20 Best Rn Programs In Riverside, 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 think financial aid is run by Dr.Seuss. It’s a literal circus. They barely answer the phone and Stacy is brutal. I think she wrestled in the WWE. I simply and politely asked about my financial aid app and she punch me in throat so hard I started singing Ave Maria. I didn’t even know I knew the song. Oh and Brenda in records punched me in my chest so hard my shoulders clapped. She was pretty adamant about me not transferring. Do not step on campus without your PPO being updated.Donovan Bradshawe

This is a great university with students from all around the world, very beautiful buildings, gardens and sport facilities. It was a fantastic experience to study there for an year and enjoy such a nice atmosphere. Just be aware that you need a car to travel in weekends, for Riverside itself does not have many attractions, though it's a cozy city.Michael Rachid

Beautiful campus. So green. I love the Eucalyptus trees. It’s quiet in certain areas and social in others when students are around. A little something for everyone. Nice pathways for both walking and cycling. There are benches all around the campus to provide ample sitting areas to either just rest or to study with solar powered charging stations.Sajleen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please just go to a community college. These people just want your money. I went in to talk to Yolanda about any existing debt i had with them and she gave me the run around for over an hour and a half saying she was at the bank. Instead of speaking with me directly she just had the secretary tell me she’d be back soon. It wasn’t until someone higher up noticed me waiting and he reffeded me to the financing office. Yet on the other hand all the new potential student were seen immediately and the first thing they had them do was go see if the qualify for financing. That alone shows that they’re only in it for the money and once you get the loan they’re couldn’t care less for you. When i went here they promised to have tutors and great teachers. I ended up with a teach who after 3 months stop showing up. And during his time there he would just have us read our books alone and he would give us the test answers before we took the test. When i would ask for a tutor the people in the office would always tell me they didnt have anyone available. I wasted over 10 grand with this school for nothing.Joel Pine

I oroginally started college in antelope valley area. Where i spent time at avc and lancaster beauty college but I did not graduate And then I started attending Southwest college Where I stopped college again. Then in 2004 I got pregnant and restarted college at Bryman college in West Los angeles ca. But now there closed down and then I started looking to further my education even more so I went to american career colleges. and I started criminal justice at uei twice once in south gate and once in riverside ca but when I checked in this last time I was willing and ready to graduate from uei college I made the time for school even when I was on my busiest days even at while working on the job now im I have three weeks left for college when Im thinking im going to finish college and go to my extern site. It wasnt even happening because all the kids I have. And Im going to another school after this college. Im moving to hollywood after this. And when obstacles comes in my way I avoid them.takieda posey

I just completed my 1st class day. I was impressed with the staff. My instructor seems to be very knowledgeable, and patient. I am an older student with some special mobility needs. They have been very accommodating thus far. I'm looking forward to getting into the course, it seems challenging. They do offer a variety of class schedules to accommodate most anyone's needs. I chose evenings because I'm a night person, but most choose evenings because of work hours. This is the third vocational college I've attended. So far UEI has exhibited more caring and professionalism than the others. The previous Vocational College I attended I was taken back by how the Admissions Director treated students, including myself. I did have a sit down with her eventually. Reminding her that I wasn't a 19 student fresh from high school. I was, and am, a 17 yr. Disabled Veteran. So far UEI has been respectful of my age and special needs. I would recommend UEI to anyone serious about thier education.Paul Patterson

Best CPR class. I have had. It was given by a Firefighter named David. It was the most interactive, engaging and funny CPR class I have been to. He made the students feel comfortable to ask questions and consistently asked if we had any questions before we moved on. He made me realize what a serious and important skill this was and made sure we all did it right like it was 2nd nature. I want to send my son's dad in next, because he made it fun and important. Yet, not like work or a chore not even a little bit.Karina Corral

Erik was a fantastic instructor. Not only did we receive the basic information for renewing our CPR/BLS certification as a nurse, but he also gave several instances of knowledge he gained through his many years of experience as a firefighter paramedic. I very much appreciated that. It was a great class, I will definitely be signing up again in two years.Teri Merchant

Instructor Eric made the course very interesting and I enjoyed it because it was not boring at all. He taught us not only the AHA information, but also added real life experiences and things to remember when we're actually at a scene. I recommend coming here for you BLS certifications and I'll be coming back as well.Tiffany Aoi

The instructor was very knowledgable. He presented the material in a way that he correlated and gave examples that connected to everyday experiences. He made the class go by pretty quickly! The classroom was cozy had it's independent AC. The necessary equipment was really available and accessible. The classroom is inside what looks like a roofing company and as I stated previously it was within the same building but still was independent from the other company. Would definitely recommend.triguenacn5

