20 Best Lpn Programs In Los Angeles, CA (2022 Updated)

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

I was a student back in 2018. Came back for the spring 2022 semester, and the "president" Ms.Katrina VanderWoude, has ran this place directly into the bottom of the barrel. I remember when President Larry Frank was here. Good times. He was amazing. I never seen the problems I see now when he was here. Anyone else would have handled the pandemic better than VanderWoude. This used to be my favorite school, I was always saying to family and friends how much I loved trade tech. Well that time has passed. The outside of campus is filthy, the sheriffs are rude, they don't open the gates in the morning as they should, website is hardly updated, bookstore is garbage, no help for students in terms of supportive services etc. Its no wonder enrollment is low. LACCD can blame Ms.VanderWoude for that. The only upside is the professors. And yes I am fully aware Ms.VanderWoude is "Dr" but since lacks respect for students and staff then I will lack respect for her. Trade tech is my home school but I will be switching it to ELAC. That campus has surpassed trade tech in every possible way and I love going there for classes. I hope VanderWoude gets replaced soon for the sake of the campus.Karina Gomez

I am currently in the third semester taking the carpentry program. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a great school. October will be 3 years that I have been attending this college. I also got my GED through Trade Tech.The majority of the professors and staff are very respectful and kind. Update I finished the carpentry program and found a job in the construction field with great pay. I would definitely recommend Los Angeles Trade Tech Technical College to someone that wants to learn a trade or just take some classes. If you do decide to go put all your effort in your studies it will pay off.Michael Valdez

Nine pathways of education, from Automotive Transportation & Mechanical, and Nursing to Business & Civic Engagement, and Architectural Technology & Environmental Design. Committee check out the best kept secret in Downtown Los Angeles. Beavers……..Build!Gamma Whale

I transferred here because it offered a program I wanted to take. The first time, the class was canceled due to there being not enough sign ups. Fine. That was Spring and now we’re in the Fall semester. Once again, the class was canceled. It was canceled 1 week before the 2nd session was to start. I now only have 2 classes (a 3rd one was dropped because it overlapped the class that was eventually canceled). My teacher is cool so, no complaints. My online class…. it takes my teacher 2-3 weeks just to grade your work. I’ve done online classes at other schools and was graded within the week. I’m going back to my previous school. Just going to have to change my concentration.Jarmaine M

I chose this college because it was ranked as one of the top ten community colleges in California for online courses. Diversity is great, many certificates and degrees offered, and the counselors I’ve spoke with over the phone were polite and helpful. They wait until more than a month into the semester to process student loans – and the form should specify that it’s for the year. I filled it out thinking it was only for the semester. No return emails from financial aid in the matter. Overall I would recommend WLAC, but their admissions and financial aid offices need to work on responding to students.Jason G

The school was okay. The admission office is terrible. I enjoyed the professors they have great ones. Working here was bad there’s nepotism and favoritism allowed. The staff isn’t the nicest I think student should be respected a bit more and heard. As an employee here I know I tried to help as many students sincerely. The process needs to be more efficient. My experience here as a student worker was negative. As a student was okay because the right people guided me. I see other students were lucky enough to be treated well.Natalia Garcia

Graduated here in 2018. Yes the school is not perfect. but it is affordable and offers all sorts of academic programs for students & for those who are interested in learning a new skill. A few issues with the homeless people who easily make their way in the school's restroom and leave all their mess inside. A bit more security is also needed because of the area surrounding the school, but overall it's a good community college. Looking back now, I miss every moment I got to spend here. Class of 2018 !Ricardo Perez

Hello the college is full of students that live in the street and city is trying to make new parking structures but people can't afford rent payments. The next subject I want to talk about is the LA City Clerks office is hiring in November hopefully the election makes it better for independent voters to work more and help the community. Business administration can make changes in your life when you need accounting done but what about mechanical gang activities who will fight against immigration?Miguel Gutierrez

