looking up information to help with study goals

SANDRA, 11 lessons with Karen
Hourly Rate: $50
Contact Karen