Ms Z i cares to make certain you have the tools to succeed. Kept her lectures to-the-point on material we needed to study and know. She treats you like the college adult you are and never makes you feel 'less than' like some teachers do. Engaging and fun, you will not regret having her as a teacher. Very knowledgeable on the material. AWESOME!

Mrs. Z is truly amazing!She is straight to the point without any surprises. I have learned so much useful tools in her class! She makes sure you are fully pre-pared for clinical. She uses her class time wisely and makes the class interesting and always gives you time to practice in lab. She very hands on and knowledgeable. DON'T WAIT TAKE HER CLASS

Highly recommend her! She makes things very easy to understand and makes learning fun. I felt like I learned more in her course than any other.

Mrs.Z is a very knowledgeable instructor. She makes certain that you have all the necessary tools going into clinical and the exams. Very easy to talk to and doesn't mind explaining things a couple different ways so that you understand. Mrs.Z genuinely cares and advocates for her students and residents. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Ms. Z is truly an amazing instructor and an amazing person. She really cares about her students and takes the time out to get to know everyone. She made me realize that nursing is the right path for me. TAKE HER. :)

Ms Z is cares about her students. She engaging and fun,You will not regret if you choose her .She is simply amazing !!! take her ,she is the best!!!

Mrs. Z is AMAZING!!! She is very detailed. She not only prepares you for clincials but also for the state exam. She truly a role model and is willing to always here what you have to say. Don't ever hesitate to ask her anything, she will repeat it in a way you will be able to understand. I thank her for sharing her knowledge with me!

Awesome teacher. One of the best Ive ever had

Ms. Z is awesome! I strongly recommend taking her.

I loved having her! Very funny and connects well with every student

Loved her! Great teacher and had a blast in her class!

Awesome teacher!!

Ms. Zarkin is a great teacher. Definitely would take her again. Fun, caring, you learn a lot. Gives great reviews before tests. Well respected

She is honestly the greateat teacher and mentor I have ever had in school. I have seldom have a teacher actually care about me and the rest of my classmates as much as she does. She truly wants you to succeed in all areas of life, and is ready to help you do so. Simply an amazing person and teacher. I would love to have her for every class.

She was great! The class was really fun! She helps to make sure everyone gets and A. She puts in a lot of work but you also have to do your fair share

Very caring professor that wants all her students to succeed! I wish I could have her for every class!

The best professor and she will help you if you dont understand something.

Ms. Z was my favorite teacher this semester. She is extremely helpful in helping students understand the material and her reviews are really helpful in doing well on the tests.

She was an amazing professor and made the long lectures fascinating. We became a close group of students through her class discussions and worked well together at clinicals. If you want to start your healthcare journey on a solid foundation, do yourself a favor and take her class.

Professor Zarkin I had for my cna class. She was the sweetest and most helpful professor. She gets along with everyone and wants everyone to succeed with there career. Whoever takes her class wont regret it one bit.

Truly wants you to succeed and pass the class. Loved interacting with us and gave us great real world advice. I looked forward to her class all the time. We always had a good laugh, very easy-going, always tries to make class fun and interesting. You won't regret taking her class

Show up to class, listen to her advice and reviews , do the work and you will do great!

Mrs. Z is a wonderful teacher who brings real-life experience to the classroom. Theres a lot of work to do in this class but she is always willing to review any questions you might have. If you put in the effort and do the work, you will do well. Couldnt imagine a better teacher for this course!

I found 'Miss Z' hilarious, experienced and knowledgeable. Her real-life stories from in field brightened the often mundane material. She imparted not only all the needed information but also a sense of pride in the CNA profession. Love, love, love Miss Z!!!!

Hands down greatest and funnest teacher Ive had the privilege of taking at COD. If you do the work you will do just fine in class. Participation will make the class that much more enjoyable. Theresbusy work but its great study material and she makes sure you do extremely well on the exams. I would take her class in a heartbeat if I had to again.

Professor Zarkin is a phenomenal teacher that really looks to put you as the student in the best possible position to succeed. Her style of teaching is very clear and easy to understand. By making what is expected of you simple and straightfoward, she lets you determine how well you can do in the class.

Having ms. Zarkin Is a very great profesor she made the class very clear and understanding. I would definitely take her again as my teacher. You work for your grade yet its just very understandable the way all the information is provided to you.