I graduated spring 2022 and is the best experience in my life. 2014 to 2016 the services are bad. When they build the student services building 2017 They are improving till now and a lot of students go there to enroll very good service now than before. I recommend to all students to take this college is a good.reel Woo

Adventist Health Center is conducting a Vaccine center at The Glendale Community College in the parking structure at the top of the hill right off of the 2 Fwy Off the Mountain exit. The staff are very helpful. There is very clear and strict mandates on masks and health protocols. Please follow signage and bring your masks. You will need your ID for check in. The nurses are very helpful and many of them have worked in the ER with patients and have seen the effects of the pandemic. So most of them are very happy to administer the vaccine and help prevent the spread of this terrible disease. We are all so happy to share the change in the world and grow together. There is Hope and these are the people that are here to spread that hope. 3👍🏼’s out of 3👍🏼’s the staff and Nurses are very helpful and thoughtful.SEAN GONZALES

Theres an old Armenian blonde lady in Financial Aid office with glasses, shes honestly and honestly the rudest person ive ever seen in my entire life. I dont know what was going on in her life that moment but she did not help me whatsoever to give her drop off my fafsa documents about academic appeal that I received from the outstanding counselor here in GCC. The fafsa that lady referred me to find a random person to help me upload the documents into the website which she didnt even told me what website to upload to. She had the worst attitude ive ever seen. I felt so uncomfortable that moment that I didnt feel safe for being around herArmo ArmemianHumor_

Love this school, but parking isn't great when a new semester starts. They do have tons of it, just isn't enough. Covid changed the parking issues, now there is parking galore.Carolina Ramirez

Beauty and peace would describe this campus. A very serene environment on the hill overlooking a big part of Los Angeles. Large acres of grass with everything looking like in order and clealiness. Towards sunset you get some incredible pictures of the beachfront. People also seeme very calm and helpful. Starbucks and other food and drink places all around the campus. At the very edge is a beautiful church.Andreas “Aris” Aristidou

Keen on watching beach volleyball ? LMU is hosting some of it’s practices for the beach volleyball teams in Playa del Rey. On the beach. See photo. The LMU campus in Westchester itself is adjacent to apartment complexes and businesses in Playa Vista. The list below provides a few examples: The Ventana Runway Apartments YAHOO! Whole Foods Tocaya Organic Restaurant FOX Honest CompanyDoerte Sennecke-Chow

Cool campus, serine and calm place to recharge after a year’s work. This picturesque gardens provide the perfect climate to reflect and rejuvenate. Temperatures are in the mid sixties all while floating in pure sea breeze coming from the pacific waves only 3 miles away. Try it; there’s a Starbucks cafe too.Lansana Bangura

I have to represent my school! I dont know about the other programs but I finishes the LVN program graduated in Jan. 2015 the nursing department is amazing!! The school really goes above and beyond to train us and give us as much experience as they can. Shout out to Dr. Haney the nursing director!! Love this guy! He is a nurse and guess what also a Physician. We his students couldent be in better hands. Like every school they are not perfect but knowing you have a dedicated and devoted director that is willing to play theory instructor, clinical instructor, and spend his nights and weekends helping you and your education incase his staff fails, thats priceless! He is a role model to all students and staff and proves it if needed. I have the luxury to say a Dr. Was my theory instructor in nursing school and my classmates and I slammed dunked the NCLEX yeeea!! About job hunting I recommend alredy being in the field before you go spend $29k on a program obviously. I was alredy a CNA for 2yrs. And it was easier for me to get a job. Which I got right away by the way! $22/hr start off pay couldent get better for me and my family. I am so thankful to this school. Mr.Lee you are deeply appriciated and loved as well!Carla Espinosa

