About Dr. R — Your NCLEX Success Coach

Hi, I’m Dr. Michael Rietscha—known to my students simply as “Dr. R.” I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice, clinical educator, and nurse mentor with a mission: to help you pass the NCLEX, reclaim your confidence, and finally step into the nursing career you’ve worked so hard for.

With over two decades of experience across diverse nursing settings—from the ER and ICU to hospice and home health—I bring real-world clinical insight into every coaching session. I've also served as a nursing program director, clinical instructor, and legal nurse consultant. That means I not only know the content—I know how to teach it in a way that sticks.

Why Nurse Coaching?

I created The Dr. R Method™ because I’ve seen too many brilliant future nurses feel defeated by traditional test prep. You're told to answer 200+ questions a day and hope something clicks. But you don’t need more questions—you need a smarter strategy.

My personalized method focuses on:

Clinical logic, not memorization

Understanding the why behind each answer

Mindset shifts and test anxiety tools

Breaking down questions the way test writers build them

Whether you’re a first-time test taker or on your 7th attempt, I’ve helped students just like you succeed—and they’re now working as proud RNs across the country.

What My Students Say

“Dr. R doesn’t just help you pass the NCLEX—he teaches you how to think like a nurse.”

“He saw something in me when I didn’t see it in myself. That changed everything.”

“After 3 failed attempts, I finally passed with his method—and I even understand the material better than in school.”

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You’ve already done the hard part—nursing school. Now let’s finish strong and get you across the finish line.

Because all the blood, sweat, and tears won’t matter until you pass the NCLEX.

Let’s make it happen—together.