20 Best Rn Programs In San Diego, CA (2022 Updated)

As a current student at Platt, there have been two things that have really stuck out to me about this college. A big thing I've enjoyed and really noticed at Platt is how incredibly passionate about teaching and the subjects they teach the teachers are. They genuinely care about each and every student and only want what is best for each of us. The teachers also all have industry experience and are only want to teach the most up to date and important stuff to help students succeed after graduation. Another thing I have truly enjoyed about Platt is the family atmosphere the school has. Everyone is always willing to help everyone and the school has a very laid back atmosphere. Despite this though, the school finds ways to push you harder than you've probably ever been pushed. I've learned an incredible amount of valuable knowledge about not just what I'm studying, but also about the industry and life in general. I have attended community college, and a big state school (Ball State) besides Platt and of the three Platt is my favorite, the state school I felt like I was just another student, I meant nothing to the teachers, at community college, the teachers were passionate but they lacked the proper funding to provide us with the proper equipment necessary. Platt provides all the equipment I need to succeed, and the teachers all know my name and make me feel important. This is why I would recommend Platt to anyone interested in the fields of Digital Media and Design.Sean Hunsche

Filmmaking finally feels accessible to me because of Platt College!! I am a Digital Media major focused on video production. Platt took all of my previous credits and is a veteran friendly school that offers a full time, yet flexible schedule. Platt uses hands-on learning to teach editing software like Premiere Pro and After Effects, but also gives students access to industry standard production equipment like a sound recording booth, a green screen room, and an entire equipment room. Each class focuses on the student building a portfolio. I now know how to create amazing special effects and my own industry level sound. And let’s talk about the campus! It’s small, easy to navigate, and parking is ample around the school when the lot is full. The campus has a cool vibe, it’s comfortable, tons of bathrooms, vending machines, and an open door policy with an amazing staff that cares about each student. Seriously, the school director has come to the screening of all of my class’s films! Not to mention the school always does cool, fun little things for holidays. We had a costume contest where winners won ACTUAL CASH, and a Valentine’s Day raffle with doughnuts! I’m so glad I found Platt. It’s a good school that gives you the tools and knowledge to achieve your dreams. I’ll catch you in the credits. Kimmy JusticeKimberly Justice

I had a great experience at this school, taking home my Associate and Bachelor Degree in three years time! This review though isn't going to be about the school but about a very special person named Celi Yankajtis, Career Services Director. Celi, along with all my teachers, have helped me become successful. Celi, in particular though, has helped me land TWO jobs. One for a startup app company and another recently at a local web marketing firm. I cannot thank her enough for the dedication and care she has for the students and their success. She truly loves her job and truly cares, the proof is with Alumni like myself. She continuously posts job openings in the schools career services job board and always goes above and beyond to help students find work, especially for those students who show the desire to succeed. I warn you though, DO NOT WASTE this woman's time! She truly is there for all the students but if you don't show effort yourself then you are wasting her time which she could be spending on students who want to succeed. Thank you Celi for being an amazing student advocate!!!G

I saw The Messiah here on Sunday. Campus is unbelievable and it was wonderful to feel God's presence on a school campus again. The entire production was amazing and I could not have enjoyed it more. It's very worth finding out more about the story of how it was written first, so when you watch it live you'll have a deeper appreciation. Parking is an issue here and make sure you go early when you do. You'll be greeted by a friendly face who can direct you from there. Who could ask for anything more?Kyle Whelehon

A whole lot has changed since I was attending here. The name of the mascot has changed. Also this was called Point Loma Nazarene College. Speaking of changes, one thing that hopefully hasn't changed is the cafeteria food, most college cafeteria food SUCKS…NOT HERE…the food is/was catered by Marriot. What an incredible location to go away to school. The campus as a whole is unbelievable. I didn't attend to long, only have fond memories of this college.Peter Johnson

Parent perspective!…. What a welcoming. Totally personal. Sincere. Heartfelt. You're not just a number here. The campus…clean, safe, many places to study outdoors. The view..are you kidding me?! Makes me want to go back to college. The faith…AUTHENTIC AND INTENTIONAL not just "Christian" in name only. Rigorous academics = challenge, growth, sharpening! Can't help but humbly gratefully brag my daughter is a student.Arnold Argao

