20 Best Bsn Programs In Murrieta, CA (2022 Updated)

My Business Administration Management class was amazing, I learned so much and I am carrying it with everywhere I go. Some people do not like it and so do. My instructor was so brilliant and I am so proud and thankful for him. With his support and all of SJVC workers, instructors, and all around everyone, I was able to get threw this pandemic we are still having and graduate with a 4.0 and being on the deans list. I am thankful for you all. Anyone who wants to go to college for Business or just in general, go to SJVC. They got you covered and they support your every step and decision. They help you become ready for excellency and, help you find a job that you will love and if that job doesn't work out for you they will go over and above to help you succeed and find a position you want and love. Again I want to thank you SJVC for everything and I will be seeing you again soon.Alisha Gonzales

I'm in the midst of the program and just love it!! The teachers and staff are fantastic and it feels like they have become my extended family. They care and want you to succeed. They offer many resources to help if you hit a road block. It's a very professional environment and they continue to train you on maintaining professionalism. I have learned so much in the 3 months I've been attending thus far and look forward to all the things I'll continue to learn. I'm thankful for SJVC, with their help my goals are becoming a reality.Jamie Carroll

Attending SJVC has been a wonderful experience for me. The overwhelming support, love and time that everyone spends on their students is immeasurable. My instructor Dr. Warman is an angel. He is hands on with his students and checks on us outside of class. He is very dedicated, supportive and relates to us in many ways. I appreciate his hard work and commitment to his students. Means the world to me. I am thankful to be apart of such an amazing school and I'm looking forward to getting my certificate.Krystal Mcguffie

Great school for a community college. I heard it’s the best around. Many students come from San Diego or from the North just to go here. They do a lot of things by hand (compared to other schools that do things electronically). The grounds are well kept. The parking is horrible during the beginning of the semester. More parking will be available as time comes. When you register for a class, you need to pay the same day or you get dropped. If you’ve dropped a lot of classes, the school might give you a hold because the classes are impacted. There is a daycare center. Parking permits and books are relatively cheaper than most.Aurora A

Good School. The campus is breath taking. Views of the ocean in the dining hall and surrounding areas. Tons of plants and trees all around, a great variety. Staff are helpful. Parking is a struggle, unless you don't mind parking in dirt lots but then it's not worth buying a parking permit. As for professors and academia, they could improve. Check professors ratings onlines some teach to only one or two learning styles. The classes are pretty easy. Maybe to easy.Michael

The Best Community College in San Diego !! The Environment Here Is Excellent…So Peaceful, Safe & Not To Mention Beautiful Surroundings. The Faculty & Professors Are Absolutely The Best..MiraCosta College Truly Cares About It's Students Sucess & Well Being…Definitely Planning on Getting Another Degree From MiraCosta. You Can Never Stop Learning!!Brian

I am currently in the vet tech program( just finished term 1 and starting term 2) here are a few things I wish I knew about the program before I started. UPDATE!!! STRONGLY suggest getting your generals done else where!!! Almost done with term 2 and Looking back, the program would be soo much easier if you were just taking the vet core classes. Seriously.. if you are really thinking about going here fresh out of high school and think you are going to be fine with the work load you are in for a rude awakening.. just please take my advice and get your generals done somewhere else. You will actually enjoy your time here if you are just taking the vet core classes because the vet related classes and the generals work load at the same time is extremely stressful because again you will be taking roughly 20 credit hours( that’s general classes and vet core classes) AND the material is very rushed. -curriculum is extremely rushed -instructors are a hit or miss (3/5 instructors were really great and knew what they were talking about and we’re able to explain really well, other 2 did not know the material and did not know how to effectively teach/explain/ or answers any questions about the material they were teaching. Pretty much had to self teach in both classes) -the parking situation is a hot mess. Parking on campus is extremely limited and the street parking is a joke. -The remediation assignments (Student services assigns you an extra assignment on top of your homework in whatever class for being 15+ minutes late or missing the class or leaving 15+ minutes early ie. Handwritten 100 bullet points on the slides of the power point you missed. The instructor then has to sign off on it and you turn it into student services no later than 1 week of the absence/tardy) is extremely unnecessary and just adds more stress. -But all in all still a better program than any of the other schools I was looking into before I started the program. I’m still loving what I am learning about and the hands on labs are amazing. My classmates and I are extremely close and working together and helping each other study is a must to succeed in every class. If you do find yourself struggling there are so many resources the school provides to help you ie. free tutoring from a peer tutor, tutoring from your instructors per request via emailing them. Scheduling an appointment with the Student success coordinator (helps you plan your study schedule and helps with testing stragies). Just know this is a tough program because it’s rushed and you WILL be taking anywhere from 12-20 credits hours. ( this is decided based on if you have transfer credits from other colleges ie. math 1010, Biology1010, college writing, etc. I was taking 20 credit hours. I did not choose this, your schedule will be chosen for you by the school) and you will be eating, living and breathing veterinary medicine for the next 2 years. ( also I want to add that it is STRONGLY recommended that you DONT have a job. At least in 1st term. In orientation they go more in-depth about this. A lot of my classmates including myself quit our full/ part time jobs after 1 month in the program because it was too much) If this is something you think you can handle then it is definitely worth it!Kaitlyn Hart

