AI Rate Professor

Nursing

Walter Penniman

NURS220 · N405 · N120 · 4 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want a but usually helps students succeed.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring clinical instructorSupportive and approachableClear expectationsEasy pass with workOccasionally critical grader
  • Most students describe Walter Penniman as caring, supportive, and easy to approach.
  • Clinical guidance is a major strength, with students saying he helps them understand expectations.
  • and particular about work.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Getting a strong grade appears very realistic if students do the work, though one review says he can grade critically.

Online evidence says success requires reading and participation, while if work is completed.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

The clinical content can be difficult, but students say his support and .

Online comments mention difficult material, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

65/100

Reviews do not clearly state an , but participation is described as important for doing well.

Only the online review explicitly mentions participating in lectures, while .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and focused on helping them succeed.

Both online and in-person reviews are mostly enthusiastic, with .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Grades seem attainable with completed work, but .

Format shift

Online grading evidence is limited, while and a critical grading warning.

Workload

Moderate

66/100

The workload sounds manageable rather than light, with success tied to reading, participation, and completing assigned work.

Format shift

Online workload involves reading and lecture participation, while as doable if students do the work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Most and clinical guidance.

Format shift

Online and in-person comments both support strong teaching, especially in clinical settings.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Reviews emphasize work, participation, and clinical expectations more than formal exams.

Format shift

, and in-person comments focus on completing work.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly very positive about his clinical support, with .

Main concern

He may be particular about how work is done.

What students said

“Amazing clinical instructor! He wants his students to learn and .”
N120
“Overall the class is an easy pass, just do your work.”
NURS220

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The online review is very positive but notes some difficult material that is manageable with reading and participation.

Main concern

Some material can be difficult without steady participation.

What students said

“Some of the material can be difficult, but overall if you read and participate in the lectures by asking questions you will be fine!”
N405

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

The , closed-book rules, quiz format, midterm, or .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Online

The online review does not clearly prove .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Amazing clinical instructor! He wants his students to learn and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 4 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and clinical support. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Dr. Penniman is honestly such a caring professor!”

👍 Recommendation Strength

93/100

“I wish I could have him for all my rotations!”

⚖️

62/100

“He is a and is very particular in how he wants things done.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He wants his students to learn and .
  • Very easy-going, not intimidating, helpful, overall great clinical instructor.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Some of the material can be difficult, but overall if you read and participate in the lectures by asking questions you will be fine!
  • Overall the class is an easy pass, just do your work.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He is so kind and really wants you to learn and is there to clarify whenever you need help.
  • Wants to see students succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

4

Recent reviews read by the AI

4

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Four reviews across several years give useful but limited evidence, with mostly consistent praise and one older negative review.

Inside 4 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

NURS2202 reviews
N1201 review
N4051 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

1

A+ 1

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values