Staff was very nice. However, the ultrasound program is not accredited. When asked about if and how many students were employed here or near LA after graduation, they only kept saying examples of very few students that got employed in other states and small cities, pretty much anywhere that would overlook the program not being accredited because they needed employees. And even then it took them months to find the job. You can't sit for the ARDMS exam after graduation until after you have a year of full time paid work experience (which will be nearly impossible to find a job with out having done the exam or going to a caheep school.) Do your research please before picking a college for the AAS DMS program. This one wasn't the one for me. I decided to go to an accredited school which was only $1,000 more than WCUI. Worth the money because the school is very nice, modern, and its less of a hassle to sit for the ARDMS exam (which ima able to do quickly with out the paid work experience because of going to an accredited school.)Jennifer Martinez

West Coast Ultrasound Institute has been amazing to me, and every part of my experience they have been positive and given me high confidence that I made the right choice when I picked this school to get my training. The equipment is always available and the staff are super helpful, going above and beyond to help me when I need extra learning, and giving me encouragement when I’m on the right track. Fariba is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in my life, she knows her stuff! As a lab instructor she is professional, Polite and she has great teaching skills, she cares about her students. When I need help she’s there, in class or out of class. Her instructions are very clear, with her lectures and techniques given to me and the other students to become more efficient sonographers. I know with these facilities and the staff here at WCUI, I’m going to be well prepared for a career in the field. I also just recently passed my SPI board exam. I’m very grateful for My Physics instructor &all the staff here. Thank you to all.Erojas C

Study! You have to take it serious. Show up, participate, study, study again. I graduated in 2019 Dec. There are some things that I wasn't clinically prepared for once I was on my own. So be assertive when doing clinicals and learn. If you drive be prepared to pay for parking everyday at campus! We had validations but it still cost about 5 dollars. The teachers I had were very knowledgeable and they change throughout the year. Also the teachers gave me references and even job recs.. When I say knowledgeable I mean in the field and nursing stuff not on teaching lmao!! I didnt give five 5 stars because they need a guidance counselor, I dont like one of the receptionist, one of my teachers was very brash, I'm missing some clinical experience, parking, and 3 people I know forsure didn't graduate or get licensed because they couldn't pass ATI. Ati is an online tutoring program.Rickel Allen

Good college and very helpful education to succeed and pursue your career. Graduated as an MA from Angeles college, CPR certified, and working on getting my phlebotomy license. Currently going to start the LVN program, couldn’t be more excited & nervous but Angeles college really helped me learn more about the medical field. Came in school without knowing anything to learning a lot, thanks to the best instructor Ms. Lopez! A very kind, patient and awesome person. Thanks to her I’ve learned so much and I can’t wait to learn much more in the LVN program. Great staff! If you have any questions or concerns they’re always there to help you in whatever you need, especially Ms.Eva and Claudia 🙂 one of the most wonderful people you’ll meet. Ready and excited to see what new things I’ll be learning in this program, thank you Angeles College!Kelyn Bermudez

Coming to Angeles college was an amazing experience. The staffs are really nice and Ms Lopez is an amazing teacher, everyone there are really helpful and they are willing to work with you on making it an amazing experience. I remember if I ever had any doubts or I needed help they're always willing to lend a hand. MS Lopez was an amazing teacher, she was my MA/phlebotomy teacher every time I had trouble or I didn't understand anything, she would always work with me and help me understand the material. Everyone who works in the front office are really amazing staffs. They help you set up your resumes, they explain how financial aid works, they help you work out payments, they also help with job search. It really is an amazing school.Kathy Ibarra

I do not recommend the school to anyone. I did not take the certified medical assistant exam right away and when I call them to ask them about it they said it was too late and I would not be able to take the exam. This is in fact not true. I found out I have 60 months from the time of graduation to take the exam. I misplaced my diploma and in order to get it they required me to come in in person and pay in cash and then return to pick it up. I need this diploma in order to sit for the exam and I work Monday through Friday 8 to 5. They are completely unwilling to work with me or help me. This is unlike many of the other schools available. I was very young and had no guidance at the time and will never recommend the school ever to anybody.coco cook