This school has all the technology you could ever want, and provides a lot of support. I wish I could have afforded to go there. That’s the only downside, is the really high price. I should add, the price is high for a reason. They buy top of the line technology to teach their nurses and vet techs (those are the only things I’ve seen myself, and I am 100% sure they put the money into their other programs, too.) My current financial situation makes the school unaffordable, but the price is 100% worth it. I was going to make myself afford it until I was told about a deposit. I WAS shocked by the $400+ deposit they required during orientation (for the LVN program.) I wasn’t told about it except less than a week before orientation. There was really no iltime for me to prepare. My financial aid advisor, Vanessa, was AMAZING and tried everything to make the school more affordable. My academic advisor, Nikia, was the BEST. She really helped to make me feel comfortable and helped teach me more about the program.Jessica Laroche

The program I was in (vet tech) was great for the most part! However there was a lot of bumps in the 2 years and disorganization when I was there. Teachers were a hit or miss you could get a great one and would love that class, or you would get one you dreaded and never wanted to go to class. Being the first class to graduate from that program we didn't get all the amazing equipment that the students have now. This program over all is a great experience because when you are struggling or need help you can find teachers always doing tutor sessions or the LRC always is willing to help you learn things as well. they are doing the best they can to make sure things run smoothly from now on. I would recommend this course now because it seems like things will run smoother now that they learned from passed mistakes with my class.Allison Kunic

If you are a Veteran and want to attend this school I recommend you don't. I personally have had multiple issues with communication with the school as well as obtaining an appointment with their one VA counselor. My appointment was made a month and a half out mainly because that specific date was the only day that would work for me. I was suppose to walk in at 4 pm to see the counselor. Mind you I called earlier that day to confirm my appointment, even received an email notification confirming my appointment. They told me they accidentally double booked, but to come in anyways and they will just squeeze me in. Came in at 350 PM checked in the front desk looked confused, I explained the situation and I didn't get seen until 5:45 PM I had a final for speech class at 6 PM. If you decide to take online classes be careful you could end up like me log in and check the course the first day of the semester in this case July 19th 2017 at 8:55 AM and see that there are no notifications or assignments post yet. Log in that Friday still having issues to find out you got dropped that Wednesday for not being active in the course. I logged in that Monday to do the Class work knowing that my other class kept me busy tues, wed, thurs. All just to find out that your email was jacked because of the conversion they did in spring, therefore getting locked from your account. I do not recommend this school or the school district it has only been a constant uphill battle for me and to many stressful occurrences. Attend a Cal State or Cal University.Cody

I have been trying to see a counselor, and so far I have come to the counseling department more than five times. Anytime I went there, they said that there are a lot of students so go come back tomorrow at 8:00 am. When I went there at 8:00 am the next day, they said oh we don't do walk ins, you can go today, but for tomorrow give us a call to confirm if there is any counselor available. I did call them the day before coming they said yes come around 8:00 am you will for sure see a counselor, I got there at 8:00 am, but unfortunately again they said that there are a lot of students and they only have one counselor. I don't know what game do they play with students, I missed going to work for 3 days, and it seems that I might not be able to take any classes this summer just because of not being able to see a counselor. I request the authorities of this nice college to pay attention to this problem, and find some possible ways of solution since the students need to have updated Educationan Plans.Tawfiq Sediqi

This college is a freaking mess and very unorganized!!!! Fist visit, they told me counseling was open until 4:30pm. Got there at 3:34pm and said they stop at 3pm. They told me to come back tomorrow and they will do counseling till 4pm. I got early from work the nex day, and when I get to the counseling office, they said they are not doing counseling today! They tell me to come back tomorrow. They couldn't take appointments because they were too busy that week. I come back the next day, my job let me get off early again, when I get to the counseling they tell me their system is down! They tell me to come back on Saturday for the event. They tell me counseling and student services will be open. I'm here at the counseling at 10am, they freaking tell me no counselors today, they are only taking picture for IDS !!!! This is the worse experience I had. Very unprofessional, not organized!!!! I'm very upset!!!!!Miriam Gal

As a young man going to college for the for the first time, this was a great experience for me. I thought I would hate college, since I hated going to school my entire life, but wow this college is awesome. The school is really small. You will learn how to get around with ease. The campus is also on a hill, and surrounded by lovely nature, trees and animals of All sorts. Which I personally love. The tutoring system is amazing and I’m completely satisfied. I really abuse the math and English tutors everyday! The library is beautiful (my favorite place). The food though could use improvements though, but that’s about it. 99% of people are very friendly so it’s a great environment for me personally. I never thought I would love going to school until now thank god wow! I will never transfer to another college I love this place and I can wait to start school again. P.s if your taking English classes I recommend taking Mr Callinan best English professor hands down. He changed my life and made me love going to school. Cheers! -Allan MoraAU The Gypsie

Rio Hondo has evolved so much since i first started taking classes in 2006. One of the things that hasn't changed is the attention and support that the staff give the students. Many new buildings like the library have been reconstructed and updated to accommodate the return of all the students back to campus after enduring the pandemic. Alos a good place to hike. you can take the far side entrance by the police academy and continue on up the side road all the way to the top. its pretty challenging but the views are great. Im currently taking a ceramics class, and its quite enjoyable and you get to take home all your completed work.Andrew Ramirez

Best Community College I have been to, they have a lot to offer. Their programs help to guide students into their specific major. The career counseling helped me realize which career I want to be in. Also I found the math lab very useful and they even offer it Saturday mornings. They have the best staff who are very knowledgeable and caring and listen to you and offer the best advice to achieve your individual goals. I highly recommend this school for anyone who needs the help and guidance to help them achieve their educational goals.Jennifer Rios

