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“Prof Varghese is amazing”
NUR1520 - 5.0 rating“Never disrespects anyone in the world”
PSY1520 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
100%
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NURNUR
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Reviews (104)
He knows what he teach and has very positive outlook .
Good teaching capacity.Decent
Good Class. Not boring
Professor Vargis has fantastic teaching skills. He is caring and has a lot of concern about individual student progrss. But in clinicals he is bit tough since he is so sharp and fast (I think he is ?was working in ER).Sometimes I felt difficult to keep the pace but i recommend him for lab and theories .He is polite, never rude,respects everystudent
Prof. Varghese is just super.HE is very ambitious.I just luv to choose him for trends clinicals too if i been offered a choice becoz he gives max. input in a non threatening fashion.NO BOOT CAMP tatics but... superb!!! supervision and guidance
He's very polite and funny. I love his class and teaching style. I'll have him for Psych ;)
Prof. Varghese is Top Notch!!!! He's knowledgeable and understanding to your needs. Easy to talk to and has a sense of humor. I loved his class and you Learn a lot. Can't say enough good things about him!!!!
He is arrogant, sarcastic & he does not give a helping hand. He contrandict his remarks. He belittles students. He individualize students in a negative prospective. The only positive comment I have is he is thorough, borderline micro-management. Too much paperwork for a clinicals, and it interferes with lecture study time.
He is obsessed with paper work, plus his exams are tricky..or hard to understand. overall he is good for a community college
His theory tests are difficult and hard to understand but he cares! He is one instructor that really cares if you learn and do well. His office door is always open and he is great in clinical. He loves paperwork with can interfere with studying but you will learn a lot! Very intelligent, knowledgable, and easy to talk to. No pressure and no pow
Very anal. He is difficult to understand. He strict about tardiness/attendence in theory. He strictly follows the book. However, his wording & selection of questions in the test are a nuisance. He picks over one tiny adjective that will make an obvious question contrary. He as a very specific point of view. Quizzes has stats, dates & names.
He keeps the standards high but he is very empathetic to failures .Mr Verghese is a wikipedia in psycholology ,very understanding and capable of rationalizinq but his tests are really hard and s..I don't know how some score 90% but I am battling for a C
Mr.Bobby-kind man to courteous kids.His lectures are smooth and okay but he will payback silently to disputers.My frind clashed for 2 points and whole grp suffered for remaining quizes and tests. not easy but a nice guy.
He is the best professor i had thru the nursing program....he is very smart and u can learn a lot from him...would recommend him highly!!!
Dr varghese is a great human being,a very passionate professor and a real mentor. I would recommend him for psychology nursing. 40% of doctors in America are speaking his accent.For sure its super insane to expect all to speak American accent
Lot of pressure, unbelievable nights and horrific nightmares but I really thank Professor varghese for giving me real insight into psych.He keep his standards high high holy..........lol' thruout the course. teaches as to PHD students.I just recommend him for psych for he is a super genius-IQU-200, sincere and very respectful scholar
He was my GIGU professor few years ago.Very optimistic and he radiates a positive energy to everyone.I will love to have him for BSN program
He was my GIGU professor few years ago.Very optimistic and he radiates a positive energy to everyone.I will love to have him for BSN program..
I tried to figure out professor?s personality. I consider him as enigmatic but wonderful and genuine. He gives the impression of being a perfectionist in everything(structure, content, font type and size, uniformity bla?bla..). Test and quiz questions are intricate in nature, requires too much philosophical thinking. I would suggest him for lectur
Tough Tough tough...Man..........................but no regrets i appreciate prof varghese for being fair, compassionat .Wow i passed....and i will pass in board.o boy.. so intensive coaching
Take his course if you are relly realy ready to learn.Qizess 're hard.may be these details help for the nursing practise or cardio .chose face to facelecture for gud grades . Mr.Vargesee is a gud person ,helpful easy goin but hiscourseis hard.May be cardio will be easy 4 me lol
Prof. Varghese is great yeah his class is hard but he is an awesome instructor. He really encourages participation in class and will spend time to help you understand the concepts he lectures on. READ THE BOOK! His tests are hard but he is FAIR! Had a great time and learned a lot.
This guy is ncie and kind but unpredictable!!!!What can I say he appears cool,teaches gud but watch him ...tsets could be super difficult.Read textbook 1000 X times to pass quizs and tests.This guyz is a super cool, friendly, helpful man switching to a zerotolerant, rigid auto/beaurocrat without no warnings.Ithink when he suspect cheating??
