1.6

Bernadette Curry

Nursing - Molloy University

1.6
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
5%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
1.6
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
1.5
Helpful
1.5
Clarity

5%

Would Retake

91

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What Students Say

You only take a quiz, the midterm, a paper and a final

NUR389 - 2.0 rating

Avoid taking her classes at all costs

NUR129 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

33%

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Most common grades:
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Not sure yet (7)
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Based on 50 reported grades
C+: 10
B: 8
Not sure yet: 7
B-: 7
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Get ready to read (29)
Tough grader (24)
Graded by few things (18)
Tough Grader (12)
Lecture heavy (9)
Participation matters (7)
Test heavy (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
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2.0

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2.0

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129

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.6

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4.0

Reviews (91)
2.0
4.0
NUR129
Mar 24, 2010

DO NOT TAKE DR CURRY. SHE IS A NASTY BITTER LADY. SHE DOES NOT WANT TO HELP YOU AND MAKES NUR 129 A WHOLE LOT HARDER THEN IT HAS TO BE..

2.0
5.0
NUR129
Mar 26, 2010

This lady is ridiculous. She needs to realize how to actually teach a class and not run a board of directors meeting.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Mar 26, 2010

Terrible! she fooled me the first class because she comes across as nice and caring but she?s far from it. Most importantly, she cannot teach!A basic 129 course has turned into a major headache because of her lack of teaching.

2.0
4.0
NUR129
May 20, 2010

She doesn't teach, you need to memorize the book. We had 13 chapters for the second test. Almost all essey questions on her exams. I don't recommend her !

2.0
5.0
NUR529
May 22, 2010

AWFUL, Don't take classes w/her. Doesn't teach, Is very full of herself and how wonderful France is (she should move there altogether!)will give low grade just because she doesn't think anyone deserves an 4.0 AVOID!!

2.0
4.0
NUR129
May 26, 2010

Avoid this professor if you can!!!! She expects you to know the whole entire text book for her exams. Give little notes and even smaller direction. She use to be the Dean so good luck complaining about her. She's set in her ways of teaching (from the 1900's). Or NON-TEACHING I should say. Take my advice and don't take her!!!

4.0
2.0
NUR129
Jun 20, 2010

She seemed fair. You must read and memorize the textbook for her exams. We had 3 exams, a class presentation and had to attend a nursing association meeting then submit a paper on it.

3.0
5.0
NUR129
Oct 18, 2010

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!! Avoid, avoid, and avoid this professor. You will do fine...if you moemorize the ENTIRE textbook!!!

1.0
5.0
NUR389
Dec 18, 2010

She should stay in the research field, and stay as far away from the classroom as possible

3.0
4.0
NUR389
Jan 21, 2012

Shes pretty tough and you have to read the textbook. Tests are based on chapter summaries of text. Shes boring as anything but cant say she didn't care about her students... she knew some of us had multiple finals and seemed to grade the final leniently.

2.0
4.0
NUR129
Oct 15, 2012

Terrible professor, if you find out she is your professor I would drop or switch sections IMMEDIATELY. Save yourself a major headache. Organic Chemistry was easier than this basic nursing course because she turned it into a nightmare.

2.0
4.0
NUR129
Nov 8, 2012

She is really nice but a terrible professor. A class that should be relatively simple turns into a nightmare. Gives you no idea what to study for her exams no matter how many ways you ask her and barely goes over the chapters in the book. Her choice of content on the tests is completely random leaving you out in the dark.

2.0
4.0
NUR129
Dec 1, 2012

DONT DO IT! Her lectures are long and pointless. Everything is from the textbook and the tests are qustions from the most random miniscule fact in the chapters. This is a basic history of nursing class and she make it into 3 hours of mind-blowing pain...