I've been a student (intermittently) here since 2010. As someone that loves learning and the overall "school" atmosphere, I feel extremely fortunate that I get to be a student at Palomar College; "lucked out", I would say. The teachers are magnificent and have the potential to change your life forever (I know a few that have for me already*). You can get help with enrollment fees with through the BOG Waiver – all my classes end up being free because of it. Parking permits 1/2 off also. The school is modern and always improving. Their buildings are stylish and unlike anything I've seen anywhere else. Each is unique, yet somehow they all come together to form a beautiful campus. I truly look at this campus like a second home. I love going here. (Parking can suck, that's a big reason why I try to only stick to night classes 🤓) ➡️ HOWEVER! They now have a brand new parking GARAGE! I haven't used it yet, as I am only doing evening classes, but I can only imagine how much it helps everyone be able to find parking! It is nice to know that they actually do care about the problems we face throughout college life & do what they can to help make it as comfortable & as enjoyable as possible! UPDATE (3/19/18)!! I started using the parking garage and it is AWESOME!!! Security cameras coming soon! This school keeps on getting better and better!! 'Safety' is also another big thing here that they take seriously. They make sure to inform us students on a regular (& when, if necessary) basis all the details regarding our options when it comes to being and staying safe throughout our education at Palomar. They have their own (actual/legit) police force that is on duty 24/7 & a direct emergency line to call any hour day or night. They provide free escorts to anyone needing or just wanting a little extra piece of mind walking to their car or anywhere around campus. Every class locks from the inside by a button next to the teacher's phone that keeps anyone from getting in in case of an active shooter or anything else putting students at harm, & when they lock, it sends a signal to the Palomar Police with the location of the room, etc. etc. I could go on but you get it, they care & work hard to keep us safe! 🤗 * AJ Professor Jack Hook, AJ Professor Leeyann Chapman, COMM Professor Wendy Nelson & LS Professor Lisa Burns; just to name a few! 😉Courtney Grimshaw

*updated October, 2022* I wish I could warn everyone not to go here. The counselors are almost impossible to get an appointment with, and they make you do some of your own counseling work instead of them helping when it's their job. I had to plan out all my own classes…no one helped me. I also had to figure out which schools accept my AA from palomar because again, the counselors won't help you figure that out. If you have no idea how to do college forms and transcripts, where to start or where to go, DO NOT GO HERE. You will be your own student, teacher, and counselor. *old review below* Now to explain the two stars…as a student here, so far it has been okay. It is pretty hard to make friends on campus and I don't feel like I'm getting enough help from the financial section. I have also asked for help from the counseling department and they told me "you have had too many appointments and we need to save full hour appointments for students who haven't had any." Ummm….okay I understand everyone needs an appointment but to turn away students asking for help? Wow…as I write this review I knocked off stars. The teachers here have been great in my experience; so far I have only had two horrible teachers, Scott Klinger in the photo department and another male teacher who was my math teacher years ago.Alexandra

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for with everything in life. There's a reason it's so inexpensive. On top of that they force their political bias on students in most of their classes. Over my time at Palomar there's been a great deal of times students have to tell teachers what they want to hear for a grade as opposed to what they really believe. This should not be the case and students should have the right to think or believe whatever they want. Also the website where you register for classes is always having different problrms or not working for one reason or another. Also at times it is impossible to contact anyone from the school over the phone. More often then not you have to call 3 or 4 times before anyone is able to get to the phone. There are some genuinely good people and good professors at Palomar. But overall it has not been a good experience for me.Camden Tarico

CBU is pretty rad, and I want to respond to what I've seen in a couple reviews here. The first of which is people saying the location in Riverside sucks. I'll admit Riverside is not super tight, but there is the mission inn and a drive in movie theater and a few other things which are pretty cool within a few minutes of campus. The best part of Riverside is it's less than an hour from the beach, an hour from the mountains, and hour from LA and 45 minutes from a few theme parks. So if you have a car and aren't super lazy, your weekends should be fun. And there's always fun stuff going on campus too, (dive in movie nights at the pool, intramural and NCAA sports games, concerts, carnivals etc.) so if you have a good attitude you can have fun hanging out on campus. People are saying CBU wants your money. Of course they do, so does every other university that is in business. However CBU will really work with you to help you afford the school. Get good grades, maybe go out for a sports team or the music department and you'll get even more money. You have to work for it though, they don't give out serious amounts of money to anyone. If your parents are in ministry (pastor/missionary/work full time at a church) you're in luck too cuz they have scholarships for that too. It's a Christian school… Yep. I wouldn't say intolerant though. You will be taught what they believe to be Christian values and you can only expect that. There's like 7,000 students too so I'm sure there are rude intolerant ones there too. I think you will find rude/intolerant people no matter where you go but it most definitely is not the essence of the student body. CBU has a uniquely welcoming and loving community, and that's something I've heard from Christians and non-Christians alike at the school. Both are welcome to come but both also are required to go to chapel and follow the rules. I don't agree with all the rules but most of them are a pretty reasonable balance of trying to give freedom to students and adhere to Christian principles (coming from a non-conservative Christian background). That's part of making the decision to go to a Christian university, and realistically it's probably what's best for you anyways. If anyone has anything bad to say about the food I don't know what world famous chef you had cooking for you your entire life before here. The caf has killer variety, Chik-fil-a is freaking Chik-fil-a, Wandas has great breakfast and the best steak quesadillas, and El-Monte is as good as Chipotle. CBU does give real world experience. I know as a business major there are some awesome professors that are all about real world experience. Dr. Weniger and Alderson are a couple that come to mind. You get out what you put into your classes and almost every single professor at the school is very open to spending time with you helping you out with homework or just life. Academics are pretty top tier, but professors do come and go and though most are great, some are much better than others, so do a little time looking round rate my professor if you want the best ones. CBU is great. Sure there are other universities that are great too (not to many that compare that are in Southern California though) but CBU is a well rounded school academically, socially and spiritually. No school/student body is perfect, that's just life, but CBU is a solid choice to spend 4 years growing academically and spiritually into who you are going to be the rest of your life.Jake Roque

