Phyllis Russo - Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Professor: Phyllis Russo

Department: Nursing

College: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PATHO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I am telling you right now, she is the hardest professor you will ever have. Half of the class you are in for her will NOT pass. It happens every semester. Also, you are going to be cramming every day for this class just to earn a mediocre grade or fail. But It will lead you to remember a lot for future classes and you do learn a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NUTH2000CC
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

GREAT professor. she is tough, but 100% worth it. everything I am as a nurse, I owe to her

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PATHO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's brilliant but her exams aren't the easiest. She makes you work incredibly hard, but it's worth it. If you want to learn and do great and know your stuff then take her. The failing rate exceeds the passing rate so make sure you're really ready to put in the work. What's the point of taking easy classes if you want to be a great nurse

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ridiculously hard exams, and she spits out information faster than you can write. I failed by 1 point in her class. she doesnt take any prisoners but I had no one to blame but myself. She's an absolutely brilliant woman and she wants every single student to be on the same level as her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PATHO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She doesnt really give you a chance. She talks quick and doesnt repeat herself. She doesnt believe in powerpoints, so if you dont type a thousand words per min, or record her lectures you'll be lost. She doesnt go chapter by chapter she is unorganized. She doesnt even let you redeem yourself...The ppl who pass just cheat, not learn.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PATHO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is what i call a true professor. dont bs in this class. She is a very smart lady and teaches very well. She gives great material but there is so much of it. its up to you to study it for the exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NUTH2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is RIDICULOUS. It's very hard, but Dr. Russo is an excellent professor. She's brilliant. That being said, she will not spoon-feed you. You need to take very thorough notes, record lectures and put in lots of study time. Difficult, but rewarding.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class has by far been the hardest class in my life. With that said I pushed my self to my limit. I took the best notes I could in class, listened back to the lectures to fix my notes and studied everyday. Not impossible if you work hard from the start.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PATHO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Russo is an amazing professor. She is brilliant and really knows her stuff. Go to class record the lectures, listen to the lecture on your own, type everything out and study the typed lecture and you will do well. This class took up a lot of time but YOU MUST STUDY! and dont be afraid to ask questions. TAKE HER! (:

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NUTH2003PATHO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't get me wrong, this was the hardest class I have ever taken, but this professor was the best professor I have ever had. If you want to learn, know your stuff, and work VERY hard, then take her...do not take the easy way out...you will thank her later....Her class helped me ace all of my other nursing classes that I took during the semester

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PATHONUTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!I admit she's tough, but she's willing to explain things to anyone who asks. You walk out of her classing knowing so much that you dont even care what kind of grade get. Take her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PATHO2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i will admit shes tough but then again why should it be easy? for quizzess she gives us a patient signs and symptoms lab data and then we explain whats happening If you wanna be a good nurse take her after all in real life there is no multiple choice when assessing a patient DONT CHEAT YOURSELF TAKE HER! patho is the most important nursing class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PATHO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr Russo is by far the BEST professor I have ever had a pleasure to learn from! I am finishing my NP program, and to this day every lecture and system Dr Russo taught to us is still in my head, still making sense and still guides my critical and clinical decision making! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WISDOM, GUIDANCE AND PATIENCE, DR RUSSO! WE LOVE YOU!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PATHO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Russo is by far the best professor I've ever had. If you are in nursing and really want to learn- take her. I am a senior now and her class has saved my a$$ in a bunch of other classes because of how well she taught the material. her class is definitely a make or break.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NUTH2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HER CLASS IS WAY TOO HARD. SHE IS KIND BUT VERY TOUGH. YOU CAN STUDY SO HARD AND KNOW EVERYTHING FOR THE QUIZZES AND EXAMS BUT STILL FAIL. WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND TAKING HER.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NULD6015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Loved this class! She is an amazing teacher. One of the best Ive ever had..and it is definitely a survival event to have her and pass! She makes concepts clear in explaining them, wont stop until you understand...but you must study. If you are lazy, choose a different professor. She is so good that people who fail voluntarily take her again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PATHO1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Half the class failed, and we all studied for at least 3 hours a night. Quizzes are unannounced, final was all fill ins. Impossible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NULD6015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

you will learn a lot... quizzes are prove or refute and you have to explain why. most difficult class i've ever taken. if you want to learn and don't mind failing and spending money then this is the class to take. in the end gpa is important and not worth jeopardizing with this class. stay away if you want to stay in school!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NUTH2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class is unbelievable difficult. She MAKES you learn or you fail, and she will fail you. She is a fantastic teacher, but you have to work you ass off.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: NURS2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

she is an amazing teacher and an amazing person. unfortunately, her exams are extremely hard. but i will guarantee you that you will learn ALOT!!!