This Professor is unlike any college professor you will have. She gives real life scenarios while teaching and uses the book religiously, which is helpful for when you take the state exam. She is hilarious and really cares about each of the students and creates a personal bond with everyone. This was a unique experience and i highly recommend Ms.Z.

Wonderful instructor. Would definitely take it again if I could

She is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She is the sweetest, most inspirational person there is. She uses real life examples from her life and it is so easy to connect to the topics we talk about. She makes the class worth it and you will not regret taking her class.

She really prepares you for the real world of clinicals in the classroom, she cares about you doing your best, to become a generation of excellent care givers

Shes an amazing professor. She gives you lectures not only about the class and program but also about life and the workplace. Shes an amazing professor who really takes her time explaining everything to every student. I would DEFINITELY recommend her to anyone else thinking of taking the class.

She is a great person and teacher. Taught me a lot about myself and what it means to be a CNA and why that matters. If you don't take it her you will regret it.

I loved being in her class! She makes class fun while preparing you to excel in the future. If you want to be prepared to work in the CNA field I recommend you take this professor.

Ms Zarkin was one of the best teachers I've ever had. From day one she made me feel like she cared about the success of her students. I love how she incorporated real life situations into her lectures. I am that much more prepared for my journey because of her genuine personality, supportive attitude & extensive knowledge about life and nursing.

Ideen is truly one of the most amazing teachers I have ever had. She shows that you care and she makes all the effort to make you and the class a better person and healthcare professional. I have learned so much from this class and she helps guide you along the way and prepares you for both stateboard and clinical. 100% recommend taking her.

She was a wonderful teacher very smart and nice, explains everything very good, and takes time to answer questions. great teacher.

Absolutely the best teacher I have ever had! Not only is she a great teacher but also a wonderful person. Very inspirational and caring. Take a class with her and you wont regret it, I promise you.

Ms. Zarkin is one of a kind and absolutely AMAZING!!! I would definitely take and recommend classes with her to anyone!! She made my CNA journey a memorable, fun, and enjoyable experience!! She is a keeper! COD IS LUCKY TO HAVE IDEEN ZARKIN!!!

I took this class needing for credit for the nursing program and I chose this time slot because it fit into my schedule. From day one, Ms. Z was open and honest about her expectation of you and this class. Shes fun and makes learning more exciting. She goes over everything you need to know with a fine tooth comb. Best teacher I have ever had! :)

I have had many professors throughout my 4 years getting my BS at a university, however Mrs. Z is by far the most incredible professor I have ever had. I have truly had one of the best experiences in her class. She has taught me lessons I could not have learned anywhere else. You are making a mistake if you pass her up as an instructor.

Ms. Zarkin was the best professor Ive ever had. Shes inspirational. She cares about your grade. She wants everyone to succeed. I never had such a great professor as her. Shes made this class fun every time. She gives it her all. Shes very funny and entertaining. I would definitely recommend. You wont be disappointed. Best CNA professor to take

She is stupendous teacher. She put her heart and soul on her teaching class and she is really fun. She talk clearly, is approachable, and kind. You will love her.

really nice lady, she made me feel really comfortable learning and being in this class!!

Easy A, only if you work hard. Always helps you be better. Very straight forward with what she plans to test us on. I enjoyed the structure where we studied straight from the book and highlighted with her everything we needed to know.

Miss Z made the class fun and presented information very clearly.

Ms. Zarkin is a lot of fun in class but you also learn so much!! Clarifies the textbook and gives good examples. If you take this class, definitely take it with Ms. Z! She is inspiring and definitely cares about everyone in the class

Ms. Z is great. Very fair. She really cares that you understand the course content and are applying the skills correctly. She is always available to answer any of your questions or concerns. Shes a great person.

She will do anything in her power to help you whenever you are stuck. Such an amazing soul! Couldnt have had a better professor. If you have any problems, just talk to her, she will lead the way if success. Such a chill and amazing person. She makes the class sooooooo easy and fun!

If you pay attention to material and highlighted portion of the textbook, the class will be a easy A for you. She has great understanding of the material, and provides her personal experience to the material. Allowing for you to see real world examples of what nursing or CNA is really like.

I absolutely loved her!! She is very caring, and wants to put great cnas out into the nursing field. She cares about you as a student, and as a person. Take her class youre missing out if you dont.