Okay, so I went to this school originally considering a nursing degree. It's hard to have many nice things to say about this school.. The school looks nice, but the neighborhood area is crap. You have to drive kinda far to see or do anything nice. It's hardly in Riverside, CA. Feel more like Norco, armpit of California. They put most of their students in cheap housing. Much of it was temporary when I was there. Other housing was old folks homes. Weird cheap, and kinda gross. The major feature of this school is this: They want your money. That's all. It's nothing spectacular in any way, and based on the price, it's a really bad deal. They "award" small scholarships to practically any student for any reason. They try to bring in a bunch of students through their music school. A music degree is NOT WORTH 100k- 150k of debt. And please remember folks, if everybody gets a scholarship, it's not actually a scholarship. THINK about it.. They just want your attention and your money. ALSO, Please be aware they will be raising the tuition on you every year, by lots of money! If you start at 30-35k, You will probably end at 40-45k annually. It's probably costing something around or over 40 or more thousand per year now. And YOU WILL pay more than you think by the end of the year. It's a Christian school, which is fine if you're a Christian. They are relatively intolerant conservatives though. Very serious/ oppressive Christian all over the place. Many of the students are sheltered, and having moved on to a regular university, I can tell you it doesn't represent the real world experience, or normal people, for the most part. Regarding this: Don't bother going here unless you're a rich serious sheltered Christian. If that's what you value, then maybe you'll like this place. Some of the people are fairly friendly, and the food in the cafeteria was good WHEN I was there. That more than a year ago. Some of the teachers were alright as well. I mostly took science classes, for reference. In summary, if you're not a young Christian who has no desire for real-world experience,then don't go here. The price is so not worth it! It's an institution for profit! Go to your local community college and earn entrance to a great University! Even Ivy league schools are looking to replace young dropouts with students that did well in their community colleges! It's just not worth it. If you're a thinking person, you'll start hating this school not long after you get there. NOT WORTH ITMichael D. Bear

I loved all 4 years at this school! As a freshman, I lived in the dorms and met my group of closest friends that I still hang out with to this day. I loved the food and had to be careful with dessert in the cafeteria otherwise I would have packed on the calories. The school does a great job of setting up events that target every student and gives great deals for other off-campus events like cheap Lakers tickets, cheap tickets to theme parks, and other giveaways. I am Mexican and I have never once felt like I was discriminated against at this school, if anything there are plenty of people at this school who make an effort to talk about racial injustices among students. As far as the incident in Ontario, I just want to say that you can find that level of ingorance at any university and even more so outside of that setting. Two girls made a stupid decision to throw a drink on a guy and they happened to be CBU students. If I’m being real here, CBU does not turn many people away when it comes to the application process, so any person who has higher than a 2.5 GPA will most likely get in. CBU does not necessarily focus on whether you are a Christian or not because they’d rather have you here at this school than at a school where the chance of hearing the gospel is much lower. Now back to the point, CBU is honestly such a great school and if you’ve ever visited, you notice right away that the atmosphere is one that you can’t find in many other places. People treat you with love, respect, understanding, and kindness. CBU is a school that truly looks to serve the students in any way possible and that’s the truth. Don’t let others who are are upset about what happened in Ontario tear down the idea of coming to this school because you will definitely see that the number of students who will treat you with love and respect far outweighs the ones who would pour a drink on you for sitting during the national anthem. Christian or not, CBU will welcome you with open arms regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, etc..Gabriel Lara

The SJVC-online BSRT program is very user friendly when it comes to ones computer skills. There are some minor glitches here and there when it comes to assignment communication. I am very happy with my decision in choosing SJVC to obtain my Bachelor’s degree. If you are a busy Respiratory Therapist do not hesitate and sign up asap don’t waste another year thinking you are too busy. This program is set up for busy Respiratory Therapist to thrive in. Join the excellent tradition of SJVC Thunder Cat’s, LET’S GO!Daniel Nunez

I enrolled in the MBC certificate program in April of 2021 after loosing my job. I have my degree in medical billing but was doing retail. I was worried about doing straight online school, however the instructors and the adviser Ernie were and are amazing at what they do! I now have made the deans list twice already and have the knowledge I did not before! Thank you SJVC online!Erica Florendo

The staff of this school is pretty good with communication, especially the Dean. Whenever i had a problem he was fast to solve the issue. The experience was great. I did have to find my own extern site, but my career advisor was really supportive and helpful. I wanted to attend the Nursing program but no one has responded so I will probably not do it here. Its a good school!!Anita Ingram