What makes this school great is the Job Placement Assistant Advisor Christopher Aono, he's a very Optimistic Guy full of energy always ready to help the Students. Although I only met Mr. Aono for only a month he has been very helpful for placing me in a clinic to do my Externship. From all the other staff he really reaches out from the rest by keeping in contact asking me how am doing at the clinic. Also he has a good Vibe that brings to the school and for him to be the First person to say congratulations to me for graduating and to say that he's proud of me for completing my hours and getting hired is overall great. Christopher Aono Thank you for your help.Andrew Ulloa

The class and professor Dr. Rivera was great ! But lack of communication with students is what this school needs to fix on. It can be messy at times how they work. They give out checks and my last one was never given because it was given to the wrong student. I tried calling the school and they would transfer me to different line and it seems like no one picks up the phone at all. They just have you jumping around and it’s like no one can help you out after all and you gotta find your solution to your problem yourself.jenipher reyes

I had a great experience at this training center yesterday! This facility is friendly, has great equipment, small class sizes, and we were fortunate to have a very knowledgeable instructor, Doctor Sergio. We had 5 people in our class, and we were encouraged to practice our skills as many times as we needed. There was plenty of equipment, and the equipment was new and up-to-date. The prices are better than other centers, but they do not skimp on quality. They even had coffee, breakfast rolls and snacks for us! Great learning environment and comfortable facility!Lynn Nottingham

Wonderful school and very qualified instructors. I initially chose this school because it is close to my house, but I am very glad I signed up for their CNA program. Both the classroom and clinical instructors went above and beyond to make sure we were well prepared for the state exam, as well as the office staff, who made sure we had all the paperwork in order to receive our CNA license. I am also thinking about signing up for an RNA class and there is no other school I’d like to take it at.Alexandra Campeanu

I took an ACLS class at the North Hollywood location and loved it! The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. Not only did I come out of the class learning a lot but I also had a lot of fun. The instructor, Sergio, was extremely educated and was extra patient with each and every one of us throughout the entire class. My favorite part of the whole experience was how we did scenarios and pretended we were running an actual code.Thank you for a great experience!Anna Bakalian

I graduated from CDI on June 2022! I passed my NCLEX on the first attempt with 75 questions! It was an amazing experience because of the friends I made along the road, helpful staff, and their financial aid! Kim Cooper truly wants to help her students succeed, but you have to put in the work and study hard! There were moments in which I thought I was not going to be good enough to become an LVN, but I made it! Shoutouts to Adrian and Robyn in which my opinion were the best lecture professors as well as the clinical instructors: Toni, Kim Taylor, Fae, and Kristy!Giovanni Bautista

Great school, great staff and teachers. their supportive, they work with you and give you all the necessary resources for you to be successful in your nursing career. The financial aid adviser is everything he helped me with so many resources i didn’t even know existed. no other LVN school can prepare you for the NCLEX Exam like they can i truly felt ready to take and ace my NCLEX on the first try and I DID. Thank you CDI. and Shout out to Adrian best teacher ever taught me everything i know when it’s comes to medication.Asia Nelson

This school changed my life! The staff members are incredibly supportive and always available for tutoring or anything else that you may need to get you to the end of the program and NCLEX ready. I have zero complaints. All of the instructors, both clinical and lecture, are patient and hands on. And the office staff is just as amazing. I recommend CDI to any one who is serious about wanting a solid start in a nursing career. I absolutely made the right choice by enrolling.D Woodard

