Tutoring is a large component of RRANN, therefore we have a Full-Time Tutor Coordinator, with approximately eight additional tutors to assist you. These tutor services are available to all nursing majors and pre-nursing students in the prerequisite science classes, as well as the nursing courses and are always based on tutor availability.

If you need assistance, you MUST complete the Tutor Request form below and turn into Pamela Read, the Coordinator. You may either fax it, mail it or simply bring it to the RRANN offices, located in the Professional Studies Building. Please allow 2-3 days for a response and remember, tutoring is most effective if you seek help early in your course. We've compiled a list of suggestions that will assist you in getting the most out of your tutor experience.

Tutor Request Form
For the Tutee (only)

Pamela Read, BS, RN RRANN Tutor Coordinator anplr@uaa.alaska.edu 907.786.4553

FALL 2009 TUTORS
It is imperative that you NOT directly contact any of the below tutors regarding tutoring services . . . even if you know them personally! Please only contact Pamela Read, the Coordinator and please only give your completed paperwork to either Pamela Read, the Coordinator or one of the RRANN/NWDP staff.

Please remember and respect that fact that the tutors are also students, therefore tutoring is based solely on availability and someone will contact you as soon as they possibly can.

Tim Stevenson
Microbiology

Georgeanna Heaverley
Lower Level Chemistry and Microbiology

Melody McCarty
Statistics and AAS Math Courses (054 / 055)

Tony Clark
Chemistry and Math

Drew Jorgensen
Anatomy and Physiology

Teresa Steinkopff
Pre-Nursing Chemistry Courses (055 / 103 / 105)

Kimberly Richards
Anatomy and Physiology

TUTOR SCHEDULES (Fall Semester 2009)

TUESDAYS - 9:30am - 11:30am

• September 22nd / Room 213
• September 29th / Room 213
• October 6th / Room 213
• October 13th / Room 213
• October 20th / Lab A
• October 27th / Room 213
• November 3rd / Lab A
• November 10th / Room 213
• November 17th / Lab A
• November 24th / Room 213
• December 1st / Room 213
• December 8th / Room 213
• December 15th / Lab A

WEDNESDAYS - 10:00am - 12:00pm

• September 30th / Lab B
• September 23rd / PSB Hallway
• October 7th / Room 211
• October 14th / Lab B
• October 21st / Lab B
• October 28th / Lab B
• November 4th / Lab B
• November 11th / Lab B
• November 18th / Lab B
• November 25th / Lab B
• December 2nd / Lab B
• December 9th / Lab B
• December 16th / Room 213

STUDY TIPS

1. Get your A&P book and read the chapters pertaining to:Endocrine, Blood, Cardiovascular, Lymph, Immune, Respiratory, Metabolism and Genetics. Make sure you understand the electrolytes, Acid/base, blood components, Homeostasis, feedback loops and EVERTHING that are normal values because Pathophysiology is the study of the way a disease/illness starts or in easier terms, the abnormal.
2. Find a Dosage Calculations book for Nursing Math. There are many different types, brands authors and publishers, but I have confidence you can find a used edition. Start the book from the first page and go through each chapter, you will have a similar book in Informatics, but it is always good to have reviewed and understood the calculations.

Here are some web pages that I've found to be helpful.

MEDICATION MATH:

http://www.dosagehelp.com/
http://www.accd.edu/SAC/NURSING/math/default.html
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=ABM5804
http://www.alysion.org/dimensional/analysis.htm
http://www.rncalc.com/

BODY SYSTEMS:

http://www.thehotflash.com/ap112/
http://www.stcms.si.edu/hbs/hbs_student.htm
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
http://www.biology.buffalo.edu/courses/bio531/lecture7.html