I started the program with Ms Perez as my lab instructor and ended with Ms Patrice. I'm older, laid off from a 25yr career and didn't know what to do with my life let alone where to start. Ms Perez and Ms Patrice made learning so easy, fun and amongst all, they made it interesting and made me feel excited to keep attending. The process at Unitek is easy to complete due to the communication level the staff has with their students. My career advisor, Ms Lisa is great! Ms Lisa Literally held my hand through the exiting process, kept in touch throughout my externship, made sure I was staying sane throughout the process of going to extern, working nights and taking care of my family. Walked me through my application process for a job, held my hand through the interview process, kept in touch throughout the whole process until I got an offer letter!!!! My experience with everyone at Unitek was great, but my experience with Ms Lisa is one that needs to be recognized!!!!Chris Fusi

I had a wonderful experience with Ms. Patrice my laboratory instructor and Ms. Perez. Both have mentored me & helped me become the MA I am today. Ms. Lisa Haynes in Career Services is a hard worker & goes to bat for her students. I received a job offer during my externship, that was too good to pass up as a new grad, thanks to her guidance. I recommend taking your MA in the day class as the PM class lacks structure & professionalism with one particular teacher…that is the only reason I left off a star. The school itself has a fully functioning lab for clinical experience, is safe, clean, holds dinners or gives treats for student morale and tuition is less than other schools in the Bay Area.Jennifer Wills

Instructors are professional with vast and extensive work experiences. They are genuinely caring and helpful for the sucess of the student and learning environment. Each department provided substantial support that made going through the program easier. Courtney and Rachel with Career Services gave us the confidence and tools to help make the transition from student life into the working world smooth.Gigi Tamayo

yesterday 7/27/2020 I officially graduated from Concorde college (MA PROGRAM) and all I can say is if you’re looking for a school to help you learn about the medical field Concorde is it. They have great teachers willing to help you as much as possible. They have a great computer lab, always open to help! The school is very well kept and cleaned! Staff also does little events here and there just to show appreciation to the students which I loved. The staff here are AMAZING! 2 staff I would really like to shout out are ARIANA HERTZ & MONICA CARLOS! Both of these woman helped me so much and went out their way to make sure i was doing great at Concorde. Security GEORGE was also such a great staff, he always would help as much as he can. But overall all staff is great, super helpful and super friendly. I felt so welcomed at Concorde as soon as I got there! So glad I came to this school because not only did I get an education but I made some wonderful friends here too. I LOVE CONCORDE💙! And highly recommend it to anyone looking for a school to be in the medical field.Isabel Rosas

This review is overdue. But I wanted to wait until I had been working in my field a couple of years to review. I graduated in 2019 with my LVN, and I was able to obtain my license in January 2020. I was well prepared. Passed my nclex on the first try. But I studied and I followed the direction the instructors and staff recommended to get there. Sometimes it felt like they were dragging us through the ringer, when it came to assignments, tests, clinical etc. But it was well worth it. I started my job confident in all of the basic LVN skills. Vital signs, GT, wound care, interpersonal relationships etc. This school taught me so much about myself. If you are considering a career change; or a jump start to your career. I highly recommend. But don’t go here thinking it will be easy. You WILL have to put in the work. Also another tip, communication is key. If you don’t let the school know what’s going on, they won’t be able to help you.Chynna Hooper

Garden Grove Concorde is what you expect out of a school. I love this campus. I enrolled here in 2006 for the Respiratory Therapist program and graduated in 2008. During the program, they provided all the resources i needed to get through all my courses such as tutoring, 1 on 1 help, and most importantly the most friendliest, attentive staff from the front the front desk all the way to the top. i would like to mention someone who has help through my toughest times, Lynda Carlos. When i was having trouble with my application process she would go out of her way to help me. She was like this with every student and every one of my class mates love her. If anyone is out there looking for a school that actually cares about your future and education, I recommend this school.Ken Torres

The school had NO placement for me to complete my extership. I was threatened to get dropped off the program if I didn’t find my own extership. During enrollment I was promised a place to complete my extership. To prevent being dropped off the program, I had to agree to do my internship at Jacob’s House. At Jacob’s house I had NO opportunity to do any office work but instead do housekeeping. This school is a scam!!!!!! My expectations were to be working at an office. This school only got me into DEBT!!!Marbella Okuda

As most of these comments reveal, this school is very bad at accommodating their students. They cancel on you and ignore you. It’s very unprofessional, I always felt uncomfortable going. This school is driven by money & greed. They don’t care about the success of their students.Leila Sanobari

This school is extremely friendly and professional. The professor want to help you succeed for a brighter future. I highly recommend this college. If you have any questions the staff is more than willing to help.zachary mattox

I am a passionate Nursing Instructor that plays an active role in my students training, comprehension of the true meaning of compassionate care, and solidify professionalism and team work in the work place. My students are going to change the future of nursing, by providing care above and beyond the state expected standards while knowing their scope of practice. I go above an beyond and even assist them in their Career Preparation and Interview Readiness; as a recruiter myself I know what industry Administrators are looking for and I ensure that my students not only know how to care but graduate knowing how to nail the job of their dreams. I also bills great teams and assist students from 16-99. Give me a visit some time and check out the campus. We have one of the highest pass rates for the California State Exam. Come join my class I would love to help you. Check out International Health Group on Yelp and see my students comments.C F

I am so glad I chose to begin my education in health care by participating in the CNA course at International Health Group. My experience here has prepared me for my future in health care, taught me skills and knowledge to excel. Additionally, the instructors here are so amazing, our instructor made the class so fun by letting us be hands on and told us real world stories that we will never forget. Along the way, I’ve met so many amazing individuals who all have a passion for helping others. These are people I will stay in touch with and network in the future with. I am excited to begin my career as CNA and climb the latter in Nursing. Our clinical experience gave us so much insight, experience and smiles. I sincerely am so grateful that I was able to attend this program! I could not have chosen a better place! Along with the staff being so kind and helpful! I highly recommend this place!Madison Brainard

