Review Guidelines & FAQ
Learn how to write helpful, professional reviews that support the nursing education community.
How Reviews Work
Write Your Review
Rate your instructor on 5 categories and share what was most helpful about them.
Moderation Review
All reviews start as "Pending" and are reviewed by our moderation team within 24-48 hours.
Published Anonymously
Approved reviews are published completely anonymously to help fellow students.
Verification Required
Only verified American (.edu) and Canadian (school-specific .ca) students can write reviews. This ensures authentic feedback from real nursing students while maintaining complete anonymity.
Rating Categories Explained
Teaching & Knowledge
Clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, ability to explain procedures and concepts clearly.
Communication
Clarity of instructions, listening skills, approachability, and feedback delivery.
Fairness & Professionalism
Consistent treatment of students, professional behavior, respect, and ethical conduct.
Support & Guidance
Mentorship quality, availability for questions, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
What's Allowed
Professional feedback about teaching methods and clinical instruction
Constructive comments about communication style and support provided
Specific examples of helpful teaching moments or guidance
Honest assessments of fairness and professionalism
Rotation-specific feedback relevant to that clinical experience
What's Not Allowed
Personal attacks or inappropriate language about the instructor
Patient information or any details that could identify patients
Full names or identifying details about instructors, staff, or patients
Discriminatory content based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics
Off-topic content unrelated to clinical instruction and instructor performance
Spam or duplicate reviews - one review per instructor per rotation type
Review Examples
Good Review Example
"This instructor was excellent at explaining complex procedures step-by-step. They always made time for questions and provided constructive feedback that helped me improve my clinical skills. Very supportive during challenging cases."
Poor Review Example
"Nurse Smith was terrible and mean to me. She embarrassed me in front of the patient in room 302 and I heard she doesn't like students from my school. Avoid her at all costs!!!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are reviews really anonymous?
Yes, completely. Your name, email, or any identifying information is never displayed with your review. Only "Anonymous Verified Student" appears on published reviews.
Q: Can I review the same instructor multiple times?
You can write one review per instructor per clinical rotation type. This prevents spam while allowing feedback for different clinical experiences.
Q: What if my instructor isn't listed?
Verified students can add new instructors to the directory. Simply search for their name and click "Add New Instructor" if they don't appear in the results.
Q: How long does review approval take?
Most reviews are approved within 24-48 hours. Our moderation team reviews all submissions to ensure they meet our professional standards.
Q: Can I report inappropriate reviews?
Yes, every review has a "Report" button. If you see content that violates our guidelines, please report it and our moderation team will investigate.
Q: What email addresses are accepted?
American students: .edu email addresses (e.g., @duke.edu, @umich.edu)
Canadian students: School-specific .ca domains (e.g., @myseneca.ca, @mail.utoronto.ca)