2.0
4.0
NURS129
Dec 6, 2012

dont do it to yourself. 129 is supposed to be an easy course but taking curry makes it impossible. she is super sweet and down to earth but a HORRIBLE professor. shes a harsh grader and will expect you to get an A on a test with 15 chapters and NO review WHAT SO EVER. she gets easily side tracked and wont discuss any course material during class.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Dec 12, 2012

Professor Curry is a nice + educated lady, but her teaching methods are HORRIBLE. If you're going to take her, you have to be the type of student to read the whole book and memorize EVERYTHING, WORD PER WORD (even the LITTLEST things!!!). She NEVER gives reviews and her EXAMS are 10 CHAPTERS long and very hard. Good luck if you're taking her!

2.0
5.0
NUR129
Jan 7, 2013

DO NOT take this lady. Coming from someone who received a B+ , she is nice but the class is unbelievable. She gives no notes, and her lectures are completely pointless as they do not have anything to do with the tests. She will not help you on the tests and projects, and it just is not worth the major headache to take her.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Mar 25, 2014

She doesn't talk about the textbook in class OR TEACH. You must read every word in the textbook from cover to cover. Her tests only consist of 25 questions (fill in the blank, MC, T/F, essay) Impossible to do well in this class. She thinks this is the most important class you will ever take. DO NOT take her if you want to be in nursing and pass.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: C
May 14, 2014

Very sweet woman but didn't teach or give notes for a supposedly easy course. If you want to teach yourself the course and have her give tests that are difficult, then by all means take her class.

1.0
5.0
129
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2014

im a straight A student im not lazy, she is terrible refuses to write any notes or use a powerpoint or give you handouts. expects you instead to read 7 chapter for one test & memorize every detail for the random fill in the blank test questions. save your GPA and take SOMEONE ELSE

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Nov 15, 2014

DO NOT TAKE HER. No notes, power points or directions for exam. Went to see her for office hours and she dances around your questions. she seems so sweet but she is not. last exam had 7 chapters of reading and 25 questions and she gave NO DIRECTION on what to study. most lectures are spend talking about ebola!?!... DO NOT, DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!

1.0
5.0
129
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2014

The entire semester was frustrating because class is unstructured, unclear and examsassignments are graded harshly for what they are. If you're hoping to get a good grade or actually get something out of this class, I would take it with someone else.

1.0
5.0
NUR120
Dec 30, 2014

Run for your life. she simply cannot teach and grading methods are out of this world. mush buy textbook and tech yourself. know every diagrams and every word in the book.

1.0
4.0
NUR389
Grade: B+
Jan 3, 2015

I would avoid her for nursing research. She is unclear about what she wants. Her tests are 10 question short answers and she doesn't give you any guidance on what you should focus on. She also doesn't teach material but rather talks about what is going on in the news that week. You will have to teach yourself.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Feb 25, 2015

She makes the easiest class very difficult. Her tests are fill in the blank with opened ended, very general questions and although there are many answers, she expects you to know which one she is looking for. Also lectures are insanely boring. The class should be easy and fun but with her it's not. Avoid taking her classes at all costs.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Mar 10, 2015

all the other reviews are pretty accurate. the class has no direction and out tests are trivial. impossible to study for.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 14, 2015

She is the toughest professor I've had so far. I decided to take her despite all the comments I read. She does not teach at all, spends the whole class talking about the news. Her test questions are unpredictable. Her grading is 20% test 1, 15% paper, 20% test 2, 15% presentation, and 30% final. Good luck.

4.0
5.0
NUR129
May 2, 2015

Sweet lady, but very hard grader.

2.0
4.0
NUR129
May 6, 2015

Dr. Curry is nice. But grading criteria and what she is looking for is not clear. Tests are short answer and multiple choice And gives you no idea what you need to study. However I studied hard and did well in the class. I would recommend taking someone else for this class.

4.0
2.0
NUR389
May 14, 2015

Thought she was a very fair professor. Provided help and feedback to students when they asked for it and she's very sweet. Yes lectures can be long, and she doesn't tell you verbatim what's on the test but if you read and look at the chapter summaries you'll do fine.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2015

Do not take her if you want to have a solid foundation for your nursing career.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B-
Nov 12, 2015

Never take her. She was extremely unclear with grading and didn't seem to understand her own rubric. I went to my advisor and was told that she does this every semester to multiple people. I refuse to ever have to deal with her again. Never worked so hard for such a low grade in my life.

