The purpose of this course is to provide additional assistance to nursing students, enrolled in Santa Monica College Nursing Program, in order to facilitate understanding the core concepts taught in the courses in the nursing curriculum. The course will assist the student in being able to determine their comprehension of the content taught in the nursing course (s) and facilitate the transfer of nursing concepts. A stimulating learning environment will be created for active communication and interaction among students and instructor. The learning environment will provide an opportunity for students to verbalize their thinking, understanding of underlying pathophysiology and its relevance to the therapeutic regime and therapeutic nursing interventions. Consistent attendance and participation are essential to the effectiveness of the supervised tutoring sessions.