If you are reading this please know the following: 1-Parking is by the black fence. 2-Joshua is the best trainer i have ever come across. (I have been taking BLS classes since 2005) He is punctual, very knowledgeable, able to explain things with such an ease, not boring at all. 3- You will want to continue to renew with them…I do!Jessica M

This class was in great detail the instructor was easy to understand he made sure everyone was up to speed. This is my second time taking my BLS with them and I plan to be back in two years for my next renewal. They sent me a reminder that my renewal was coming up which I loved.Melinda O'Brien

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

This is THE WORST school DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. Find a better school. They are incompetent liars. You WILL NOT leave with a quality education, you will be ill prepared for your nclex. Most of my class that stared in 2019 never passed their green light, never passed their nclex, never graduated even though they completed the program. Go to Summitt I hear they're great. I graduated in January still have not received anything from the school, I passed my nclex in august, they lied and said they'd pay for my license not 2 months later suddenly won't. BEWARE of this school, they're a shoddy school with the highest staff turnover I've ever seen, and the "nurses" who work there are horrible examples of what a nurse should be. RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN FROM THIS SCHOOL, DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY, go get a quality education elsewhere. You'll thank me later.ZERO STARS.Chel Cush

Career care institute. I initially enrolled because I wanted a better and brighter future. I had one of the best instructors I could have possibly asked for. From lecture, labs, and even admin was extremely helpful throughout my whole course. They are really there for their students and have a strong team of leaders. I would recommend for anyone seeking a position within the medical community to pursue their career and highly inquire attending CCI. They offer a variety of certifications to get your dream job within the healthcare. Safe to say, I am a well knowledgeable Medical Assistant working side by side w/ top of the line providers. Thanks to CCI and the great staff.Neyra Godinez

I don't know why it won't let me change the location of the school, but I have no affiliation with Moreno Valley. I will be attending the RN program in Lancaster, CA and I cannot wait to embark on my new career. I started the LVN program while waiting to get into the RN program later that year (it only starts once a year in Oct.) When my RN application was not submitted I left the school. I am returning now to complete my RN degree.Mary Martel

This place is a scam! It asks for a lot of information plus $200 Zelle payment on top of a $60 background check we must pay and do ourselves. I have been trying by email, phone & txt for over a week. No one has responded till today, she said she couldn’t believe the website took my info & payment since no class schedule is available and that they are all booked, till next year. I plan of contacting BBB and getting refunded. What a waste of my time! Please don’t waste YOURS!Nora Valenzuela

So I about 2 weeks ago I called this college and the numbers displayed on the site were wrong. Then under my google review they gave me another number to call. I went to the college today with an appointment and waited an hour. The women in the back was on a personal call the entire time then she came out saying she is takin her lunch. She asked for me to fill my paperwork out then leave it on the counter with all of my information in it. I am so upset.A. A.

Whats going on with this college I have been calling, texting, sending emails for 2-3 weeks, and no person is there for pick up the phone, I went there for state exam, and they did not send my results; my entire class already received their results and Im here 3 weeks still asking myself if i passed or not!😡Jehova Nissi

Decided not to complete my MA program. This school was terrible to communicate with from the very beginning. No one gets back to you in a timely manner unless you are making them lose money. They don’t go over all the information you should know before you start the program. I was unsure of my conpletion or graduation date, after reaching out to multiple people I was finally contacted to be told I start externs the week after. I assumed all my hours would be completed after I finish my classes, they failed to communicate I would need to quit my job to do a full time externship, which is a very poorly planned out experience. Im not blaming the school for my bad experiences at externs since you go to an actual office, but they definitely do not prepare you for the aggressive field you are walking into. I finished my classes with a 3.9 GPA and aced my certification test first round, but lack of practice and structure in the classroom made me feel like a failure in the actual field of work. Im not saying don't go to this school, just be weary of what you’re walking into. As stated before I was an excellent student and had no issues with my class work but the communication on the schools end makes it impossible to complete.Miranda Loke

The electrician program teaches you a lot of theory and nothing on sorely needed experience. It would make for a great electrical engineering education, but unless you worked as an apprentice already, this is not how to start your career as an electrician. I will admit the skills I acquired and learned are valuable for engineers. I'm hoping one day they train engineers with what they teach. EDIT: I do wish they didn't tell me an electronics technician and an electrician are essentially the same job because they really aren't. I never got hired as one several months after graduating here. Because of this expectation I still regret going and wasting my money that could've went to the job I intended to learn about. A few years later since graduating and I still feel like I got scammed. If they were honest in the first place I wouldn't have lowered my rating.Aslon Christy