2.0
4.0
NUR129
Grade: B+
May 4, 2016

Lectures are informative because she is really knowledgable but don't really relate to exams. She is VERY opinionated. You have to read or you won't pass, even if you do read there's a chance you might not do well on the exam. Exams are mostly fill in, no review, you really need to put in a lot of effort. Need to read before lecture to participate.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
May 6, 2016

this is supposed to be an easy introductory class where you learn about history and policy. I know so many people that failed because of her and had to wait another semester

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B-
May 6, 2016

Don't take her. there is no way you can pass her class. she will test you on the most tedious detail from the entire book with no guideline!.. i am a straight A student, barely passing her class after studying HOURS for her tests while she talks about the news the whole class time.

4.0
4.0
NUR129
May 11, 2016

You MUST READ the chapters before going to class. Dr. Curry talks about the news and she also has interesting stories to share. She does not give any notes or powerpoint slides. However, during her lecture, she POINTS out certain topics; so make sure you study those topics. Also, READ the chapter highlights. She is willing to help if you ask for it

2.0
4.0
NUR389
Grade: B
May 18, 2016

She is never very clear what she is looking for and she is also a very tough grader. This class is very easy but she definitely makes you work for it. She means well and is a very nice woman, but she is not the best teacher. She gives one quiz, a midterm, a final, and a research paper. The quiz, midterm, and final are essay questions.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Nov 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

does not teach from the book yet expects you to know everything in the book. does not give an outline or general idea for exams. 3 exams a paper and a presentation for an intro class. should be an easy A but it's the complete opposite

Tough Grader
Participation matters
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2.0
4.0
NUR389
Grade: C+
Nov 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Curry is a very nice lady but she makes the class 10X harder than it should be. She isn't clear with what she wants on her exams and is very tough grading them. Be ready to read the textbook because you will be verbalizing everything from there on the tests. You only take a quiz, the midterm, a paper and a final. Be ready to really study.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

THIS PROFESSOR IS BY FAR THE WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER TAKEN! EVERYTHING I HAVE READ IN THE REVIEWS ARE 100% ACCURATE. IM A TRANSFER STUDENT WHO GRADUATED WITH HONORS, I DON'T SLACK AND I FULLY DEDICATE TIME TO MY SCHOOL WORK. SHE DOES NOT LECTURE, TALKS ABOUT THE NEWS, NOT CLEAR WHAT IS ON THE TEST. NO POWERPOINTS! JUST READ ON YOUR OWN.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: C+
Apr 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a very nice professor but lectures are boring and she dosnt even talk about what will be on the exams. Test are primarily fill in the blank. Should be an easy A but its the complete oppsite

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Oct 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Most unnecessary class this program has to offer: full of information about the nursing profession, yet it's information that does NOT warrant any exams (or a cumulative final). This professor exists to make nursing students' lives more miserable, by not going over anything in lecture, then expecting them to memorize the textbook. DO NOT TAKE HER!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
NUR129
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor. Curry is one of the toughest graders at Molloy. If you can, don't sign up for this class with her. She means well, and yeah she's super knowledgable, and sometimes provides interesting stories, but in reality you're going to talk about current events in every class. Do yourself a solid and choose another professor!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Tests are tough
1.0
4.0
NUR129
Dec 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

don't ever take her, don't read the book it won't help her tests have nothing to do with the book she doesn't go over the chapters is not accessible outside of the class and doesn't care to help you. its 129 supposed be to a beginning class not a 300 class

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
NUR389
Mar 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor I've ever had in my entire college career & it was for a class that should've been an easy A. We have a 3 hr lecture and speak about things going on in the news for 2 of them. complete waste of time. she probably has went over the class material for 60 minutes through the entire semester. STAY AWAY IF YOU WANT TO PASS

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
NUR389
Grade: B
Aug 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Prof Curry is one of the sweetest women at Molloy. Although her teaching methods are different and strange, I totally respect her in the school and in the field. She is very intelligent. But when it comes to the class she is sometimes hard to follow. So proceed with caution but if you got to know her like I did you'll love her.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Dec 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take. Truly a terrible professor. She is a sweet woman but you will not learn anything from this class. I regret not switching in the beginning. Should be an easier class but is definitely not

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
3.0
NUR129
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is sweet, but shawty straight up TALKS for 1 hour and 50 minutes. I feel like I am not learning because I am a visual learner. There are no power points and no review sheets for her class. There are no resources to study from except for the textbook. There's so much information in the textbook and she does not break it down for us.