I just completed the CNA course with Ms. Carla during this quarantine. Let me tell you, I had the most impeccable experience! Ms. Carla is the most kind, generous, honest, and caring instructor I’ve ever had — even surpassing my college professors. She always came to class with a bright spirit, and a warm smile (although we all wore masks, it was easy to recognize in her demeanor 🙂 ). She made the classroom a safe environment to talk about our studying & practicing concerns, practical life experience, and even how to handle our personal lives in general. I am so great full that I got stuck with such a fire-cracker of a teacher, and I will always remember her and my experiences with her as my embarkation to my nursing career. I would 100% recommend Ms. Carla as an instructor for this program to others!Sarah C

Excellent school. They have a CNA program, Home Health Aide, EKG Technician and all sorts of classes. They are ran by two RNs and thats different from most other programs that are taught by LVNs and they included all the equipment in my daughters program. She was working right away before the program was over and over half the class she was in the school some how found funding for. Unfortunately my daughter didn't get the funding but it was still nice to see that they helped many students in need. I highly recommend them. They are minority owned and a family business.Showtime Ryda

My BLS renewal was coming up, but I work full-time and work does not usually allow me to get time off. When you’re checking the AHA for available places, there aren’t a lot of places that are open EVERY SINGLE DAY and willing to work around your schedule. 👍🏻 Robert is the instructor you’ll meet! He’s an awesome instructor and very willing to help you understand what you need to know. This school provides excellent courses and will definitely be on my list to come back for anything.Johnathan Kim

1000% recommend PECA for any courses/certification that is offered, a friend led me to this company and I literally drove an hour out of my way for a BLS renewal just based on their experience. I wish all instructors were so easy to comprehend. I will definitely be back to take more classes the learning environment is unmatched.Brittany White

I graduated from the Dental Hygiene department at the San Bernardino campus. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The staff truly has your best interest at heart. They will spend countless hours to ensure the students feel confident and prepared for state exams and our future career. The classes are challenging as they should be. If you put the work in, you’ll succeed in this program. I passed all three state exams first try. On the clinic floor there are multiple instructors and different doctors on staff so you are able to learn from multiple clinicians. Beyond the educational portion, Concorde was like a second family to me. From walking through the doors being greeted by security guard LT, down the hall seeing Mrs. Ludwig’s infectious smile, to the staff lounge filled with inspiring teachers; I know I always have a home at Concorde and have mentors I can connect with for years to come.Dani Alcantar

As a student here I advise not to go to this school for the Respiratory Therapist class. You pay book fees for the ACLS and NRP and they don't let you keep the books. Then they don't tell you that you have to pay for the course because it's not covered. This school rips off there students and you pay unknown fee's. I don't advise this school and you are better off going to a different school. Plus for the last term which is the most important they don't even teach you and you don't go to a seminar for Kettering. They tell you good luck. This school is unprofessional and the RT director doesn't care about the students they just care about money. GO TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS ONE. It's too late for me but I could help out future RT students.Hailey Salvatore

Concorde has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my healthcare career! I got my LVN from a different school and wasn't too happy about the experience, so walking into Concorde to inquire about the Neurodiagnostic I was really leery. Let's just say when meeting with Melody Villa was amazing addressing any and all questions I had, I couldn't be more thankful for her and making me feel at ease in taking this step! After finishing the program I was able to find my forever career and it was all thanks to Concorde and their amazing staff. Thank you Melody for helping me and my future!jeriko carbonell

I started this one month program and I am very satisfied. Mrs.D was my instructor and she was the kindest; most helpful person. The course was very informative and I learned so much through the theory and hands on skills. Ak was very helpful and he made sure we got all our paper work done. I would definitely recommend Procarrer Academy to anyone who is interested in any CNA program.Cynthia Cee

The director AK was amazing, very thorough and present with all the students. My instructor Ms. Deborah was outstanding. I enjoyed her class very much as well as my classmates. Ms. Deborah taught us valuable information to prepare us for the State Exam and real life scenarios. Thank you so much Procareer Academy.Linda Reyes

This school is excellent in making sure students are will prepared for the state CNA exam. Staff members are readily available for any concerns students may have even after completion of the course. Materials needed are provided. Courses finishes at a fast enough pace where employment is availed shortly after.Ashleigh Love

Edwina is awesome, and the rest of the staff is cool too. I didn't attend this institution, but I was considering it at one point. Everyone was really helpful, even to my friend who needed a little extra help registering because she's not originally from the U.S. You should of course take the legitimacy and seriousness of this place with a grain of salt. It is a vocational school before anything else, so they do rely on the loans and potential grants of students to stay open, since they are for-profit. You will also most likely be dealing with people who aren't able to make it in a real university or college setting, and are not the sharpest tools in the shed, hence one of the biggest reasons I did not attend. Entrance exam is super easy; finished in less than an hour. Also keep in mind that this school will just be preparing you to take an exam, which will allow you to be licensed. They give you a certificate of completion, but if you are competing with other people for a job, if someone else has a degree in vocational nursing, even if just an associate's degree, they will get the job over you every time. Another review said that the school "stole their money," lmao. This person is referencing a deposit that the school makes clear is non-refundable. This allows you to take the entrance exam. They tell you to your face that if you decide not to attend, you won't be getting your $100 dollars back. It's not the school's fault you are an idiot and don't know their policies. Like I said, you are going to be dealing with people like this if you attend. Anyone that's applied to any university before will know that there is almost always an application fee even if you don't end up going to the school, but you don't see other students going around claiming that the university they didn't end up going to "stole their money." SMHBrent “thebar310” Ramirez

