So happy I had Matt for med surg 1. Think he's the best out of the 3. I learned so much! Got a B and know my stuff. Matt's a cool guy.

Good Teacher

I THANK GOD EVERYDAY THAT I HAD MATT STANLEY FOR MED/SURG I. HE IS A BRILLIANT PROFESSOR. HE STILL WORKS IN THE FIELD AND USES RESOURCES OTHER THAN THE TEXT BOOK TO ENHANCE LEARNING. HIS LECTURES ARE INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE. I WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD HIM FOR CLINICAL ALSO.

Matt Stanley was the best professor I had in my first semester of Nursing School. He teaches med/surg nursing in a very practical and interesting way. I am so happy that I had him as an instructor. (For the record, I received an A in his class and I am not the same skintone as Mr. Stanley, actually about 10 shades darker)

Stanley is a great teacher and he lectures really good. I had him for Medsurg I. He wants you to know for clinical everything he is teaching in theory. His testes were ok for theory until we got to the fluids & electrolytes. The final was extremely hard. You have to study like crazy for this class. Half of the class failed. Good luck!!!

Pretty cool instructor. Helpful when needed. In order to do extremely well in his Med/Surg I class you must use other sources than just the textbook, and read everything. Also sometimes he would tell us to focus on something then it would never show up on the exams. But you'll know your stuff. Bonus - he isn't an eye sore.

You should take good notes. You can pass if you study hard. He said the Final would be easy but, in fact, it was very difficult!

great teacher. Very fair

THE CLASS TIMES IS 2 HOURS FOR LECTURE BUT HE WILL TEACH FOR ONE. EITHER HE IS LATE OR HE HAS SOMETHING ELSE TO DO SO YOU LEAVE EARLY BUT THIS IS TIME THAT HE COULD BE GOING OVER FOR THE EXAM OR TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS. OR TO HELP!!!!!

Matt is one of the best teachers in the nursing program! He is very knowledgable. He will do what it takes to see you sucessed. He may not be easy but your going to school to be a nurse! I would take him for all my classes if I could. I can't say enough about him. Thanks Matt!

Matt is the best instructor you could ask for. He is patient nice and kind. I do not have the same skin tone as Matt and he is always approachable and nice every time I talk to him. His tests are not set up to fall you. and if you listen to his lecture you will pass.

Matt is so far the best instructor that I have had! He is fair to everyone, doesn't try to confuse you, and tells you what you need to know. I wish the other instructors were a little more like him!!!

Matt is awesome! Record his lectures and actually listen to them, you will pass his class. He is fair with bad test questions. If you can find it in the book he will give you credit. Over all great experience! Thanks Matt!

Excellent instructor!!! I am very glad he is my instructor. You will learn a lot from him. Listen his lecture records, read Iggy,you will pass. Highly recommend!!!

mr stanley is agreat teacher. he really knows his stuff. i wish he was in all of the semesters of nursing.

This was a team teaching class. One of the worst experiences in my life as far as education goes. I did learn a lot but had a hard time being prepared for quizzes and exams. A lot of confusion

GET MATT FOR the first 7.5 weeks, second 7.5 weeks and for clinicals. He is the best for clinicals, you will learn and do more than anyone else. He is hard and if you take him your going to wonder why anyone would recommend him but you will be prepared and ready for medsurg 1. Know information out of boxes, most test questions are from there.

Matt is very fair. I was very lucky to get him for my fist 7.5 weeks. He is hard, but, it's only to your benefit. Make sure read everything he talks about. Always know signs and symptoms! He makes you feel at ease! Remember he was in your shoes at one time!!

Good instructor. Pay attention, read boxes and in clinical "Have some confidence".

Don't know y eveyrone is leaving negative comments, clear with his teaching, when he lectures you leave learning a lot. He makes his tests hard, but it makes you change your way of thinking and the way you take tests. I have him for 111 and as long as you listen to his lectures and take his advice about studying, you will succeed and pass

I had him for all of med surg one, clinical and lecture as well as foundations! I would not be the nurse I am today if it wasn't for him and all his help. review the material before class, pay attention and take good notes during lectures, and if you have questions ask! I wish all my teachers were as helpful and as wonderful as Matt!

Matt is a great instructor. He gives minimal instructions because he wants to see how you handle situations. He is tough, and expects you to meet his standards. Keep up on lecture coursework and clinical will coincide. He is very knowledgeable and loves teaching. Great clinical experience!

Mathew Stanley is an awesome instructor! Make sure you read and take good notes for his tests. He is extremely helpful and will make time for students who need the help. He will even do hour long study sessions before exams which is UNHEARD OF! I have learned more from him in 8 weeks than any other instructor. Take him if you get the chance. :)

Loved him!! Learner so much from his class. Read and study hard

This is a difficult course, but if you pay attention in class and read EVERYTHING you should be ok. Professor Stanley is fair and clear on what he expects of you. He knows the material inside and out, you can respect him as an instructor. So far this was the toughest class of Nursing school, for me at least.

By a mile, best instructor at this school. His exams are ridiculously difficult, however, his lectures are interesting, filled with real life examples & crucial information. Doesn't just read out of book like so many others. Felt completely ripped off not having him for clinical.