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

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

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

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

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

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

I heard that USD is an excellent private university. They have highly accredited teaching, law, technology, language, environmental and psychology schools, as well as a number of others. I also heard that their physical education school is quite good. USD is one of our nation's top rated colleges in regards to higher education and just to get admitted, you must score fairly high on the SAT ( Taking the ACT can always helps too ) and presenting the admissions evaluation committee with a high school GPA that shows that you were in the top percentile of your graduating class is very beneficial; it also helps to have done some volunteer work and to have been on at least one or two high school committees. All of these combined together should help you gain admission to USD. This college is quite competitive-as are most of our best colleges nowadays. Most of USD's professors are seasoned-the best in our country-and very demanding; graduating in four years means a lot of hard work and can be a wearisome task and often taking a couple of summer session classes or a class or two during Christmas break can help one graduate within this time scale. They do offer scholarships however, these are difficult to get and student loans ( Federal Educational Grants can easily surpass fifty-thousand dollars a year! USD's tuition is at the high end of the scale, especially if you live off of campus ( The City of San Diego is amongst the ten highest priced "cost of living" metropolitan areas in the USA ). There are hundreds of nice condominiums, townhouses and apartments within the surrounding area however, the rental rates for a one to four bedroom unit start at about $900 to $1200 per room ( living together ) per month or about $2200 for a two bedroom townhouse/apartment, to $3500+ for a three to four bedroom ; I'm just giving you a general idea…it's a might expensive to live anywhere in San Diego. USD has many of the most beautifully designed buildings in San Diego; architectural masterpieces. Tourists who come to visit San Diego often include this private university in their sightseeing itinerary, as the photographic opportunities around this campus are simply marvelous; especially on a clear winter day from about early afternoon to sunset. They have a small visitors center, as you drive through their main entrance center and if you get lost, you should stop and ask a couple of students and they may be able to help you? There's a lot to see, including San Diego's famed Tecalote State Park, which lies just below the north side of this university.charles chiles

The campus is pretty. The teachers, at least those who are fluent in English, are mediocre, and those whose English language skills are very poor, are token so this campus can brag about being diverse. The dorms are so noisy that it is impossible to do any work in one's own room or get any sleep before 3 a.m. The people responsible for policing the dorms are too lazy and callously indifferent to do anything, and no matter how many complaints are made, it is a nightmare to live in the dirty, smelly and horribly noisy dorms. The religious classes, which are mandatory, are a total waste of time and not based on any accurate facts or historical accuracy. The head of the Student Health Center is dishonest and harmful, willing to smear any student she takes a hatred to. There are no responsible administrative officers to be found if you have a problem. This is not the place if you care about getting a solid and admirable education.Susan Lea

The University accepted my son to the credential program August 2011. After 2 years and more than $32000 in tuition he is not being allowed to do his student teaching because, in the opinion of some professors, he lacks the skills they require. These professionals (who demand that the credential candidates be able to reach and teach all students no matter what their learning styles or disabilities) should be knowledgeable enough to bring out the best in a young man who has wanted to be a teacher since in the seventh grade he was chosen by his teacher to tutor other students in reading. The professionals who are standing in the way of his dream need to evaluate their own teaching. What did they do to ensure my son's success in their program? What can they teach others when they themselves have failed as teachers?Mark Leonard

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

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

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

I'd like to think that because of Covid, there is a lack of help from this college. I have been trying my very best for the last month to do everything myself without the help from any employees at this college. I have not been contacted regarding how to get enrolled, registered, what classes I need, financial aid, etc. I have been struggling since I have submitted my application to this college. You basically have to figure out everything on your own which isn't hard for me to do because I was walked through the steps from my previous college who actually took the time to help me out. While I understand quite a few things, there are some things that I don't understand and that I have questions about but getting into contact with anyone at this college is very difficult. Even through emails, no one responds. This college lacks the skill for helping their future students. I believe that I have done everything necessary in order to be a student but getting in touch with a counselor is the biggest problem. Making an appointment with a counselor via zoom, is quite a struggle and I have messaged quite a few employees at the college but yet, I still haven't received any responses. I am about to give up and just try somewhere else although this college is very convient for me, it's not worth the struggle and hassle at this point. 😔Mary McDonald

Great atmosphere. Their financial aid office needs help though. I started my fasfa around May and I'm trying to get in for the fall. I sat down with the students that help you with the fasfa form online so I don't do it wrong. I had to wait for them to approve it. They told me to bring my parents IRS info, even though I used the retrieval tool. I had to do a dependent verification form. Turned in copies of those. Then asked for my W-2. Then they asked for another verification form. Just constantly asking me for things I turned in. It sometimes takes them weeks to let you know what's next. So I learned the hard way the previous year that they ask for these forms every semester. They didn't tell me until I was applying for another semester. First year student trying to figure them out. I lived in El Cajon when they were asking for forms making this process extra annoying. Apparently they had to restart the process for the new semester. Don't ask me why but this is the most annoying part of school. I advise making multiple copies of whatever they ask for IRS FORMS, W-2, AND TAX INFO. They'll ask for it next semester and start it months before to avoid lines. I'm grateful there is a financial office though or school would be ROUGH! Thank you. EDIT: THEY MOVED TO A 270PERSONAL