Great, fun, and intellectually stimulating! My instructor was TAEZSA for my Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB /MOAB) certification class (required for healthcare workers) taught me the best life skills! I paid $70, which seemed steep. But hell no, it's not! I learned to get what I want without my usual pleading, begging, and arguing. I was required to take this class for a stressful job in the ER at a major hospital which treated a very challenging population that included the homeless and mentally ill. The skills Taezsa empowered me with my MAB class were so versatile: you can use them anywhere! Thanks to this class, I have become a more compassionate and aware person, much more attuned and perceptive to the discomfort experienced by those around me. I receive "Thank you"s all the time for speaking up for them and to stop the cause of their stress. Course provider Educate Simplify is also a very savvy with technology and social media and provided FREE PowerPoint slides and a humorous quiz before my class in order to prepare me. Every day, I use my MAB class skills to get people to stop smoking around children or nasty men to stop harassing young women. Thank you, Taezsa and Educate Simplify, for making me a better and smarter person with my MAB Pro class. I am enjoying my newly acquired superpower to get people to do what I want – only for $70 – what a bargain.the gmail

Educate Simplify..is in a single word FABULOUS!!!! It is a small CE office conveniently located on Wilshire Blvd…. the office space is quite comfortable and the cost of their courses is very reasonable. The business is owned by Olympia and has one other staff member Tasia…Both of these professionals are relax and knowledgeable in the material they instruct… both are welcoming and put you at ease the moment you walk in the door…. Tasia…is divine… Olympia is awesome… you attend the course do the work and you receive your certificate, CEU's on the spot or they file for you for your governing board,,YES it is that easy….. It is by far the only place i will go in LA for my CEU's in the future….dcnDavid Northrup

Educate Simplify / Creativeresol-ve and its Educational Director Olympia Resol RN, MPH is awesome!!! Very helpful instructor and fun class. The training center is conveniently located in Wilshire Blvd and is near to … EVERYTHING and EVERYWHERE. The small size nurse continuing education class is very helpful especially to those are refreshers. Two Thumbs up Olympia Resol. 🙂Jarrah Brillantes

I graduated as a LVN from CES. I greatly enjoyed meeting some amazing people along the way, there are some great instructors, Ms. Holden is amazing with theory teaching, and Ms Adele and Ms Mariya are so helpful and full of information during clinicals. There were a couple teachers who came with some struggles, but nobody said nursing school is easy! I passed my NCLEX on my first try and felt the school did a great job preparing me, even during the struggles that came with finishing up in the middle of a global pandemic, the school did great to make sure we graduated in time. Overall was a positive experience and I would recommend them! The office staff is also helpful and usually responds quickly with questions.Gohar Powers

Incredibly unorganized!!! I called a week in advanced to schedule my assessment test. The clerk (lady) confirmed i was scheduled an appointment for 5:30 03/06/19. Sure enough i call an hour and a half to see if i can go a little earlier she then states no one was scheduled for an assessment knowing i had a long drive! If thats how they treat a potential student who is willing to invest time and money in this institution. I wonder how they deal with helping their students obtain jobs after graduation! I am completely amazed how they are still an accredited school.italo guzman

CES College is a fantastic place to learn. Great teachers at an affordable price. Prior to completing the Massage Therapy Program I took the MBLEX Exam and passed it on my first try. I’m now a certified massage therapist in the state of California and I was able to do it at CES College for 1/5 of the price of the some of the other schools out there. I highly recommend both the school and the program.Nick Jaine

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

Pathway College is a great school anyone considering getting they CNA training done go to Pathway seriously! U will be ready to take your state exam because Miss B and Miss Cheri is the best instructors out there! I'm so grateful for them and I appreciate their patience and kindness.Barbie Barrow

I am very satisfied with the course that I took at Pathway College. The instructor was very knowledgeable and just a great teacher. She genuinely wants to see all of her students succeed. If you take this course at Pathway College you will be well prepared for the state exam.Velina Stewart

The instructor is an amazing person! She is very good at her job and I can tell she is one the greatest instructors out there. I also say that anyone committed and motivated can achieved so much. I took my CNA training here and I loved it.Raymine Ramon

