Testimonials from past students

"I graduated in 2011 and had failed my NCLEX multiple times. I tried other programs and even considered going back to repeat my Nursing Program. I was told that passing my boards would be nearly impossible, as I had been out of school for more than 10 years. Dr. Jackson constantly reminded me to "trust the process" and keep pressing forward.  He made nursing materials understandable and the thought of becoming a Licensed professional tangible. Now, I am working in one of the country's top Cardiac  Acute care centers. Even after graduation, Forthright Advancement has provided me with advice and encouragement. I know I have both a mentor and a friend in Dr. Jackson. It was an honor to be one of his students."

"Words cannot express the amount of gratitude that I have for Dr. Jackson and the positive influence he had on my education and the completion of my NCLEX. His program enabled me with the sustained confidence, knowledge, and situational awareness I needed to become a Registered Nurse. Dr. Jackson encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in a safe and responsive space. Dr. Jackson and Forthright Advancement are the reasons that the letters R.N. follow my name. I will be forever grateful." 

 "I have known Dr. Jackson for several years as he has helped me from the beginning of my nursing career as an LPN aspiring to advance in RN school. His concise and relatable content facilitated my nursing knowledge and pushed me to further develop my critical thinking skills. He has enhanced and inspired my passion and development, motivating me to go above and beyond in my career. I have worked in various areas, including medical intensive care units, critical care settings, inpatient psychiatric units, and medical-surgical and progressive care settings."

"I vividly recall the nights I would visit him as an RN student before my practical nursing course, eager to absorb even just a bit of knowledge from him about critical care and the healthcare setting. Words and sentences are not enough to express my gratitude for him and his support in my educational success. Now, with several years of diverse medical experience, I remain confident that his instructions still resonate as I provide optimal care to the communities I serve."

 " Dr. Jackson is the living embodiment of  Transformational Nurse Leadership; I acknowledge this not only as a  peer but as a mentee. He is a powerful mentor, with advanced evidence-based practice knowledge. Dr. Jackson served as a preceptor during my Master's Nursing Education practicum. He was supportive in both personal and professional goal development, while simultaneously encouraging staff from all walks of life to succeed. Forthright Advancement develops a continuous learning environment for students and across organizational structures. Dr. Jackson assists staff with developing goals for knowledge, then constructs the processes necessary to achieve intended outcomes. The preceptor/student experience was one of the most valuable experiences to inform my transformation into the Nursing academician that I am today. It will forever be my honor to serve my patient population with the guidance I received from Dr. Jackson"       

" Throughout my 5 year journey I have looked for ways to take my NCLEX -PN along with my NCLEX- RN and be successful with the exam, I have endured stressful situations, numerous tears, long night, early mornings, weight loss, weight gain, lost loved ones, ended relationships. I  failed at my first attempt on both exams.  Both times I reached out to Dr. Jackson after attempting and failing. With my NCLEX -PN, he gave me some good advice on not challenging them because I was almost done with my RN program and he did not want me to get sidetracked and not complete my RN degree. Fast forward, I graduated and challenged the RN boards and failed, because I did not have the correct study tools or habits  to make me successful. After this, I reached out to Dr. Jackson again. He explained to me his expectations and that there was no  time for breaks . A couple days before my exam he met with me and asked for me to bring my materials . I was not feeling confident in myself but he was more confident in me because he witnessed and evaluated my work. I took my NCLEX-RN and honestly felt as if was too easy. I finished and felt sick to my stomach, 2 days later I received my quick results with a passing score.  When I say this guy has a guaranteed pass rate if someone doesn’t pass it’s because they did not want to, I was out of school for almost 2 years before I decided to study and take it again, and he helped me succeed."

" He is going to make you earn that license. People think it’s all about the schooling, but the schools don’t teach your how to take this test or how to best utilize the resources you have. I am happy to have used Forthright Advancement  because they guided me , believed in me,  and I am forever grateful. If you want to pass the NCLEX, THIS IS THE WAY!   He’s the best. In the past, all of my circumstances  shaped me into the person that I am today. I am proud of every obstacle that has occurred. Completing this milestone was difficult, but remaining faithful and having a strong support system were both key. I completed what I thought was the impossible with the help of Dr. Jackson and Forthright Advancement."