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NCLEX RN/PN • Med-Surg • Pharmacology • | Learn to Think Like a Nurse
Janet D.

294 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 33 minutes

About Janet


Bio

Hi, I’m Janet ,
Most nursing students don’t struggle because they don’t study enough — they struggle because they haven’t been shown how to think through the questions.

I help you connect the “why” so you can break down Med-Surg, Pharmacology, and NCLEX-style questions with confidence.
I’m a registered nurse with many years of experience in both clinical practice and teaching. I work with nursing students at all levels — whether you are learning Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology,...

Hi, I’m Janet ,
Most nursing students don’t struggle because they don’t study enough — they struggle because they haven’t been shown how to think through the questions.

I help you connect the “why” so you can break down Med-Surg, Pharmacology, and NCLEX-style questions with confidence.
I’m a registered nurse with many years of experience in both clinical practice and teaching. I work with nursing students at all levels — whether you are learning Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology, preparing for exams, or getting ready to take (or retake) the NCLEX.

What makes my approach different is that I don’t focus on memorization — I focus on helping you think like a nurse.

Many students come to me feeling like they “study a lot” but still struggle with exams or NCLEX-style questions. That’s usually because nursing tests are not just about content — they are about how you:
• recognize what’s important
• connect symptoms and disease processes
• prioritize care and safety

In our sessions, we break things down step-by-step so you can understand not just the “what,” but the why behind it.

We work on:
✔ Med-Surg and course exam preparation
✔ Pharmacology (understanding medications in context)
✔ Clinical judgment and prioritization
✔ NCLEX preparation (first-time and repeat test takers)

I create a calm, supportive environment where you can ask questions, build confidence, and develop a clear, repeatable way to approach both exams and real clinical situations.

My goal is to help you feel more confident not just for your next test — but in how you think as a future nurse.

I look forward to working with you


Education

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Nursing
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Masters
Mayo Clinic
Other

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Weekend sessions are limited and offered at a premium rate due to limited availability. Advanced scheduling is recommended
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

HESI (Nursing exam)

HESI (Nursing exam)

When I was employed by Herzing University in Minneapolis Minnesota I worked with students tutoring them to help them achieve the needed score on the HESI exam. I worked with the people from HESI and also the faculty at Herzing University I have also taught NCLEX review courses for ATI.
Pharmacology

Pharmacology

While teaching at Community College of Denver, Regis University and Presentation College I was assigned to teach Pharmacology in the BSN nursing and ADN nursing programs. While teaching at Community College of Denver I was credentialed to teach in the nursing program including but not limited to Pharmacology. I have been a contributing author in Facts and Comparisons Nurses Drug Facts Reference Set.
NCLEX
Nursing
Physiology

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Excellent Nursing Tutor

I am so grateful for my nursing tutor! She helped me learn new material and explained the entire content in a way that finally made sense. Her clear, detailed explanations and practical teaching style turned confusing topics into something I could understand and remember. Thanks to everything she taught me, I did great on my test! The information and strategies she gave me were extremely helpful and made a huge difference in my performance and confidence. She is patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to her students’ success. I highly recommend her to any nursing student who wants to really understand the material and do well on their exams. Very grateful!!!!

Richell, 13 lessons with Janet

knowledgeable and patient

Janet was incredible—she walked me through tricky questions and really took the time to understand my test-taking style. Her personalized NCLEX strategies built my confidence and made all the difference.

Coua, 4 lessons with Janet

Such an amazing tutor!

Janet tutored me for my second attempt of the NCLEX. She helped me break down concepts I was struggling with and actually explained the thought process of why the correct answer was correct. She provided me with case studies and quizzes for each big section of content, which really helped me break down what questions were asking. She was so patient and encouraging and I couldn’t have done it without her! I failed on my first attempt and after having her help I passed! I couldn’t be more grateful for how amazing she was!

Libby, 5 lessons with Janet

Knowledgeable and helpful tutor

Janet was so amazing and helped me understand the concept of how to answer questions on the NCLEX. I failed my first attempt and we studied areas I was not to confident in. She. helped me gain confidence in my approach with critical thinking and process of elimination. I passed after 10 sessions with her and couldn't be more thankful :)

Amanda, 19 lessons with Janet

Excellent Nursing Tutor

Janet has been an excellent tutor. She explains difficult nursing concepts in a way that is easy to understand and takes the time to make sure I truly understand the material. She has helped me improve my confidence with NCLEX-style questions, pharmacology, and med-surg topics. Janet is patient, knowledgeable, and always comes prepared for our sessions. I highly recommend her to any nursing student looking for extra support.

Kathleen, 6 lessons with Janet

Great teacher, very kind and encouraging

Janet is great! We talked about where my weaknesses were and she gave me a way to study throughout the week until we meet again. She’s very knowledgeable and I am confident that she will help me pass on the first go!

Jordan, 3 lessons with Janet

Knowledgeable and Understanding

So far I have done a few sessions with Mrs. Janet and she is very patient and knowledgeable when it comes to Nclex topics. I'm a repeat nclex test taker and Mrs. Janet came up with a plan and gave me study tools I could use when I study alone and while we work together. I'm confident that with her help I will pass my nclex on my next attempt. I recommend working with Mrs. Janet if you want to be successful on the nclex or other nursing needs!

Christian, 3 lessons with Janet

Very Knowledgeable Nursing Tutor

Janet is warm, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable about nursing concepts. She was able to help me apply theoretical concepts from my pathophysiology course into direct nursing practice, which was very helpful. I am very grateful for Janet and would love to continue working with her on Wyzant!

Amanda, 3 lessons with Janet
Tutor responded:

Hi Amanda! I’m really proud of the progress you’ve made—it’s been so rewarding to see. If you’re open to it, it really helps future students when you share what specifically improved for you—like how your scores changed or how you started approaching questions differently. Thank you so much

Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 33 minutes
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