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

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About April


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With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), I love being a nurse and I love helping new nurses. I truly enjoy Med/Surg and think NCLEX prep is fun — and I'm passionate about helping graduate nurses prepare for success!

I currently serve as BSN clinical faculty at a major state university, so I know firsthand the challenges of nursing school. I can support you throughout your entire journey — from day one of nursing school through HESI,...

With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), I love being a nurse and I love helping new nurses. I truly enjoy Med/Surg and think NCLEX prep is fun — and I'm passionate about helping graduate nurses prepare for success!

I currently serve as BSN clinical faculty at a major state university, so I know firsthand the challenges of nursing school. I can support you throughout your entire journey — from day one of nursing school through HESI, ATI, NCLEX prep, and even interview preparation. Whether you're struggling with core concepts, question strategy, or just need a game plan, I can help. If you're a repeat NCLEX taker, don't worry — this is not a reflection of your ability. We will get a plan together and get you passing.
My advanced certifications include CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse), LNCC (Legal Nurse Consultant Certified), TNCC, TCAR, BLS, and ACLS. I've also served on numerous quality improvement committees focused on patient experience, outcomes, and financial stewardship.
My clinical background spans ortho/trauma/burn at a large Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center, where I spent many years as a successful nurse manager. I have hands-on experience in pain management, patient safety, peer review, government regulations, post-op spine care, acute trauma care, burn, elective orthopedic procedures, traumatic orthopedic conditions, med/surg, postpartum, diabetes, wound care, and more!

I believe nursing is a lifelong journey of growth. I would love the opportunity to work with nurses and nursing students who have the heart and desire to make a difference. I commit to making our sessions fun, grounded in realistic scenarios, and full of honest, supportive feedback. You'll be using your nurse brain in no time!


Education

university of texas at arlington
Nursing
Capella University
Masters

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Approved Subjects

NCLEX

NCLEX

Extensive experience in tutoring graduate nurses for NCLEX preparation, coaching and mentoring new nurses through successful completion of residency programs and internships, and hospital teaching and precepting during clinical rotations.
Nursing

Nursing

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

Examples of Expertise


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

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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 you understand the material. She will help reduce your stress levels while at the same time making sure you know your material and what to do to prepare for your big day. If you need help, don’t look any further. Thank you so much April.

Falon, 11 lessons with April

Knowledgeable and helpful tutor

April was an incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive tutor. She gave me the confidence I needed going into my second NCLEX attempt, and I truly believe she is one of the main reasons I passed. One of the things I appreciated most was her ability to explain the "why" behind every question and answer. She didn't just tell me the correct answer—she helped me understand the clinical reasoning behind it. She taught me how to think through NCLEX-style questions, which was something I really struggled with during my first attempt. Not only did April improve my test-taking strategies, but she also strengthened my understanding of the nursing content itself. Those were the two biggest areas I needed to improve, and she helped me grow in both. Every session was personalized, engaging, and encouraging. She was also flexible with scheduling, reliable, and always communicated well. I completed six sessions with her, and for me, it was the perfect amount of preparation. Overall, April is not only a wonderful tutor but also a genuinely kind and encouraging person. If you're struggling with confidence, need help learning how to answer NCLEX-style questions, or want to strengthen your nursing knowledge at the same time, I cannot recommend her enough. I truly don't think I would have passed my second attempt without her, and I am so grateful for everything she did to help me succeed.

Tori, 6 lessons with April

Good for test taking strategies but not for explaining "why" something is happening in depth and nursing management

If you want a tutor to teach you test strategies and help you pass the NCLEX I believe she would be great and sounds extremely knowledgeful on how testing questions are structured and the best approach when answering them. For me, I felt like my learning style vs her teaching style were not compatible. I was more focused on truly understanding the diseases we discussed rather then just knowing how to answer the questions; why is it happening, how do I treat it, what is my patient going to look like physically, what complications can happen and why, what's my priority vs immediate intervention, etc (nursing management). Throughout the session I had to keep asking those things, kind of like if I didn't bring up the same points constantly they would've not been covered; topics such as what do I do if my patient is having a complication? answer she'd give: "assessment will always be your first intervention" (which is great for test strategy), rather than what I was looking for which was going through the each of the steps such as (silly example): "you will start an IV line since pt is dehydrated because this disease does X Y and Z to the body that results in dehydration, then your going to administer X medication to help with Y or do X intervention, you need to watch out for physical signs of X Y Z after adm med/intervention to ensure no worsening/complications, if so you do X Y Z and the physical signs that you're patient is worsening would be X Y Z because the disease causes X Y Z in the body and therefore the pt would show X physical symptoms, etc". I was looking to get more in depth of "why" something is happening and "how would I know that's what's happening". I did feel like I wasn't being heard and to me it wasn't a comfortable teaching session. I didn't know some basic points where she could've slowly explained them. I did feel sometimes she would get frustrated and found her a little inpatient at times. At the eod she did help me with learning, I did get some good stuff out of the session and we did a few practice questions together. Personally I will not have more sessions because I felt like our goals weren't the same and the session did not go as smoothly as it's been with other tutors that were able to adapt to my style of learning.

Barbara, 1 lesson with April

Great tutor!!!

April is a great tutor that is straightforward and I honestly love that. I came to her in need for tutoring for my NCLEX and she has been the most supportive and knowledgeable tutor yet.

Deanna, 4 lessons with April

Great tutor, extremely patient!

My first session with April was amazing in just a short time I was able to grasp concepts and strategies to answer NCLEX style questions. She is extremely knowledgeable and personable! I would recommend her if you are preparing to take the NCLEX.

Myia, 3 lessons with April

Finally Passed After My 4th Attempt Thanks To April!!!

April is an amazing tutor, and I cannot recommend her enough. I had 16 amazing sessions with her, and she has such a great, positive aura that made me feel comfortable and supported right away. After three unsuccessful attempts at the NCLEX without her, I finally passed on my fourth try with her help at 88 questions. She is incredibly caring, patient, and very knowledgeable. Whenever I didn’t understand something, she always took the time to explain it in a way that made it click. She also made it clear that she never wanted to be an added stressor in my life, but someone there to support me, and she truly lives by that. April is very flexible and understanding with scheduling, which made a huge difference during such a stressful time. She also helped build my confidence in a way I didn’t have before. I am so grateful for her support, and I highly recommend her to anyone preparing for the NCLEX.

Serena, 15 lessons with April

great teacher

She was great and was able to breakdown each problem so you really understand the material ! She makes you feel confident in what work

Elizabeth , 16 lessons with April

great teacher

She was great and was able to breakdown each problem so you really understand the material ! She makes you feel confident in what work

Elizabeth , 16 lessons with April

The most wonderful and caring tutor

April is an exceptionally wonderful, patient, and caring tutor. She truly understands her students and takes the time to figure out how to support them in the way they learn best. She consistently goes above and beyond, always willing to offer help whenever it is needed. Her deep knowledge of nursing material has greatly enhanced my ability to comprehend and feel confident in the subject matter. I am incredibly grateful for her dedication and guidance.

Gabi, 39 lessons with April

Knowledgeable

It was simple and easy to understand April. We worked on the heart and its many rhythms. Hopefully, I will have a good grade on my next exam. Thanks April.

Jewel, 5 lessons with April
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