I called Veronica because my baby was refusing the bottle and I had to go back to work. Little did I know, she wouldn’t only fix my bottle problems, but also my baby’s sleep and eating schedule! My baby had been refusing to take a bottle from 2 months old to 5 months. I had to go back to work and wanted a safe way to transition from breast to bottle without forcing my baby starve or take the bottle. I knew that I wanted a skilled postpartum doula to help me with this issue. I immediately felt comfortable with Veronica because she was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my baby’s eating habits and patterns. She advised me that it would take 6 days to have her transition from breast to bottle. 3 days to create the habit, and 3 days to reinforce. Veronica was extremely patient and nurturing with my daughter. To my great surprise, she was able to feed by baby with a bottle by the end of the first day!! She even texted me a video with my baby draining the end of a bottle. I was so shocked and so relieved! Veronica is truly an infant care specialist that understands the habits and behaviors of babies. Her style is affectionate and patient. My baby seemed to recognize that she was a friendly person and that she knew what she was doing. Instead of playing games with me (putting her to tongue in front of the bottle or biting it), my baby respected Veronica’s experienced hands and knew bottle time was “all business.” Veronica also has an amazing ability to be present but not intrusive. She was in my house for 6 days and was present without feeling the need to constantly engage me and talk. I was happy with how professionally she conducted herself around my husband and her punctual nature. Veronica shows up impeccably dressed in a uniform and takes her job very seriously. Above all, she makes clear that she is there for you as a mom and tries to understand your needs. Although I hired Veronica just for the bottle refusal issue, she also graciously helped me create a nap schedule for my baby. Prior to getting on the bottle, the baby would only nap after nursing (on my lap). Veronica helped establish a routine where baby was fed at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm. Not only did that help create a predictable schedule for my baby, but it also allowed her to have nap times after she fed. With a full belly, she started napping at regular times. Veronica even taught me how to put the baby to sleep in her crib. This have gave me a sense of freedom I hadn’t felt since the baby was born! I was finally able to start exercising and getting things done around the house. Hiring Veronica changed my life. She has a genuine desire to help fix any issues you are having with your baby! She has 21 years of experience and has the ability to teach both mom and baby. She is also an absolute joy to be around. She has a lovely energy and truly loves what she does. Don’t hesitate!! Contact Veronica and watch your baby woes go away!!Rashmi Rikhy

Veronica was our night Baby Nurse for three months shortly after the birth of our child. Veronica came referred from a friend and upon meeting her, it was clear that she is not only incredibly well versed in infant care, but also kind, professional and respectful. Veronica’s depth of knowledge regarding infant care is exceptional. Whether it was questions about sleep training, feeding schedules, bottles, baby massage, etc. – Veronica knew the answer. Veronica immediately formed a strong bond with us and our child. We found her to be attentive and reliable in all aspects. Veronica showed up on time, prepared, and always in a good mood. She answered any questions we had and made the whole crazy newborn experience as easy as it could be. Veronica’s experience was a huge asset as she could provide us with the peace of mind – that was particularly important for new parents. Veronica put our mind at ease and allowed us to become stronger parents. We leaned on her expertise and her advice when days felt hectic. Given the opportunity, we would work with Veronica again in an instant.Dorian Berger

We made the right choice with Veronica as our post partum doula! After coming home from the hospital, her presence was truly a lifesaver for us. To have all the things we read in books reiterated in-person by a new parent educator was so helpful in getting us on the path to success. Veronica's hands-on approach is appreciated, especially after little sleep. As a newborn specialist, not only did Veronica take great care of our baby, she helped get down the swelling in my legs & feet with massages. She also taught me different breastfeeding positions to accommodate baby's changing preferences. On top of that, when baby was asleep, she made sure all the baby's bottles, clothes, blankets, etc. were cleaned & put away. She felt like a part of our family. Would love to have her back in the future.Lova Yazdani

The enrollment processes with Anahi was the easiest and most satisfying part of the journey, she makes you feel confident that everything is being taken care of. The payment process with Elizabeth was a extremely headache free experience, Elizabeth is not only there to collect payments but she tries to connect with the students by asking simple questions about how their experience is going so far and how things are going at home. Now Mrs. Mara is by far the best instructor I’ve ever met in this facility. She teaches with clear and understandable lessons that makes it basically impossible for you to struggle with the class. A true definition of “you get what you pay for” 🙂ed perez

