The Nurse Tutor provides academic support to students in the Direct Entry Masters Prelicensure (DE-MSN) Program through individual and group tutoring in core nursing courses including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical.
Tutors may also support traditional graduate nursing students in core and foundational nursing courses.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Consult with small groups & individual students to identify their needs in a variety of academic subjects and offer review and other resources to address those needs.
2.
Conduct small group and one-on-one tutorial sessions, in-person or virtual, for a variety of nursing courses
3.
Support students understanding and application of course material
4.
Help students develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills, including time management and test-taking strategies in preparation for course exams
5.
Work in conjunction with faculty to provide students with assistance/resources to aid them in completing assignments and meeting course objectives.
6.
Provide students preparing for exams with study resources and direction that supports faculty information.
7.
Submit written tutoring notes for every individual or small group session and meet monthly with Graduate Student Success Office and appropriate program staff to review student progress.
8.
Perform other related duties as may be required, assigned, or requested by the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
MSN degree
Knowledge of subject matter in core nursing courses
Skills in interpersonal communication (both oral and written).
Ability to work with students with various learning styles from diverse backgrounds.
Strong commitment to high quality instruction for pre-licensure students
Ability to:
utilize a variety of strategies with appropriate sensitivity to students’ various learning styles
work effectively with small groups or individual students to support learning needs
Meet virtually, using Microsoft Teams or other appropriate software, or in person with small groups or individual students in an office setting or room, to accommodate course review materials.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A strong performance record while a DEMSN student overall, and particularly in the sciences, foundational courses (e.
g.
pathophysiology, pharmacology) and clinical theory courses.
Department College of Nursing Posting Date 08/10/2023 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References