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
NUR129
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take her !! Im telling yall right now dont do it. Nurs129 is supposed to be way easier and talking to other students in other classes, thats exactly how it is for them. Prof. Curry is a sweet lady BUT she doesnt teach at all!! I know more about her grandkids then the nursing profession. She just tells you to read the book and thats it.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B+
Oct 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is going to make you work for your grade! Dr. Curry is a kind and caring women and if you have a problem she is definitely someone to go to! The tests were difficult for many and be sure to bring your paper to the writing center because you will bee shocked on the grade you receive if you don't. READ THE BOOK it just might save you!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Nov 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her lecture consists of conversations about current events pertaining to nursing and an extremely brief talk about the material she requires you to read for each class. She does not use powerpoint nor will she point to any specifics just says if you read the book you know whats on the test. Beware she does add nonsense questions to the exam.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
NUR289
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She really is a sweet lady however she is very unclear about the requirements for tests and assignments. Her tests are all written short answers that pretty much require you to spit back definitions from the text, and she grades tough. Her methods need to be updated severely. She is doable, but she is difficult. Be prepared to work hard.

2.0
5.0
NUR389
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Curry is really a sweet lady with a lot of accolades, however this class with her is unfortunately unnecessarily hard and painful. Two quizzes, one midterm, final, paper and presentation. May sound like a lot but it's not. She's a very VERY strict grader and will give you feedback. I'm praying and manifesting HARD for a passing grade

Respected
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: C
Jan 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

definitely do not recommend at all. lectures consist of nothing to do with the course outline and she does not explain at all what she wants for assignments and is very unreasonable with grading and favors. Her lecture consists of conversations about current events pertaining to nursing and an extremely brief talk about the material she requires.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Mar 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worse professor I have ever had!!! She makes no sense, doesn't teach, not fit to be a professor, doesn't help her students during office hours, no power points, no notes, no review sheets, nothing! I've learned more from a textbook than I have from her. DO NOT TAKE!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: C+
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This should be your easiest nursing class but she make it so hard. If you can dont take her.

2.0
5.0
NUR389
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had no choice in choosing a research professor because she was the only one left. This class is hard work, dont expect to learn from lectures. need to read the textbook. I recommend reading the chapters for the week before class, take notes, and read the summaries. I somehow got an A in this class, which is unheard of. Very sweet prof & smart.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
NUR129
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Curry seems to be unwilling to adapt to the goals of students today. She had a hard time communicating the relevance of the aspects she was trying to teach which lead to the test questions seeming aimless. Undoubtedly a kind person with great nursing skills. Poor approach to passing it forward. Challenge yourself with someone else.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
NUR129
Oct 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Curry is really very sweet, class is filled with lots of stories and she truly cares about her students well being. That being said... she does not give ppts or review sheets, lectures do not cover ANY real material, your tests will be completely out of left field (even if you read the book cover to cover). Prepare to go in blind to every test

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Oct 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Curry's lectures are extremely vague. She does not tell you what will be on the tests. Tests are unpredictable even if you read through the text. Avoid her at all costs!

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst class, I ever took in all of my schooling. I never failed a test or left a a class with a "C". Everything your reading about her is true. Don't convince yourself that it wont be that bad because she is the only professor at 5pm. Again DO NOT TAKE HER!! NO EXAGGERATION!!

