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Nursing Tutor and NCLEX/HESI Prep - Think Like a Nurse Coach
Janet D.

130 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 1 hour

About Janet


Bio

Are you studying hard but still not seeing the scores you want? Do NCLEX style questions feel confusing or unpredictable, even when you know the content?

I'm a registered nurse with over 48 years of clinical and teaching Experience, and I specialize in helping students bridge the gap between knowing the material and knowing how to answer questions. I've worked with students at every level of nursing education- from PN Through R and beyond- and I've supported many repeat test takers who...

Are you studying hard but still not seeing the scores you want? Do NCLEX style questions feel confusing or unpredictable, even when you know the content?

I'm a registered nurse with over 48 years of clinical and teaching Experience, and I specialize in helping students bridge the gap between knowing the material and knowing how to answer questions. I've worked with students at every level of nursing education- from PN Through R and beyond- and I've supported many repeat test takers who need a different approach to finally move forward with confidence.

My coaching is built around one core idea: You have to learn how to think like a nurse. Instead of memorizing isolated facts, we focus on recognizing key cues understanding what the question is really asking, and applying a structured decision making process. During our sessions, we work through detailed case based questions, priority scenarios, and test taking strategies that reflect what you will actually see on exams.

Students I work with often begin feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Overtime, they develop a clear, repeatable way to approach questions - one that improves accuracy, builds confidence, and reduces second guessing. Whether you need help with medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, NGN - style questions or overall test strategies, Sessions are tailored to your needs and goals.

I primarily offer weekday sessions, with limited weekend availability open selectively at a premium rate. If you are ready for a more structured, supportive, and effective approach to nursing exams, I would be glad to work with you.


Education

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

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • 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

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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, 10 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, 2 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: $55
Response time: 1 hour
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