Reviews of professor Mary O'Brien

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Mary is an exceptional instructor. She trusts her students on the unit and doesnt hover, which allows for so much growth. She has high expectations, but all the best instructors do. Her reputation on the unit paved the way for us to have positive relationships with the entire staff on over three different units (L&D, PP)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Mary can seem intimidating, cuz shes intense and confident, but she is an amazing instructor. She truly cares about each of her students and is always there to support you and has your back. She expects you to take charge of of your learning and knowledge, which is not unreasonable in nursing. One of the best instructors Ive had in this program.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I've never had an instructor who cared so little about her students. She spent all of her time just marking in a room, and seemed annoyed when we would ask her for skills. Also, being new, she doesn't always seem to know what she's doing. She doesn't know the course or the unit staff well, and it definitely impacts the students. Not good.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Mary is a wonderful instructor who really cares. She approaches you and then backs off she does not hover but you can always get her to help. She wants us to be good nurses and succeed in the real world she is very knowledgeable about maternity nursing

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Mary is a tough professor. Orientation made me apprehensive about this course and my potential to pass it. Be honest with Mary about where you are at if you are anxious. It is intimidating but will make your time with her a lot better. She is one of the best professors you could have for this rotation. For the love of god put a thesis statement.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Mary seems intimidating at first but she is so sweet and caring! She expects you to know what you are doing and gives really good feedback after skills. Be confident in yourself and you'll do great! She stands up for her students and made sure that we were all being respected by the other staff.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She definitely wants you to work hard and be responsible in your own learning but she continuously guides you throughout the rotation and will answer any questions you have. She gives great feedback and will walk through and demonstrate a skill for you the first time. Very approachable, knowledgeable and an amazing instructor. You will enjoy her!