I just want to say that I have been wanting to attend this school for like 10 years. Due to work and kids, I couldn't afford to quit work and go to school during the day. I decided to call about 3 weeks ago and inquire about night classes. To my surprise, they were about to start a night program for LVN. I quickly went into the school and spoke with Edwina who gave me information about the course. Well, all I can say is that everyone is absolutely AMAZING! From Jeff to Edwina and everyone else that works here. I passed my entrance exam and I start class in September! Although it is a bit expensive, I am sure it will be totally worth it in the end. Update 11/01/2022 Ive been attending for 1 month and so far everything has been great! Definitely not easy but it was to be expected. If you have an I don't care attitude, then this isn't for you. This is a fast-paced program so you must be on top of your game. Also, the review from "Brent" down below is IMO a very negative one. To say that people "who cannot make it to a university" and people "who arent very sharp attend this school" is not very nice. For some people, this is their best option, either because of work or kids or because it might be cheaper than attending a university. Just because you attend a vocational school doesn't mean you aren't bright…. just like if you attend a university doesnt necessarily mean you are the smartest cookie. It all depends on the amount of effort you put into wanting to learn.Yuvi Villa

This school is amazing I graduated the CNA program just June 14th 2018 It went very fast,I can honestly say that the lord challenged me in almost every way possible,but I sure did not allow it to stop me I took everything given and fought through,so anything is possible.You just have to stay focused and study I couldn't have asked for any better Instructors… I highly recommend this school to anyone. I promise you it will be worth it 💯. Thank you Mr.Jeff,Mrs.Laura,Mrs. Gladys,and Mrs Edwina the program Director for being as amazing as you all are and for taking all your time nd hard work,you can definitely see that you all live to make others dreams come true God Bless You All I couldn't thank you enough. You all made my future a true blessing CNEI will always hold a memory I will never forget. I can promise all CNEI Staff that made this happen for me I will never stop…🎓💯🙏Angie M

I am very happy and excited that I have successfully completed LVN program in November, 2021, and just knew the result that I passed the nclex-PN exam today ^_^ I have a lot of thanks to all the professors and administration staffs and financial department personnel, who walked me through this interesting LVN journey. I felt very lucky to have amazing lecture instructors and internship practices instructors, they are very intelligent, knowledgeable, and helpful! They know how to teach effectively and efficiently, which makes students learning easier and faster. All the lecture instructors always push us to go the extra mile , they always provide informative materials related to future practices and also Nclex , that is why My classmates and I can pass Nclex-PN in the first try^_^ All the clinical instructors will show you all the skills step by step clearly that you need in the future career and they will make sure all the students understand the nursing skill steps. And they will lead students to different nursing facilities to practice, school help students get all the nursing skills even before we graduate! This college will also help students find good jobs after we get license, they really care for every student. I m going to have a new career soon as a nurse. I recommend attending here for all of you who wanna be a nurse ^_^Fujiko Sun

I had a really good experience attaining my Nurse Assistant Certification. Karen and Eva from the recruiting staff were super helpful from day one. I had no idea what the whole process would entail but they walked me through every step and made recommendations that proved helpful in my career. The instructor is very knowledgeable and ensures that you get what is needed to equip you to pass your certification. The staff continued to offer help even beyond the last day of class. I am happy I chose them for my initial certification in my nursing career.Liz Beltran

I had to update my review as my original 5 star was based on the teachers who made an impact with my learning. I honestly don't even know if the teachers are there anymore. The overall experience with this school is very mediocre: the admin side of the school needs to work on communication and their attitude. Stop being so pushy when you need info and actually have more patience when students(or potential students) need help.chick mod

To say my time at Allegiance Career Institute was beyond what I expected is an understatement. On your first day, the instructors will preface that they will over prepare you to take the state exam. As a naive new student in the course, I did not know what to expect. Mrs. Haydee has a unique, but effective teaching style that will not only prepare you, but instill the knowledge and wisdom you will learn in the class, to be applied into your daily practice as a nursing assistant and so on. Thanks to this institute, I was able to secure a job at a prestigious magnet hospital! I give my wholehearted appreciation to Mrs. Haydee, Ms. Ella, Mrs. Carmelita, and Mr. Jameson for all that they do because they truly ensure that you will be ready and a prime candidate in the workforce.Lisa Chu

Allegiance Career Institute has been such an amazing experience, not only was I able to really absorb all the education I received but make great connections with my fellow classmates. Working in the medical field and as a nurse requires teamwork, common sense and dedication to those in our care. All of which were principals we were taught and for that I’ll be forever grateful. If your looking to begin your nursing journey I highly recommend coming to ACI to get your CNA, RNA & HHA. Thank you so much for everything, to all ACI staff.Nancy Torres

21 Days and I’m done! Some good advice for incoming students: Remember that it’s only 21 days worth of academics and it’s very possible for even someone like me to finish! Try and improve everyday, I know I did. I have worked at a terminal hospital in the past as an EVS and I believe that this institute truly sets the tone for the preciseness you will meet in the real world. Please attend & review everyday and you’ll be much less stressed and much more knowledgeable! I wish you all the best in finding your calling! – BM ☺️Grisel Griselda

