The Dr. R Method™: Nursing School & NCLEX Success

Build clinical judgment, understand exam questions, and study with a clear plan. Choose the Dr. R Method™ textbook, self-paced Vault, or coaching support for nursing school and NCLEX preparation.

What Is the Dr. R Method™?

The Dr. R Method™ combines clinical teaching, question analysis, and stress management. Learn to read the full question, identify relevant cues, apply nursing-process and priority frameworks, and explain your answer. The textbook and course begin with ADPIE and the ABCDE framework. Coaching adds feedback on your individual reasoning and study plan.

Programs & Pricing

  • Textbook only — $997 one-time. Access to the purchased edition. Edition 1 is in development, beginning with six draft chapters. Future editions are sold separately.

  • Tier 2: Textbook + Coaching — $1,275 upfront for 3 months. Just $278 more than the textbook alone. Includes the Vault, textbook portal, monthly group coaching, live Q&A, and question-bank videos. After three months, automatically renews at $425/month until canceled. Keep the included textbook edition after cancellation.

  • Tier 1: NCLEX Readiness Vault — $195/month. Self-paced clinical judgment and remediation resources. Cancel anytime.

  • Tier 3: VIP Mentorship — $775/month. Two hours of individual mentorship monthly, exclusive content, cheat sheets, and direct access with priority response. Cancel anytime.

  • 8-Week Individual Crash Course — $7,500 one-time. Guided remediation and a personalized test-day plan.

  • Free consultation. Discuss your nursing-school or NCLEX goals and choose the level of support that fits.

Who This Is For

  • Nursing students who want support with course exams, clinical judgment, and study planning

  • First-time NCLEX candidates building a structured preparation plan

  • Repeat NCLEX test-takers who want feedback on their reasoning

  • Students managing test anxiety and second-guessing around exams or finals

About Dr. Michael Rietscha, DNP

Dr. Michael J. Rietscha is a DNP, RN, EMT-B, and TECC-certified educator who built the Dr. R Method™ after years of tutoring nursing students one-on-one. He has helped students move from repeated NCLEX attempts to passing on their next try, combining clinical expertise with a coaching style that meets you where you are.

Ready to talk through your next step? Book a free consultation.