Nice guy, bad teacher. Rambles on about things not on exam. Quizes are ridiculously difficult. Tests on nitpicky things like names and dates. Prepare to literally memorize 8 chapters per test or fail. Does not test on interventions at all. So much paper work in lab, 30+ page paper. Very unclear in all areas of lecture and lab.
He is a great professor indeed. He teaches the class everything, but sometimes misses important points.His classes are concept focused, and not exam focused. Overall, you need to study a lot! If you plan on studying a couple days before the exam, it WILL NOT cut it.His exams are known to be difficult. Definitely recommend
very sweet man but a little hard to understand with his accent. answered all questions and was very attentive to the class. overall it was a easy class and he was nice.
Amazing and kind person, Really tries his best to make sure everyone understands him. Classes are long but they give you an idea on what to focus for quizzes. Clinical's were the real learning experience for me. He made sure you understand what you take in theory. Very Nice and Helpful.
Great instructor!! very sincere!!!Never disrespects anyone in the world. Very peace and a honest guy+++
This class was overall great! I would recommend this class, or professor to anyone. He is very clear in his explantations on the topics. His tests follow the book and his lecture, so you would want to be in class and read the book. If you do all the work, read the book and go to class there shouldn't be any reason you cant get an B in the class.
He is a nice guy,helpful, always radiates positive aura but you really need to read every detail on the book to passed his class. 26 chapters in 8 weeks. Overall its a great experience :)
Prof Varghese is amazing! Best Professor I've ever had. He is so smart & makes class enjoyable. I can honestly say his personality & ability to teach in many different learning styles makes you able to absorb all the information that is crammed into one class. It's a lot but if you do not do well in this class, it is because you didn't try!!
a lot of reading... his accent is sometimes hard to understand, and he tends to go off on some old stories that don't really matter for the class, so he has to rush at the end of the class to try to finish the chapters we were covering that day.
Like every course, be prepared to READ that book, it will an extension of your body for the next 8 weeks. Don't assume you can skip over the 'easy' chapters either. His exams and quizzes are VERY detailed but he is fair and goes by the textbook. Very friendly and knowledgeable professor. It's was tough, but I feel ready for Ortho
Professor Varghese is the best professor so far, and very motivating! He wants you to be the best nurse you can be. Enjoyed his class very much.
On one hand, Professor Varghese seems like he wants everyone to pass. On the other hand, he has a clouded perception of what the nursing students are going through. He can be condescending when he suggests that low test scores indicate a low level of critical thinking. Not the case- his tests are tedious and confusing. Defensive when challenged.
Prof. Varghese is the finest student-centered professor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His absolute passion for what he shares with his students is truly inspiring. Mr. Varghese is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, funny, gracious and caring. He makes each student feel special and respects their personal style.
I took this class during the summer (6 week). Professor Varghese is an incredible instructor, he is very passionate about psychiatry which is clearly demonstrated in his lectures. He is extremely fairl, and respects all students and most importantly values our perceptions. His test/quizzes are tough, reading and attending lecture is a most.
The below comments don't reflect the personality of Prof. Varghese. Sounds like it's written by a very jealous person, may be envious about his success in life and career. The real review is exactly opposite of what's said just below. He is a down to earth, helpful , and a caring professor with the best personal qualities of a kind human being.
He is very smart and knows all the content. You will learn a lot with his lectures. Get ready to know everything in that book. He has quizzes related to each exam and you need the points. His exams are all critical thinking and you have to know the content. If you fail it's not because of him not being prepared, you can always go and talk to him.
I was a student in Mr. Vargheses class recently. I believe he is one of the most brilliant & genius educators at BC. His questions are tough but correctly worded except one or two minor typos. Im guessing that the someone who wrote a letter to the Dean is the one sarcastic, condescending supremacist who always rolls eyes to prof's comments.
Dr. Varghese is probably one of the best professors I've ever had at BC! Super caring and goes out of his way to help students. Not a hard class. If wish I could take every class with him. Definitely go with him as your mentor!
Outstanding gifted professor! Immensely knowledgeable in nursing; knows how to transmit that knowledge to his students. He deserves more than Broward College. May be he can try for Hopkins or Harvard. Highly recommend this guy!
I took Dr. Varghese for the psych summer term (lecture and clinical). I have him again for the ortho neuro, and I am very happy about it. He is very fair and understanding. His lectures are very interesting, and he knows his stuff. He is a great professor!
Dr. Varghese is a FANTASTIC professor. He made psychiatry so interesting, and really had great insight on all of the things he talked about. Very willing to help, very funny, very approachable. Also, he really treats you like an adult and listens to opinions, and is very open minded. I really respected and admired that about him during class..
