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Resources for Nursing Students: Welcome!

Resources for Students

Welcome

Dear Nursing Students,

As you embark on this meaningful journey toward becoming a nurse, know that you are joining one of the most vital and compassionate professions. Nursing is both a calling and a commitment — to excellence, lifelong learning, and caring for others when they need it most.

We are here to support you every step of the way. Use this guide to find resources and to connect with helpful tutors. Your success is our priority, and we believe in your potential to make a profound difference in the lives of others.

Wishing you continued strength and success,

Dr. Donna Brown-Richards

Chair, Benjamin School of Nursing

Donna

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Contact Information

Hover over the directory to find the email address.

Name              

Title/Department

Dr. Donna Brown Richard

Chairperson, Benjamin Leon School of Nursing

Professor Ketia Dareus

Nursing Faculty

Dr. Jin-Mozelle Evans

Nursing Faculty

Dr. Jamika Hicks-Johnson

Nursing Faculty

Professor Karina Herrera

Nursing Faculty

Dr. Christopher Lopez

Nursing Faculty

Dr. Maria Mgbokwere

Nursing Faculty

Frequently Asked Questions

Look up the requirements listed by the hospital or medical facility you want to join. For example: Baptist Health RN Residency

Yes. Look at the admission requirements at mdc.edu/bsn.

Three times. After three failures, you must take a remedial course. See Florida Nursing Board.

Yes and yes. To book an appointment, go to Tutoring Portal.

Check out nursejournal.org.

Virtual Tutoring

Virtual Nursing Tutoring
All sessions are online! Get help in:
Advanced Med-Surg • Chemistry • Disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, Diverticulitis) • Fundamentals • Nursing Math • Maternal • Fluid & Acid-Base • Mental Health • Assessment • Obstetrics • Pharmacology Math • Pediatrics • Test-Taking Strategies

Florencia Varsalona

Florencia Varsalona

fvarsalo@mdc.edu

Schedule an Appointment

NUR1025, NUR1060C, NUR1141, NUR1211, NUR2310, NUR2420, NUR2220, NUR2520, NUR2212, NUR2811C

Yissellet Canada

Yissellet Canada

ycanada@mdc.edu

Schedule an Appointment

NUR1025, NUR1060C, NUR1141, NUR1211, NUR2310, NUR2420, NUR2220, NUR2520, NUR2212, NUR2811C

Thomas Muñiz

Thomas Muñiz

tmuniz@mdc.edu

Schedule an Appointment

NUR1025, NUR1060C, NUR1141, NUR1211, NUR2310, NUR2420, NUR2220, NUR2520

Patrick Saint Fleur 

Patrick Saint Fleur

psaintfl@mdc.edu

Schedule an Appointment

NUR1025, NUR1060C, NUR1141, NUR1211, NUR2310, NUR2420, NUR2220, NUR2520

Instructions to Book Tutoring Appointments

Directly book an appointment with a tutor by clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" button under their photo. If you don't have a tutor preference follow these steps:

  1. Log in to Navigate Student

  2. Select "Make Appointment"

  3. Choose the service, campus, date and time you want the tutoring appointment to take place.

  4. Submit request and review appointment details.

  5. Be on time, provide the necessary course materials, and come with questions. 

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