Ms. Zarkin is the best! I had her for a night class and she made it more fun & interesting. She can be funny and also shares stories of her experience being a nurse and is really awesome. This class flew by really quick for it being a summer class. I promise you wont regret taking her class! :)

Great teacher. The teacher did a good job explaining everything and was very thorough. Had a great experience. Would definitely recommend her.

Ms. Z is a great teacher, she reads through the textbook with you and will occasionally tell you (funny) stories about things related to what youre reading. Also gives you time to do homework in class, which was very helpful. Definitely recommend her as a teacher, I learned a lot, kept a good grade throughout the class, and had fun :)

I really enjoyed my class with Ms. Zarkin

Good teacher, clear explanations and wants the best

Straight forward class

teaches skills very early on in class and sends you prepared to first clinical

Mrs. Z is a really good professor. She has a lot of experience, which really shows. She has tons of stories to tell and is very understanding.

For the 8 week course we had a lot of homework but its manageable if you keep up with it and do it every day. Shes a very good teacher but sometimes there are parts that she explains that are a bit questionable or inaccurate so just double check so you know your learning the right things.

She's an amazing teacher. She's very helpful and wants you to pass and is very caring. I would definitely take her again.

Good class. Have fun. Good luck.

Ms. Z prepares you well for clinicals. She shares her experiences that help us learn and remember things for exams. Great professor! She wants you to pass and is a great role model!

Ms. Z is phenomenal. Best experience Ive ever had with a teacher! Shes amazing but make sure to actually do your homework because she cares about your grades and shes rooting for you to pass.

The BEST professor I have ever had. She truly cares about our success and preps us for the rest of our educational career, and beyond. I can't stress enough how amazing she is, TAKE HER CLASS

A very amazing proffers, that helps her students out! She will help you out if you have ANY difficulty with anything or any part during the course! Everything and anything thats said during lecture will be on exams! Just do your work and follow instructions and you will pass!!!

I love that ms zarkin was my instructor shes very good at teaching and very clear. She makes sure that we understand before she moves on to the next thing. Shes just very helpful and cares about all of her students. If I had to choose what instructor to get for my next class I would totally choose her with out even thinking about it

Presents content in an excellent manner

Mrs. Zarkin is by far one of the best professors I have had. She wants the best for her students and helps them accomplish anything. Even though my class was 6 hours, she kept it super entertaining and made it feel so much shorter. If you want to take a CNA class take Mrs. Z!!!!

If you have the chance to take this class with this professor I would highly recommend it. Ms.Z is very receptive and compassionate when it comes to her class as well as her students regardless of it being in or outside of class.

Ms. Z is awesome! Cares for her students and wants you to succeed and have fun in the process. She goes over the material in such a way that you remember it easily and she explains everything in ways that make you understand it thoroughly. Great class, great professor!!

Ms. Z is an amazing instructor, and I am confident she is the most effective teacher I have ever had. She is very motivational, empowering, and career-oriented. She is clear and direct in lectures, which really helped me with exams. I wish she taught other courses because I would take them in a heartbeat!

Mrs. Z really cares and has unique class participation that really helps re-enforce the material taugh throughout the class. Be prepared to start skills that 1st day and she will make sure that you are comfortable and confident by the end of the class.

One of the best professors Ive taken at COD. Shes amazing at what she teaches & how she teaches it & super funny! Has a lot of amazing stories to tell. Super caring as well , she never wants to see you struggle so if you have trouble understanding something , she will go back and make it easier to understand. If I could take her again , I would!

Ms. Zarkin is honestly the best professor I have ever had! Her knowledge and expertise greatly contributed to my success in this class. She is so attentive, considerate, compassionate, and kindhearted. She really takes her time to ensure each student understands the course content completely so that we are fully prepared to continue on!

Ms Z is an amaaazing teacher. She teaches very wel and is very clear and precise. She does the best to make her students achieve and pass the class with their best and cares about her students. Ms Z taught me a lot about myself and life lessons for the future. 10/10 recommend!!!! I took the 8 week course and it went by super smoothly.

Best professor Ive had, hands down. Lectures are easy to follow and she points out important information for test you may not think about writing down. She also answers any questions you may have clearly. Test are easy as long as you pay attention and do the workbook which she checks!

One of the best professors I have had! Class is easy to follow as long as you pay attention. Study for test and pay attention in class you will not have any problems with tests. Ms. Z is more than willing to help whenever you done understand a concept. Highly recommend!!!!!