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Everything you are reading is true. This class is ridiculous. She is extremely vague in lecture, about assignments, and on her grading rubric. She will lecture for 15 minutes of the 2 hour class. Provides no real feedback on anything. Takes forever to grade. Study exactly what's said in lecture and get background from the book. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a very nice woman but don't let that fool you. PLEASE I BEG DO NOT TAKE HER, you will end up throwing your money down the drain. Took her 2 months to grade a 3 pg paper. No notes, lectures do not make any sense. IDK how I study for her exams. I will probably be waiting another two months to get my final grade

Caring
2.0
4.0
NUR129
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you want to spend your semester completely clueless on what to do then Curry is your woman! She talks and talks and talks about nonsense then asks about the nonsense on the test. The textbook had to be read but barely any questions were on the test from the textbook. No clear instructions for anything. Stay away!She makes a 2 credit class hard.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this professor at all costs. She's nice & cares about her students but will not prepare you at all for exams or assignments. She doesn't teach material from the book, every lecture is just a recap of what's going on in the world health wise. Test questions are either from the book or about random topics briefly discussed in class, so awful

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B
May 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely horrible. Took this class online and her not being great with technology did not help. The other reviews are right, all she does is talk about current events and does not go over any material. Be prepared to study and read the textbook for hours on your own just to receive a mediocre grade. DO NOT TAKE. Horrible introduction into nursing

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
NUR129
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor. She does not teach or provide any help to you. You need to read the textbook and even if you do you still have no idea what's on the test. She does not teach at all. She just goes on tangents about random things in class. This is the worst intro to nursing I think I could have ever taken.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
NUR389
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The worse professor I could have ever taken my whole nursing career. Talks about nothing the entire class, can easily end the class early but talks about nonsense the entire class. Should be fired honestly, if you are stuck taking her good luck. You will learn nothing, waste of time and a class.

Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
NUR129
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Heed all of the warnings here. I thought the reviews were exaggerating, but no. She is a very nice and caring woman, but there is no direction given on course content, no preparation for exams, & very few assignments carrying the grade. You also need to make appointments just to get your grades so don't know your standing in class. Take anyone else

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER. She is horrible... goes over nothing in class. It's a 2 hour class and only 15 minutes of the class is going over the actual information you need to know the rest is her talking about random things. She is the worst and doesn't care about her students. No extra credit and there is no wiggle room when she grades. good luck

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
NUR389
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If I can give her less than a 1 I would. The worst teacher ever, teaches nothing during class and is a huge waste of time. It so frustrating hearing other kids passing research with flying colors and I am stuck with the worst professor in Molloy. If you value and care about your grades do not take her!

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR389
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Please do not take this class, if you care about your grade. She does not teach and it is so hard to pass her class. Please avoid, please!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor!! She is so difficult for no reason and gives no room for any mistakes. Take her if you want to waste your money and fail. She talks all day about nonsense and then gives you such difficult exams. One of the worst professors Ive ever had. All I have to say is save yourself the headache and money and take someone else.

1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Where can I find a 0 to rate her, horrible teacher do not take her!! My one question is how does Molloy let someone like her be a representative for nursing. You will only pass by the luck of god. She made an easy class so difficult dont take her and if you do good luck!!

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
NUR1290
Grade: C+
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you have the chance to get out please do so. Exams are terrible. You will feel blind sided no matter how well you studied. You learn absolutely nothing which sucks because Molloy is expensive. Expects students to attend office hours. Also expects you to know information not taught or on the syllabus. Only good thing I can say is she is kind.

1.0
4.0
NUR129
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

AVOID this professor. Does not teach. She is a hard grader when it comes to papers. Exam questions are random. She will NOT prepare you for exams - instead tells you the exam is "on the book." Will not admit when she makes mistakes and places the blame on the students. 0/5. Nice lady, but worst professor I have ever had.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR1290
Grade: C
Dec 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Let me start this off by saying that she is the worst professor Ive ever encountered in my whole existence. She doesnt give any materials to study with, so we find ourselves blind-reviewing EVERY exam. Not to mention, she teaches a whole different topic than what is on the syllabus. SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND MONEY AND LOOK FOR A DIFFERENT PROF!!