Just started the CNA class at Bellevue yesterday and I honestly felt like I am on the right path. Mrs.Williams-Jarrett is very straightforward and a fun instructor when teaching the lecture accordingly. She is also very welcoming and allows questions to be asked during and after lecture with a friendly nature. I am horrible with asking questions, so that trait was very essential to me. Ms.Sheila is also an amazing instructor. I haven't witness her teaching skills yet, but based on first impressions, I can say that she also wants us students to succeed and go beyond like Mrs.Williams-Jarrett. Now, they both are very friendly, but they can be serious when needed. So, I advise you not to take advantage of their kindness. I am thrilled to be apart of this team and can not wait to go above and beyond. Update (01/19/2022): For some odd reason I can't add another review. Therefore, I'm going to add my recent experience on my former review. The Bellevue Experience, IS.REAL. I can't thank Mrs.Williams enough for everything she has done to make my Bellevue experience the most memorable time. Mrs.Williams is the definition of what a compassionately dedicated instructor should be like. She does not give up on anyone and wants everyone to succeed and achieve our goals above and beyond. I can't forget the most amazing team, I had the absolute pleasure to be apart of. For once in my life, I felt included. Bellevue Career College of Nursing will forever have my gratitude and I am forever grateful to have been apart of this journey. Thank you again Mrs.Williams for believing in me and making this a worthwhile journey.Suzuen Hamid

I'm only about half way though my CNA program at Bellevue, but I wanted to share my experience so far. I felt a little nervous going into any program because of my horrible experience with community college and university. I felt taken advantage by my schools. Bellevue was the first and last program I contacted because Ms. Williams from the beginning was genuine and transparent about her program. Not to mention I called two days before the cohort began and she got me in on time. I've now had a chance to learn under Ms. Williams (head instructor) and Ms. Sheila (clinical instructor) and both women are beyond passionate and highly skilled professionals. Without a doubt I know I will pass my state boards with flying colors thanks to them. This program will push you to be the best there is and I know I'll always have amazing mentors to help guide me through the rest of my nursing journey. #thebellevueexperience ❤️Nicole Boden

#CHOOSEBELLEVUE ! If you are looking to enroll in a CNA Program or interviewing different nursing schools, Bellevue Career College of Nursing is the BEST. Instructor Ms. Williams is the reason my classmates and I were confident and well-prepared taking our Certificated Nursing Assistant State Boards. Throughout the CNA program the education and experience I received was so amazing. Completing my course Ms. Williams encouraged us all to continue our education in the healthcare field. I am only 3 classes from applying to a RN Program and want to work as an CNA through my schooling. I’m so happy I attended Bellevue and excited for my future working as a Nurse ☺️Dayana Edmonds

BEST CPR class I have ever taken… I needed to get my American Heart Association BLS CPR certification and saw this place on the AHA website. I reserved a spot on the AHA website (it was not located in this place's website for some reason) and then called to confirm my seat. The instructor asked if I could actually join a class THAT day which was awesome because I needed it ASAP. I give 4 stars because the building is down some creepy road that was super hard to find, I kept U-turning down van buren because there is no road sign to mark it. On the phone her accent made me think she said it was behind a "castle" but after I did a circle I realized it's behind a "car shop". The building looked super creepy from the outside and I had no idea where to park cause there was a bunch of closed fences, but I called the instructor and she reassured me she was on her way to open it up. So once i got past all the creepy building stuff and the 30min late start, Dr. Edith Amadi was a GREAT teacher. Like since my teacher in high school I have never seen someone care so much about CPR. She has been a nurse for a really long time and emphasized how important it is that we care about doing it right so that we don't kill someone on accident (like make sure their pulse is actually gone before doing CPR). She made sure she explained every part thoroughly and watched us to see that we actually were practicing the CPR correctly (in the past I have seen other instructors not care AT all about if you actually learned it). I learned the information so well that I only missed 1 question on the exam. I feel much more prepared to do do CPR now than I have after any other classes in the past. Wow wow wow! And it wasn't boring, thank you for not making it boring! I know they have CNA classes and are working on an LPN program as well. If she is also the teacher for those, I am sure you will have success. I attached photos of the creepy road and building in case you need to find it, I promise you won't get murderedAnna Pade

I am so grateful and happy to be part in this school,Dr.Edith she is the best,she’ll do everything to make you understand the classes she is very good person the secretary is good and the others and also the instructor who’s with you in the clinical she is good too good adviser, i love all the people who runs this school and im 💯 percent to come back here again😊thank you DR.Edith thank you all i am so happy i pass my skills and written states exam because of you guy’s i did it yahoo love you all hope you can help more people like me God blessed everyone 😘😊 i have a friend who’s gonna be in this school soon!!!If everyone who’s welling to get a CNA or LVN this school is good for you 💯 Alma Orourke

Best place to get your CPR class. They have walk-in CPR classes during the week, and they also have weekend classes, very flexible. Got my class and CPR card the same day I called to come in. This was my second time taking the CPR class with California Healthcare Skills, it helped that they sent me a reminder that my BLS card was exiring because I had forgotten when it was due. Instructor, Dr. Edith Amadi, is very helpful and friendly as well as her staff. They provided a comfortable atmosphere to learn in. If you need your BLS card ASAP, definitely come here!Eevee Zee