SIVC helped me fulfill my dreams. I entered the Construction Managment program 14 months ago. I learned so much information about the construction industry. For the classes tha gave me struggle my counselor assisted me with a counselor. I attended in class and online. I loved both. The teachers are knowledgeable in their field. They make themselves available for questions and advice. The program was hard for me. I studied every waking moment. You get out what you put in. I never thought I would be graduating at this stage of my life from a accelerated CM program. I now have a internship with the company of my dreams. This school gives you the tools you need to be successful but you have to be committed. If You are serious about your future. Come check them out. You won't regret it. Keeping it real. Graduate 8/18/22👩🏽‍🎓👷🏽‍♀️🎉🎉🎉Karen Parker

I’m glad I chose to attend National Career College. Everyone is very professional, carrying, and fun. I Loved my teacher Mrs. Claudia she always wants the best for her students. I appreciate Crystal for going out of her way to help all students . Joseph, who helps with the Externships is awesome. Robert and BJ are so wonderful, always taking care of students needs. Everyone is very kind and they all want their students to succeed. I would recommend National Career College to anyone in my community.Amine Boyadzhyan

I went to this school and graduated the Vocational Nurse Program. If you are hardworking and really want this you can do it. They have other programs too, Dental Assistant, the Medical Assistant program etc. The staff is extremely helpful.From the Nursing team ( DON and teachers , administrative staff , finance with Ms Rosemary I had a pleasant experience. I had my hard times but the entire staff was supportive. I am truly happy I attended this school it has changed my life for the better .!!Aisha Saidou

I started my MA program on August of 2020 and have had a great experience. Immediately when I entered the school, everyone was very welcoming. There are many people here that care not only for your education but also for your well being and will check up on you from time to time to see how you are doing. Education online is pretty straight forward and is not hard to understand. I am mostly happy about the friends I made along the way and would help me whenever I was having trouble.Daleann Rodriguez

Wonderful staff at Best American Healthcare University (BAHU). I highly encourage taking the in-person classes as opposed to the online classes, you’ll learn more. I took the online classes and did just fine. I can’t stress enough how important it is to listen to your instructor (Ms. Morgan). She knows what she’s doing and knows what she’s talking about, so listen up. She is literally the key to you passing the CNA exam, I’m living proof of that. For online students, here’s some info that might help you: 1. Start the modules immediately/as soon as you can. 2. Don’t expect anyone to hold your hand throughout this process. 3. Know exactly what you need to do so that you are ready for your test (complete the 160 hours of modules, attend the required in-person classes & submit all necessary documents). 4. For the skills test, do NOT solely rely on old out of state YouTube videos. Most of those videos are there to give you a general understanding of skills and should not be taken to heart, especially if you’re testing in CA. General advice: if you studied at the Riverside location, take the test at the Riverside location, you’ll be familiar with the environment & supplies which will help you on test day. On the day of the test, your anxiety and nervousness will cloud your memory so practice the skills until it’s second nature. Good luck and welcome to BAHU.Iago Netto

Excellent RN Refresher Course for newly grad nurses and nurses that have not worked for a while to increase ”confidence” and feel ”ready” before they go out in the workforce. I enjoyed the Easiness to read of text books and how everything was nicely organized as modules to take exams online. I would honestly recommend this school as it really helped me feel ready to go back to work after being out for almost 19 years. By the way, I got hired to work at a children’s hospital while taking this course and I attribute the fast hiring due to me taking a refresher course since I had not worked in a while.Delia Miller

DO NOT EVER GO TO THIS PROGRAM. completely unprofessional, ill-informed staff, and volunteer location (especially Pomona valley hospital) is poorly managed. We would grade our own tests and just tell the teacher how much we scored. Site instructors would just sign our attendance logs and let everyone leave early. The program director Dr. Jane is rude and condescending. The first thing they asked me when I sign my paperwork is "Okay so when can you start paying". They have you pay them through PayPal? Don't waste your time here. Glad I quit the program when I did. This is a scam.Kevin Wiens

Received both my PALS and ACLS certificates through this company. I would highly recommend this company because the prices were extremely reasonable and the instructors were detailed in their teaching.Veronica Lozano

The class instruction was great, instructor was pleasant and funny everything was set up and ready to go definitely would recommend and will renew my BLS there in the future.Lady Shalamar D'Antignac