Dr. Varghese is hands down the best professor that BC nursing has. I feel so lucky I had the opportunity to be in his class. I had him for psych lecture and lab and I wish I could have him for every class. He cares a lot about every student. I really admire him.
Dr. Varghese is an excellent professor. He explains the content in ways that anyone can understand. As long as you attend class and pay close attention to his lecture, there is no reason to fail. Do your reading and attend lectures, and all should be well. He is also very receptive to questions and is willing to help if you are struggling. 10/10
Phenomenal professor!!! A real gem. He is brilliant and knowledgable beyond words in all specialities of nursing care, not just Psych. He can tell you anything about any disease or psych disorder. He is kind, considerate, and fair. Truly a wonderful professor and teacher. The nursing faculty could learn a thing or two from him, and should!!!
If you plan on having a life while taking this class think again. the tests are short and you have a minimal amount of time to finish them. the lectures are pointless. if you do not read the book you will not pass. he is very passive aggressive when you ask him questions and will use "professional" terminology to publicly berate and embarrass you.
Profressor Varghese is one of the best professors at BC. Yes, you will have to study but hey this is nursing school, trust me he does what he cans to help everyone in his class. I would recommend him to every student. Love his class
I you have the option to take anyone else Id advice you do so this is not a course you should take lightly the amount of workload he gives on top of his already tedious exams are no joke. He gets annoyed when students ask questions & barely even answers them BEWARE
Please DO NOT take this Professor. This Professor tortured us with assignments for clinical knowing damn well that he was going to give us a hard time during lecture. I caution you to rethink your decision of choosing him to be a professor. You WILL stress the hell out. DONT DO IT! Instead of encouraging you to be a psych nurse, he discouraged me.
He is a great teacher! The topics taught in class are very interesting. He uses personal stories which are helpful and ties in with the topics being taught. Tests are kinda hard but if you study hard then you should be fine.
Dr. Varugese is a genius. The best professor around. He cares for his students, has a passion for his subject, teaches clearly, challenges and encourages students as needed, and is hilarious! I would DEFINITELY recommend taking a psych class with him but don't let his friendly personality fool you, his IQ is high and exams are ridiculously hard!
Pros 1. Tells you whats on the quizzes 2. Sends exam blueprints 3. No SATA 4. Gives more time than most professors on quizzes & exams Cons 1. Discourages instead of encourages 2. Goes off topic constantly 3. Dont expect extra points. He WILL fail you Tip 1. Read & memorize every line in the text, dont use any other resources
His test are really hard. His wording on the exams and quizzes are difficult. You have to read the book in order to pass. Avoid taking class in the summer. If you have him for clinical. Good luck. He gives a lot of assignments.
Pros: Dr. V is a gentleman, a kind human, and a sincere mentor. One of the first professors that I've had that actually attempts to connect with his class in ways that are related to real life. I would recommend anyone take a class with him. Cons: He's a tough grader! Very extreme academic rigor and we need to read the entire book 6 times to pass.
Dr. Varghese is funny, clear, easy to understand, and has clear expectations for a successful student in his class. He genuinely cares for his students and interacts with them. You have to attend lectures to get notes and therefore pass, but you won't mind doing so- his lectures are excellent. One of the best teachers I've ever had at Broward Coll.
I had him for clinical and theory. It has been quite an adventure. He knows his stuff when it comes to the diagnoses and has a lot of examples. You have to read the book and keep up with assignments. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. He is very respectful. He prepares you to critically think.
Dr. Varghese is such an amazing professor, one of the best ive had in this nursing program. He truly cares about his students and knows his stuff, very intelligent. His tests and quizzes are very fair and he gives you a ton of clues on what will be on it and keeps his word. There should be more professors like him!
Stay AWAY from this professor. In order to pass this class you need to read and memorize every sentence in the book. He professionally degrades students and thinks every student should be able to memorize the entire book. STAY AWAY!!!!!!
You need to read the book! The quizzes are very specific from the book (i.e., a word or sentence from the book). For the tests he gives a blueprint. If you study exactly what is outlined on the blueprint, including careplans, you will do just fine for the tests. Give yourself enough time to study and don't dismiss the class as an easy class.
Worst experience with a teacher ever. He thinks you should have to read and memorize every word in the book because he did for his degree. He will pick random unimportant lines on exams. He will ignore messages to him. Acts like he wants to help you, happy to tell us 3 people got an A in the class when there was 62 in the class.
