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The Dr. R Method™ is a Bio-Psycho-Educational system built for repeat test-takers and at-risk nursing students. It retrains how you think through NGN questions and helps you manage test anxiety, so you walk into the exam ready.

Led by Dr. Michael J. Rietscha, DNP, MSN, AAS, LNC, RN, EMT-B, TECC, TMP: nurse educator, ACEN accreditation surveyor, and NCLEX coach to hundreds of students, including one who passed on her 20th attempt.

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Every student at Coach Nurse Academy starts with a diagnostic interview. We look at your test history, where your clinical judgment breaks down, and what happens to you under pressure, then build a plan around you, not a generic question bank.

Coaching follows the Dr. R Method™, a Bio-Psycho-Educational system that pairs NGN clinical judgment training with test-anxiety management and study habits that hold up on exam day.

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Repeat NCLEX test-takers. Whether you've failed once or many times, we find out why and fix the thinking behind it, not just the content.

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Sam M.

To become a registered nurse, every nursing student must pass the NCLEX exam. I began studying for the exam as soon as I graduated from my nursing program. Any exam, especially one that holds the key to your nursing career, can be very stressful. I was in a position where I was having trouble applying testing strategies and comprehending the material. After careful deliberation, I contacted Varsity Tutors, one of the country's largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. From that point forward, they provided me with access to a diverse range of tutors who were more than qualified to assist me in passing my NCLEX exam. Michael, however, was the tutor who stood out the most to me. During my exam preparation, Michael went above and beyond to help me understand difficult nursing concepts. Not only was he patient and knowledgeable, but he also gave me the personal attention I needed to succeed. In other words, he helped break down and explain the material that would be covered on the NCLEX exam. He ensured that the concepts made sense, taught me the necessary information, and presented everything in a way that I could easily understand. Although Michael helped me in passing my NCLEX exam with flying colors, he was also one of the few people who believed in me when I did not believe in myself. That is why I consider him more than just a tutor, but also a mentor and someone I can turn to for advice on navigating the complex world of nursing. Therefore, it goes without saying that Michael has a plethora of knowledge that goes way beyond the nursing field. 

Sherin M.

Dr. Michael Rietscha was my private tutor for my NCLEX preparation from January 2023 to April 2023. His passion for nursing and teaching is what makes him stand out. Because of his passion, I could see his dedication, experience and expertise shine through. He taught in an unconventional way--which is exactly what I needed in order to pass my NCLEX. He first tries to get to know you to make you feel comfortable, to help you find and maintain the motivation to succeed, and to also tailor the tutoring to a style that would best benefit the student. Dr. Rietscha found the best videos and questions from programs that he paid for out of his own pocket and would get access for his students to use too. Dr. Rietscha believed in efficiency so he gets you to your goal without overworking you. He teaches you the best test taking strategies, stress management techniques, and the necessary nursing content, which is a mix of everything that is truly important to a pass! He is truly someone you will look up to and be inspired by. I highly recommend Dr. Michael Rietscha for your NCLEX/nursing tutoring!

May 5, 2024

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