RECORD HIS LECTURES. They are gold! Test answers and tips galore if you listen closely. I learned so much in his class but his tests are hard. Study study study and you will succeed. He actually cares about his students and remembers you outside of class.

Mat Stanley is a wonderful instructor and a very nice person. Everyone should have him for clinical. You will learn alot and get alot of experience. He cares about the students and is always willing to help.

I had him for lecture and clinical for med surg 2 and I would 100% recommend him. I am a better student and will be a better nurse because of him. People who say he is too hard aren't putting in enough work. He is approachable and very willing to help you improve. TAKE HIM FOR CLINICAL. He will push you but I promise it is worth it in the end

Record his lecturetake notes and replay, it's beneficial. Ask questions & read entire chapter (anything can be a test question) & make sure u understand what u read. I wish u success.

I was terrified of Matt Stanley because of what I had heard about him. After the first half hour of class I thought he was fantastic. Amazing teacher! Explains, inspires and makes you want to be a great nurse. The class is tough and he does nothing to make it easy but he gives great lectures. IMO Mathew Stanley should be Dean of Nursing.

Excellent instructor. Heard how hard his class was before starting and I was worried coming in, however I was pleasantly surprised. He is an outstanding instructor and very knowledgeable about the material he is teaching. Pay attention and take good notes and you'll be fine. Wish I could take him again!

He has a "tell" regarding what is on the test, he gives eye contact when talking about the subject. He does cover every area on the test in his lecture and he allows recording so RECORD. I only got a "B" but the people that recorded him got "A"'s, wish I had recorded now. Honestly a very very tough test giver but the material is covered in class.

Mat was the first instructor whom I learned something from in the nursing program

Prior to registering for Nursing classes I heard the worst things about Stanley, and decided to not take him for clinical, BIG MISTAKE! If you have the chance, take him for lecture and theory, he is one of the BEST instructors at WCCCD and actually wants his students to pass instead of degrading them like most.

Very competent instructor; would take any class he taught. Wants all students to do well and will clarify information as needed. Seems grumpy but is actually very approachable.

best professor in program

Best professor I've had this far. Listen to his advice on test taking in the beginning. Assessment, intervention, will it kill you? He's really straight forward but you must put in the work. Has high expectations. Truly cares but won't just hand out grades.

Matt is the best professor in the nursing program. I recommend you take him for clinicals also, you learn so much. Be ready to work hard though. He pushes you and expects a lot out of you. Pay attention in class, take good notes, study every day, read the chapters and focus on what he tells you to focus on. Always be prepared!

Mat was an awesome lecturer he was very thorough with going over what was critical to know for the course. He mixed it up by showing videos, writing on the board, telling stories so it was not boring. You do have to study a lot to pass, read every night don't let it pile up. If you have a question about a question on the test speak up.

Matt is an amazing professor, hard but amazing. He makes everything make sense. He is by far the best professor I've had sense being in the nursing program. He is extremely TOUGH, but it's definitely doable. Would take him again in a heartbeat!!

Mat is a wonderful instructor!! He has a reputation of being hard, but if you record his lectures and study the material, you will pass the class with no problem. If you are looking to have a great nursing school experience, and learn a lot, I recommend that you take him for clinical as well. You won't regret it!

The best instructor in the nursing program hands down! I had him for lecture and clinical and he really understands how to teach a lot of information in a short amount of time. He does not read from powerpoints and the book like most instructors in this nursing program! He knows his stuff and critically thinking started in this course for me!!!

I had Mr. Stanley for both the clinical and lecture. I had a great experience with both. You will have to read to pass.

Do go to class and try to pay attention to what he says, cause it is all important. His tests were hard, but thats expected at this level. Would definitely take again! You go Mat Stanley!

Be prepared to study! This instructor knows his stuff and he can break down disease process you want to know about. Very, very, very knowledge. You can tell he is really passionate about teaching. Best instructor at Wayne county nursing program. His class is not easy but if you record and listen to lectures you should be fine.

Go to class and record his lectures. Very knowledgeable about what he teaches and you can tell he enjoys it. Best class and clinical I took throughout the entire program and he will definitely make you a better overall nurse.

Mr. Stanley is an amazing teacher. He challenges you and really makes you learn what is needed to be successful. I would take him again. Katie Vokes

Wants you to learn and interested in your feedback.

I would take Matt again in a heartbeat. I had him for med surg 2 theory and clinical. You will not get an easy A. You will earn the grade you get from listening to him and asking questions. I am a third semester student and the only nursing professors I've had that actually teach are him and Dr. Olatunji. He will make you a great nurse.

Very difficulty but he is the only Professor teaching along with Professor Sheryl Thomas and her Daughter Dr O! They are the GOATS . Ps: Thomas is now retired and I graduated in 2022!

Professor Stanley was a great teacher, everything he says in lecture is on his test. Most of the bad reviews are from students that failed the class or were on the brink of it. Give way to the bias and focus on you. I can admit the class was challenging but that's because the content was a lot (respiratory and cardiac) not because of who taught it.