Choosing St. Jude School of Nursing is one of the best decisions I have made to jump into the nursing field. The moment you walk into the office you are welcomed my Elizabeth & Mariela. They explain everything and I never felt any pressure to join the school. My instructor was Ms. Mara and she was freaking amazing. The way she taught the class it was so easy to learn. My classmates were amazing. We all meshed together so well.Akilah Lucas

Rafael really focuses on the importance of bedside nursing care, the good side. If you want to have a solid start or dabble in nursing/medical field, I recommend St. Jude Nursing School with Rafi! Best mentor, teacher. Elizabeth is literally my life coach, helped me spiritually, emotionally, and I appreciated that so much. Anahi really gave me the drive to finish, and I'm glad I made the decision to start my journey here. 🙂Rommel Lejarde

This school only cares about the money you pay them. I remember the director contacting me so many times in a week to pay my past due. I was still waiting for my VA benefits to kick in. Then I was told if I don’t pay by this date, I will be removed from the program. So I applied for a loan to pay off my past due. After that I was never harassed again. I expected a lot from this school. From great didactic instructors to clinical instructors. But that did not happened. I only had one good didactic instructor. My clinical instructor was lazy and always complaining. The leadership did not care about you. Just their well being as a school. Your grades don’t matter. Also they did not care if you are a military veteran. There were times that I had to clock in using my phone which is not allowed, but my clinical instructor was always late so I couldn’t clock in using a computer. I was removed from the MRI program because I was DISHONEST. Instead of helping you to improve, they just remove you from the program because they got what they needed from you. MONEY! No kind of remediation whatsoever. Just after your MONEY. You’re better off with Unitek where they care about their students emotionally, spiritually, and personally. Being a nurse is way better than being an MRI tech.👎Ervan Valdez

I applied to the Gurnick Academy ultrasound technology program ( San Mateo campus ), At first I was getting constant email reminders to complete documents before the deadline date . After I completed everything I had an panel interview set up , the interview went well overall but I was asked a certain question that I didn’t completely understand and when I hesitated ( and felt nervous ) the interviewer rudely responded with frustration at my delayed response . At the end of the interview they informed me that I would receive a response within 3 weeks. Within a few days I received an email demanding that I complete a financial aid form within that day “ just in case” I get into the program even though I hadn’t received an acceptance letter. Well.. 3 weeks passed and I sent a follow up email kindly thanking everyone that attended the interview for there time and consideration . I didn’t get a single reply back from that email , a month after the interview day they emailed me informing that I didn’t get in and should try applying next year . The negative reviews I read after the fact are correct , it seemed like they were only after money .Amani Abdaw

I have had the pleasure of working with Gurnick and their students for over 4 years and can say it has been a wonderful experience. The MRI students sent to my facility for clinical training are professional, hard-working and team players. All my Technologists are Gurnick grads! A big thank you to Elena Danilova for building such a great relationship with me and my facility.Kimberly MacDonald

LA Fire Card will officially be my go-to place to recertify for my ACLS/PALS/MAB/LA Fire Card, etc. I must preface that first after my initial experience. On Wednesday, I took the LA Fire Card online course. It was a 4 hour live class which seemingly went by fast. I found this place via Google. I was able to sign up online with ease. The offer courses every single day which is super convenient, especially if you’re in a time crunch (which was my situation). In addition to flexible time options, they also have flexibility when it comes to how you take the course. You can do it online or in person. There are so many options that you can’t not find a convenient time to get it done. I love their format. The price for their courses are very affordable even if you need a STAT option. I have used competitors and I would easily come out of pocket at least $300 dollars or more (including books/materials). LA Fire Card does not have to worry about me going anywhere else. I love what they’re doing here and I hope it stays that way. Thank you LA Fire Card for getting me right! Oooooh and did I mention the very generous bonuses and perks you receive after you complete your first course with them? When I heard that, I nearly fell out of my seat! Listen, these folks are legit. Just try them. Get it done and thank ‘em later. They will take care of you!!!! I definitely will continue sharing with my friends!d felder