Dr. Varghese offered the most intellectually demanding course I've taken at Broward so far. What you'll get out of his course depends on how much effort you put into it, and he encourages class participation. His lectures are interesting. His tests are difficult but fair. And class always ends late!! Lots of critical thinking involved.
RUN! WORST TEACHER YOU CAN GET!
This man is a PhD-prepared genius, caring, inspirational, intellectual, &cool guy! He is a "psych guru." Three got A; many got a B & C last sem. Unfortunately, some failed for the 3rd time and cursed his uncompromising academic standards. I agree. Run If you are multitasking & need an easy pass, stay if you want to learn. I really loved his class.
I HATED this class, WORST professor at this campus. He honestly made me hate psych nursing which is sad because I was thinking about going into this profession. If you have the choice of another professor DO IT!!!
I wasnt able to rate a 0/5
Dr. Varghese is a real gem. What a wonderful professor. If you fail in his course, please fix your problem. Only horrible, mean , good for nothing people talks bad about such a wonderful person. Hes a blessing for Broward College!
Worst teacher I have had at Broward College he was happy to tell us only 3 students out of 62 could get an A. He would give us a lecture and then quiz us on it weeks later. The structure was horrible. you have to be able to read and memorize the entire book to pass. He is not a good teacher and I hated the class. Take another professor.
A small message for Professor vergese - Dont correct a fool, he will hate you, correct a wise man and he will appreciate you. You are trying to correct a lot of people who doesnt worth corrections! I feel sorry for you. You are such an intellectual professor wasting your time with undeserving ones!
TERRIBLE. If you can take another professor, DO IT
The only thing more frustrating than slanderers is those foolish enough to listen to them. If you're talking about Varghese, He is a respected, empathetic, and helpful professor but you have to make an effort. This isn't an easy professor but he isn't impossible either. I learned a lot from his class.
Most respectful and fair professor I have ever had. So much personality, indeed a great person. Tests are heavy, but he has a good reason to keep his standards high. I would recommend anyone to take classes with him.
Enthusiastic, passionate, and motivating! That's Dr. Varghese.
For whatever reason, this professor waits 4 weeks to give you your first quiz. Then after that, everything is BACK TO BACK. You then have little time to read between quizzes. He likes to give lectures on quiz 5 before you've taken quiz 1. So unorganized. For that reason, people stopped going to class. He needs to revise his class schedule, terrible
Not a good teacher make sure you read every little points besides the main points of each disorder because he will ask you un important facts. Not to mention he has horrible structure of his class. He had to give out points for students showing up since his structure is so wack. Huge ego also.
An absolute angel to this Earth. I love him. I learn a lot and feel respected as a nurse and human, and I can always go to him with issues.
Interesting, unique, and intelligent. Always helpful and understanding.
Great professor. He is HILARIOUS. I enjoyed this class a lot. He is very smart and experienced. Definitely knows his stuff. Very willing to help and quick to respond to email.
Doctor Varghese is funny, clear, easy to understand, and has clear expectations for a successful student in his class. He genuinely cares for his students and interacts with you. You have to attend lectures to get notes and therefore pass, but you won't mind doing so- his lectures are excellent. One of the best teachers I've ever had.
Very interesting and funny (at times) professor. Definitely a teacher you should take. Tests can be a little tough but if you study hard then you should be able to pass. I currently have a C in this class.
I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR. I have struggled immensely with his course throughout but drVarghese was such a great professor and person overall. He recognizes hard work isn't just in the form of a 'good grade' and will put in the time to help you when you are struggling. I would 100% recommend him as a caring professor. Thank you, Dr. Varghese!
Listen to his lectures and focus on blueprints. Watch videos and understand the concepts. Clinical was mostly paperwork and communication. Start on paperwork early. Work ahead in clinical and study for lecture and you should be fine.
Dr. Varghese is a knowledgeable professor who genuinely cares about his students' success. He is always willing to help, but you must do your part. His expectations are clear, and reading the textbook is crucial to passing the exams. Start studying early and practice. This class will challenge your thinking, but it's not as bad as some say.
Dr. Varghese's clinical was engaging and highly educational. It integrated hands-on experience with lecture material, crucial for exams. Prepare for a heavy workload; start early by balancing assignments and exams. Overall, it was a rewarding experience. Wear long sleeves and a jacket in the unit; it's cold for a reason you'll soon understand.
Horrible!!! He is a very tough grader and does not care if you struggling. His questions and answer are very hard to understand. Would not take him again and do not recommend him either. Awfullll. He is a very smart professor but his ego is bad.