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: C+
Dec 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor I have ever taken. AVOID HER!!!!! she does not teach and expects you to know everything on tests. no PowerPoints, the lectures are not even about nursing or the book; literally current events that have nothing to do with nursing. she's rude and blames students for things that happen due to her lack of teaching.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR389
Dec 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take this Professor! She does not teach during class! All we did was discuss current events and go over the textbook reading for 15 minutes. Tests/quizzes are all short answer & graded harshly, along with the article critique and presentation. I unfortunately feel I wouldve been interested in this class if I wasnt so worried about passing.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
NUR1290
Mar 23, 2022

If you like to read then by all means take this professor. No power points involved. She will talk about random things not involving the lecture and expects you to have the chapters read before class. Unclear about any assignments she assigns and tests she gives makes no sense. Also will teach for the whole lecture. GOOD LUCK.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
NUR389
Grade: A-
May 11, 2022
Would take again

She is such a sweet woman. I took her for research at 7:30 at night and she made it interesting by always trying to have everyone talk and participate. The only thing I didnt like were her exams were fill in, but it gave you an opportunity to explain your thoughts so it wasnt bad. Tests were 10 questions and final was 30. Overall not bad

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Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
NUR389
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2022

She is a nice lady but does NOT teach during class, all she talks about is things that are not related to research. She gives tests/quizzes without any guide on what to study for and if you ask her what to focus on she will say read the textbook. Definitely take a different professor for research if you care about your grade.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
NUR129
Grade: B-
Nov 10, 2022

All of the negative reviews are for good reason. She has 0 structure to her class, rambles about useless topics and tells you to just read the book. Her grading is asinine all the while expresses wanting to help you but is completely inflexible. Trust me, save your grade and your mental health. Avoid her like Chernobyl.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
NUR389
Grade: C+
Nov 23, 2022

DO NOT TAKE!!!! She is an awful professor that doesn't teach. She does not use PowerPoint (or the computer), talks about random things in class, and gives tests that are fill-in-the-blank only... She is a tough grader as well. The only resource she uses is the textbook so you need to read it well before any exams. Try to take a different professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
NUR1290
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2022

This professor talks a lot & most of the time goes off-topic. She doesn't provide power points on the lesson, she expects you to read everything and doesn't specify what the future exams will hold. Her office hours will probably give you brownie points, and ask questions because she is very unspecific with her tasks. Paper & pencil exams

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
NUR1290
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Bernadette Curry is an AMAZING professor. Her lectures show how much she truly cares for her students and how passionate she is about nursing. This course is a little challenging but Dr. Curry is always happy to go over material and previous assignments during office hours. Be sure to participate in class and the read the chapters!

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Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
NUR389
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

If you like having your hand held every step of the way ,whether from laziness, entitlement, or deficiency in your ability to self-educate, then she is not for you. Engage with her in lecture and the reward will be a fruitful experience. You truly get what you give with her. Stiff upper lip and hit that text hard, and you will breeze right through.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
NUR1290
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2022

Talks about nonsense and exams are really random.

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
NUR1290
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2023

Avoid her if you can. She lectures about nonsense and tests on nuance knowledge. The only way I got an A- in her class was because I made an appointment with her every single week during office hours and would listen to her tangents. If you get stuck taking her, office hours and class participation are required to get the A.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
NUR120
Grade: B+
Feb 18, 2023

Avoid this professor at all cost! She has no PowerPoints, goes on rants about current events and will test you on the smallest things from the textbook. You will be teaching yourself in this class. Still uses paper tests and will make mistakes on grading unless you personally review your test each time.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
NUR1290
Grade: B+
May 23, 2023

Do not waste your time and money buying that textbook or reading it! She will test you on the most random things she says. She will test you on ONE thing she said ONCE. Her tests are HARD and she's STRICT on grades. There's a paper and oral presentation. She also doesn't give grades back for months. I am an A student and this class felt impossible.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
1.0
NUR1290
Grade: B-
Jul 12, 2023

Bernadette Curry is the worst professor I have ever taken. She takes months to give grades back, her lectures have nothing to do with nursing. The tests have questions about things she brought up ONCE in class. She does not use powerpoints. If you have the opportunity to take this class with another professor I definitely would. Transfer out ASAP!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
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