I registered and took 2 classes with LA Fire Card, the hospital fire and life safety class as well as ACLS. For both the classes, the instructors were knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic. The classes started on time and finished on time as well. For the online fire safety class, the class ran pretty smooth. I was able to log on with no issues and really learned a lot of things that I didn’t know about fire safety in the healthcare setting. For ACLS, the in-person class was really fun actually. It was a combination of the AHA videos and hands on practice, which made the class go really fast. I see myself using LA Fire Card for all of my AHA classes and definitely coming back for fire safety when the time comes. They find a way to make content relatable, relevant and fun. They give real world scenarios and how you would apply it to situations to make your life safer for you and everyone around you. Side note: they have a deal with the parking deck for discounts and set proper expectations to make sure you arrive to class on time. Coffee, tea, candy and light snacks are provided to sweeten the experience as well.Kaitlyn Cabello

LA Fire Card saved my “fanny” two days in a row! Couldn’t of have asked for a better experience!! my nursing agency asked if I had a fire safety card and I found “LA Fire Card” online who was able to offer a same-day interactive live course, and I received my LA fire card that same day!! What a lifesaver! And the course was actually very engaging and full of fun learning, relevant news clips, and useful safety tips for the hospital, and home, or anywhere(i.e., clubs, concerts, etc.). I learned that most people really don’t know how to use a fire extinguisher properly, whether standing too far away or not aiming at the base for example. I really learned a lot about how fast a fire can start, spread, and burn down a whole building! It was really a good course! The very next day, my nursing agency said I needed a management of assaultive behavior (MAB) card and Crisis Prevention & Intervention card (CPI) card… well it was LA Fire to the rescue again!!!! They were able to get me into a same-day course so I could get both cards that same day! I am extremely grateful to have foundLA Fire Card online! They are #1 in my book!LPB

The clinic's physician Thomas Farnham, M.D. is ready to administer the proper dose of methadone to meet any patient's needs.Many methadone clinic's physicians do not believe in dosing above a certain dose of medication.In clinics where the physician places a limit on the amount of medication they are willing to prescribe, there is a chance that the patient may not receive enough methadone to quell their withdrawal symptoms. I recently transferred to this clinic from another clinic where the physician refused to increase my dose because of tolerance development. I had a very difficult choice to make-Stay at the clinic that I was at; or find another clinic where the doctor really cared about his patients.This clinic really cares about helping their patients-All of their patients, not just the ones that fit inside of the box.craig powell

The staff is great they've truly put me on a path to recovery. I can't thank them enough from the counselors, to the nurses, to the staff everyone Is super friendly. And they work really hard and still have a smile because they want to help people. The city needs to give them all a raise because they save people from the horrible cycle that is addiction! If you are scared about getting clean don't be just call and talk to someone at baart they will help you and walk you through this program. I used to wake up thinking I'm never gonna stop taking pills because I was afraid of withdrawls. That one call I made to Baart completely changed my life, methadone is great for stopping withdrawls, and the support that they give you helps alot in maintaining your sobriety. Thank you all!K M

I searched the ends of this world to find the medication I am now on .when I came to this clinic Dr. Still didn't prescribe it .I told him about this miracle wonderdrug . And how I needed to get on it to get off the substance tha was quickly wrecking my life . The following appointment I was given this miracle wonderdrug I was seeking and searched the ends of this world for . Today I am happy to say that if it weren't for this doctor and this medication I would not be alive today . Thanks to Suboxone and my doctor I have the chance to sharey testimony with you guys . This doctor has not only saved my life but has helped me piece my life back together a piece at a time . Thank you Dr. FarmhamLorena Esparza