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Fun Facts
One of my greatest passions is playing the piano. I began studying music at a very young age and have been taking opportunities to increase my level of knowlege through playing in various churches. I entered the U.S. Army Nurse Corps when I was 18 years old and returned as a Captain in the Army Nurse Corps 20 years later. Having been deployed to Hungary and Germany during the Bosnia-Croatian War, I learned how to be a nurse under the most difficult living conditions.
About Me
I am an Assistant Professor at a local university teaching nursing - my experiences include nursing assistants, practical nurses, associate degree nurses, and bachelor degree nurses. One of my main functions is to prepare nursing students to take the NCLEX. - tutoring and mentoring. Students are my passion and the joys of seeing them become a licensed nurse is what drives me forward.
Experience
Since I have been teaching for many years, I have gained much insight into how to interact with various cultures and personalities. My passion is working with students to understand test-taking strategies that can improve their ability for success on the NCLEX. Time management and test-taking anxiety are two themes that I focus on in addition to nursing content. My background is a medical-surgical nurse and have practiced in multiple areas, i.e, cardiology, neurology, multi-system units.
Approach
My approach for helping students varies - my first goal is to get to know the student and to learn how they learn. We, together, identify their strengths and weakness, and focus on these aspects to develop a solid plan for tutoring sessions. Helping students understand concepts is accomplished by multiple means such as illustrations, narrative stories, and critical thinking exercises.
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Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Clarkson College
Master Science Degree in Nursing/Nursing Education
MastersAnatomy Physiology I Tutoring
Have taught anatomy and physiology for nursing students. In addition, when teaching fundamentals of nursing and preparing students for the NCLEX, anatomy and physiology is reviewed as part of the curriculum.
Anatomy Physiology II Tutoring
Have taught anatomy and physiology for nursing students. In addition, when teaching fundamentals of nursing and preparing students for the NCLEX, anatomy and physiology is reviewed as part of the curriculum.
Education Tutoring
My master's degree is in nursing education. Courses include theories of learning, application, and evaluation of learning, Teaching and learning, throughout the lifespan is a large part of nursing education and patient care.
Nursing Tutoring
My degree is in nursing and have practiced for many years in various clinical settings. Teaching nursing students to prepare for the NCLEX is a large part of what I do in higher education. There is a combination of content and test-taking strategies for nursing students that is included in the preparation.
Nutrition Tutoring
As a nursing instructor, I have taught nutrition courses. Additionally I review and teach nutritional content in nursing classes. Nutrition is a vital component of patient care.
Study Skills Tutoring
I have taught study skills to nursing students through a specific study skills course. Additionally I have prepared and presented study skill seminars specifically designed for the nursing student. Study skills are also embedded throughout the courses I teach.
HESI Tutoring
My background includes multiple standardized testing third party exams used in the preparation for NCLEX. I am very familiar with the NCLEX detailed test plan and significant content that students should know. I have assisted many students in remediation based on my analysis of their test results.
NCLEX Tutoring
Having focused on the NCLEX over the years, I am very aware of the content necessary for success in preparing for the exam. I attend NCLEX conferences on a yearly basis to learn what is revised and/or new in the exams. How to read and understand a NCLEX-style question is a major component of student learning so have developed test-taking strategy activities to address this need.
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