Ms. Z is an excellent professor who is very hilarious and won't steer you wrong. She actually cares about her students which in turn made me respect her on a whole other level, becuase finding teachers like her are once in a lifetime. Her teachings will always stick with you no matter what major you pursue, very life changing.

The most caring professor I have had. She would read off power points but all she says on those power points are the real deal. She was also super helpful , I would recommend taking her.

Zarkin is hands down one of the most brilliant people I have ever had the privilege of meeting. She is compassionate, motivated, and such an amazing mentor and role model. She can be tough but it is only because she expects so much out of her students. You will not regret taking one of her classes, just listening to her is such an inspiration!

Ms. Z has an outstanding reputation/has many years of experience that make her an AMAZING teacher/RN. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone understands the material so that all students are prepared for clinical & exams. Most importantly, Ms. Z is kind & compassionate and truly cares about the success of her students. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Ms. Zarkin is an amazing teacher. I learned so much from her in just 10 weeks. She has a wealth of knowledge to share and truly cares about her students and their success. She is a great ally to have and is always there if you need her. I have never had a post high school instructor that has had a genuine interest in their students like her.

Ms. Zarkin is an amazing instructor, she really cares about her student's and wants them to succeed. If you read the textbook, pay attention, and do the homework, the class will be very easy. She makes the lectures fun and super engaging. I would take her for every course if I could! You should really take her class.

If you want an instructor who takes the time to make sure you completely understand the material, take this course! Ms. Z makes learning CNA skills so much easier, and gives great correlations for us visual learners. She gives great feedback and truly cares about her students. Be ready to read your materials and come to class/clinicals prepared!

Ms. Zarkin is thorough and extremely professional. She takes her material seriously and does well to ensure that you are understanding the content. I would highly recommend her as an instructor if you are pursuing CNA or the nursing program. She is excellent at feedback and professional with her criticism to ensure that you succeed. 10/10!

Very caring, and knows a lot about the material and interacts with all her students! she cares about you're success in the class.Would definitely take again.

Ms.Z was one of the most caring teachers I have taken at COD. She makes the lectures relatable to the content that you are using. Before exams you get a great review of everything. You can easily get an A+ in this course. Clinical with her were fun and always exciting, she really makes sure you gets the experience you need with everything

If you have the option to take this class with Mrs. Z TAKE IT! She is an amazing teacher that really made a impression on me. She loves her job and it shows. She is always available if you have questions or concerns. This is class has alot of material to learn but she makes it fun and easy to remember! So take it from me CHOOSE HER!

Professor Zarkin is overall the best professor that I have ever had in all my years of college. She is very involved in the student and incredibly easy to talk to. She is willing to teach at all times and willing to have one on one involvement with students in order for them to succeed. She really does cares about you as a student and person.

Very nice and understanding

Very compassionate

She was a great teacher and made me feeling comfortable with the skills that I was learning.

I had Mrs. Zarkin as my clinical instructor for the second half of spring 2022 and greatly benefited from having her. Clinicals in nature are demanding but Mrs. Zarkin ensures that you are performing your best not only in the clinical portion of the course but also the classroom aspect. Put in the work, participate, and learn from your peers.

Very caring for her students!! One of the best clinical instructor.

Mrs. Zarkin is amazing in every way. She is helpful, caring, and down to earth. While clinical were hard work and demanding, Mrs. Zarkin made the experience go by with ease. She taught the material in many different ways, which allowed for understanding in many different situations. She replies to emails very quickly, and attentively.

Professor Zarkin is a great instructor for this class. She really sets all of her students up to succeed. As long as you do your work and pay attention, you will do fine in this class. She is very helpful and wants everyone to do well in the class.

Ms. Zarkin was an amazing teacher!! She was super caring of her students and really wanted to see everyone in her class succeed and do well. She treats her students with lots of respect and I love how she did reviews on what will be on the next test, it was super helpful when the tests came around.

She is very kind and the class is easy if you put in some work. Definitely recommend.

She was very straight forward with exams and homework. That way, I was actually able to learn the content. Great teacher, go ahead and grab her before seats disappear.

She is one of the nicest professor I have ever had. She is very accommodating, always wants to help you out, and makes sure everyone understands completely. I would totally take any class that she teaches. Hands down one of the best professors I have had.

She is a really good professor that offers good feedback and provides lots of personal experiences. She makes the class manageable and always offers review sessions for the exams so you have an idea as to what to study. There is a lot content in the class but as long as you're reading you'll be fine. Take her if you can.