Dr. Varghese's class is designed to stretch students' intellectual capabilities, requiring strong critical thinking skills. His questions, while challenging, are within reach for high thinkers; AEB by the exceptional performance of a student who scored 100% on the finals. Failure to prep for such classes is a systemic issue that requires attention.
Professor V is a genius who works in the wrong place and teaches the wrong group of students. His critical thinking is not comprehensible to an average learner. The brighter ones get transformed through his mentorship, and the weaker ones struggle! Not a rude person at all! He is down to earth to people who can understand and learn from him.
Wastes time making examples talking about his experiences. Says harsh things, exams are crazy, 4 exams in total last exam is 90 questions. you get 10 extra credit points for attendance you could ony miss two days. Hates when people come in late but loves to go over time.
Dr Varghese is amazing! He really cares so don't hesitate to meet with him and ask him for help. As a matter of fact, he'll do most of the talking for you lol! The class itself is very overwhelming though, especially for test 3 and the final. So please study ahead. Your textbook will be your best resource. You won't pass if you don't study:)
I praise God for the opportunity to be in Dr. V's class. It's once in life time you get a mentor like Dr. V. He is a straight man with integrity and honesty. He works closely with struggling students in his free time to help them succeed! Slackers hate him because they want a pass without studying! This's the truth! Keep shining Dr. V!
Dr. Varghese takes his profession serious and I respect that. He loves to reason and educate people. However, he lacks time management during his lectures and he does not give students a reasonable time to prepare for the exams. (exam 3 and 4). His teaching strategies literally set you up to fail the course. Find another Psych professor if you can!
I was scared to have professor Varghese for orthoneuro after reading some feedbacks from other students. I have to admit that his class is very hard and you have to study a lot, but it's worth it. Professor Varghese is amazing! What sets him apart is his energy and enthusiasm to teach. He cares for his student's and wants them to succeed.
Dr. Varghese is truly a valuable asset to Broward College. If you plan to take the NCLEX, you should know that expecting an "easy" professor will not lead to success. He is fair, knowledgeable, and an academic expert who will instill excellent study habits. Be prepared to put in the hard work. However, trust me when I say it will all be worth it.
Prof. V is one of the toughest professors you'll ever encounter, demanding, no-nonsense, and absolutely uncompromising when it comes to standards. But beneath that stern exterior is someone who genuinely wants students to succeed. You'll work harder than ever, but you'll come out truly prepared. Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely worth it.
Be ready to read book that's the only thing is going to help you if you care about your grade just email him to get some clarification. No study guides, no clear lecture just ready your book and pray.
Find another Psych professor if you can!
This guy doesn't curve grade, he curves reality. If you survive his class, you deserve a diploma and a medal. Harsh but fair, and low-key a genius. Haters gonna hate, but legends get degrees from him.
I wish he taught the orthoneuro course too. It's definitely demanding, but ultimately very rewarding. I don't understand why some people dislike such a straightforward and supportive professor. It feels like the world is losing its sense of ethics.
If you're looking for an easy professor who curves grades and passes you just to pass you, he's not the one! If you're looking to be inspired, work hard, learn how to critically think and earn your grade then he's the one! Reading is a must. He's straight forward and could come off as harsh, but he's just passionate and knows his stuff.
Dr.V is the most sincere and knowledgeable professor I've ever encountered. This professor brings a university-level caliber to a college that doesn't reflect the same standard. His scholarly expectations are high, and it's up to us as students to rise to meet them. Many find it challenging after being trained to a more mediocre instruction style.
This professor is a true intellect and a humble genius. His exams are tough, demanding critical thinking and clinical judgment, not just memorization. Many students find his rigor overwhelming, but his high standards push us to grow and improve. He's not “easy,” but he's the kind of professor who truly prepares you. Such a blessing for students!
Definitely one of the best professors you can have at BC. He actually teaches before he tests, unlike others who don't do their part. Sincere, approachable, humble, compassionate, and fair! A true educator in every sense! His teaching style must be incorporated from nursing process onwards!
The only reason I would describe this class as “difficult” is because he lectures thoroughly and actually uses the book. He only lectures about pertinent information & nothing appears on the test that wasn't taught or isnt in the book. Attendance is not mandatory but he does keep track to see the effort you're putting in to pass the class.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.31 avg changeRatings by Course
NURNUR
5.0
(1)ORTHONEUR
5.0
(2)PSYCH1524
5.0
(1)NURPSYC
5.0
(2)NURSINURS
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HSC1149
5.0
NUR1500
4.0
NUR1520
3.9
PSY1520
3.6
NUR1524
3.0