Ms. Z made this class a great experience and taught so much that would be helpful in the future. Give everything you need to do well on tests. shares personal experiences in healthcare that gives you drive and teaches lessons. she makes it very easy to get an A and pass the state exam. 10/10 recommend.

Ms. Z was thee best college professor I have ever had! The CNA course is definitely lecture and reading heavy, but Ms. Z makes everything so relatable and actually cares about the success of her students. I felt as though I was actually cared for and she was always lenient to work with our needs. Her assignments aren't hard. She is worth it!

She is flexible, understanding, and has a lovely personality. She gave exam reviews before exams, making it much easier to pass this class. I would recommend her to anybody!

Ms. Zarkin was an amazing professor and made this experience amazing for me. She is extremely inspirational, and made me want to go out into the world and be the best medical professional I can ever be. Her life lessons are amazing. She is the best professor you guys will ever have!

You need to take this class with Ms. Z!!! She is an amazing professor with students' interests at heart. She is always available to help you out. She is very clear about what she expects and there are absolutely no surprises. She is such an amazing professional. 10/10 would recommend.

Professor is really advocative about her students and ensure students get the best learning experience and respectful environment.

Amazing teacher! Definitely a teacher worth going to class for! So nice and respectful to everyone. Would take her class again and recommend her to everyone !

Prof Zarkin is very knowledgeable about the medical field. She has a lot of experience, so she gave a lot of useful information. I really recommend taking this class!

Ms. Zarkin is A Ma Zing!! She made me want to jump into nursing right after meeting her. She is so passionate about her job and it rubs off on her students. I loved my clinical experience at the Hospital and loved discussing the hands on experiences after with my her and my classmates. Taking this class has assured me nursing is for me!

Ms. Zarkin was by far the BEST professor I have ever had. Her devotedness, compassion, and will made this course a breeze. She genuinely cares about her students. I had so much fun while learning at the same time. I would recommend her for every person! After this class, I feel that I am prepared to become a PCT and begin my nursing journey.

I enjoyed Miss Zarkins class. She is passionate about her work and inspires us to peruse a better standard of care than the ones we find in clinials. you will work hard, it will be worth it.

Great teacher thats explains everything to guarantee you success.

Mrs. Z is a very caring and passionate professor. The class has a lot of information to learn but she organizes modules and information in clear way that makes it very easy to understand the content. She wants all her students to do well in this class and we have a little study session before taking the test which I think is very helpful.

Professor Zarkin was not only an amazing teacher but she also truly care about you and about you passing her class. She was also always available outside of classroom if you ever needed to reach her. Prompt responding email as well. I would love to be able to take her for all of my nursing classes if I could. Amazing professor !!

Mrs. Zarkin is incredible. If you are uncertain if you have what it takes to be a CNA, you will see what a fantastic, best-in-the-field, super CNA looks like in Professor Zarkin. Over 30 years, she has seen and done everything. She will make you better. You will remember her wisdom. She WILL help you be your very, very best.

Professor Zarkin was very thorough and supportive throughout the clinical experience. She prepared us well for future jobs as PCTs and gave great advice.

She is super helpful and knowledgeable on the subject. She prepares her students well before exams.

Amazing Professor with absolutely excellent communication skills and amazing interaction. Had a great Clinical Experience and I am extremely satisfied how Ideen Zarkin coordinated everything! Thank you so much! Respectfully, Ana Maria Cristofir

I felt so glad Ms. Zarkin was my clinical coordinator. She was supportive and made me feel confident right off the bat and did a great job reviewing materials and preparing us for exams and skills testing as well.

Ms. Zarkin is one of the best teachers I've had. She is super nice and understandable. She is great on what she does, I would definitely take her again if I could. She will answer all your questions, the class was so fun with her.

It was truly an honor having Ideen Zarkin as my instructor for clinicals. She provided us with the help we needed, such as preparing for exams. She was an incredible instructor by helping us to reach our goals, and made us feel validated and cared for. One of the best!

Amazing teacher! Definitely a teacher worth going to class for! So friendly and respectful to everyone. I would retake her class and recommend her to everyone!

Such kind perons! I would 100% recommend having her as a professor. She is super knwoelgabel and knows so much about so many things! I really enjoyed having the chance to learn from her. She truly embodies the essence of a lifelong learner.