City College is represented by the San Diego transit people, MTS, as City College Trolley Station, a cave, possibly Plato's, remarkable for grime and an expansive range of social behaviors not common in the quiet halls of ivy and higher education. The City College Trolley Station, is, of course, the gateway of San Diego's always expanding skidrow that could be seen as starting here and continuing to 25th and Commercial. San Diego and the real estate community promotes skidrow as being the East Village, but it's not really so much a village as it is a refugee camp. And it is getting bigger every day and will one day engulf all of downtown and possibly as far into the neighborhoods as Hillcrest and North Park. City College Trolley Station is what San Diego is becoming, or is, and what could a college want more than to be so inextricably tired to the dramatic representation of San Diego's future , the (San Diego) City College Trolley Station?Range Cow

I've been a at USU for a year now working on my Masters in Nursing and my FNP, and I really love the whole experience ( well, except the lack of sleep from working full-time and staying up late to do homework!). There is no slacking! These professors are on top of it! The curriculum is challenging, and every class is laid out in such an organized structured way so you know what to expect. I received my Bachelors in Nursing from Clemson University and I have to say, I much prefer the close friendships, and friendly caring teachers at USU. Even though we are from all over the United States, I feel more connected than I ever did sitting in a classroom once a week and missing work. This program is definitely doable while working full time. Did I mention challenging? But the professors are truly the VERY BEST!! The system is user friendly, and I encourage anyone sitting on the fence, to get off and get your degree! We have a major nursing shortage which is projected to worsen over the next few years, we need you!!!Cynthia Strader

PLEASE STEER CLEAR and opt for a non-profit institution instead. The application process was absolutely terrible. I was working with Troy to apply to the teaching credential program. He gave me a list of items to complete, and was unable to have my transcripts reviewed to waive the CSET (I have an undergrad degree in the subject better before turning them in. I finally completed my application and was told I’d get a decision within two days. Two days later I checked in and still no decision and was also given false information about financial aid by an enrollment officer. I checked in again and still no decision made. I check in again and they tell me there’s a glitch in the system and my application was never processed even though Troy told me it was being processed. Even after the semester has started, I’ve yet to receive any decision. This has NEVER happened to me in the past but I’ve also only attended non-profit institutions.Beliuye

OMG…please run far and away from this school. They are disorganized. They mess up on your student accounts and you ending up owning more than what you signed up for. They screwed up my student loan and now they left me with a $15,000 bill left to pay on my own. I've had nothing but headaches from this school. They don't try to help. Your better going to a state funded university or a real university that has better organization. Don't waste your time or money here.Jer Lightrings

Two years ago I had the good insight of enrolling in Concorde's PTA program. The program is run by knowledgeable Physical Therapists invested in quality education (Mary, Sam, Laura, Kelly, Dennis). They provided me with the necessary tools to start a new career and enter the work force feeling competent with my skills. The school has a department dedicated to assist graduates find a job, Alvy has personally helped me with this, he even rendered a mock interview so that I would show up to a possible employer as a strong and coherent candidate. Because the program is so well organized (from prerequisites to clinical rotations and even when/how to signing up for your board test!) it is easier to have a balance school/personal life. And when you approach the school, Karl, the security officer at the entrance, is the most welcoming and kind person that will ever open a door for you.Yawi Griffini

My experience at Concorde has truly been astounding. I joined the Medical Assistant program and my teacher Ms Tameka was nothing short of a great instructor. She was very patient, compassionate and dedicated to ensuring that every student learned even if it meant staying late or adapting the way she presented materials.The Financial staff Eva and Peetee were very efficient in handling my paperwork so that I could dedicate my focus to studying and be successful. Upon completion my graduate employment specialist Rocky was a true rockstar. I had no faith in using their services but this guy was very helpful in making sure my resume was top notch and that I was interview ready and confident enough to land jobs and ask for the money I deserved. I am very thankful for all of the staff at Concorde for helping me to be a success in the healthcare field today!Neshia B

I attended Concorde Career College for the Medical Assistant Program and after completing, I am now a graduate!. After completing my externship, Rocky Ramirez who is our graduate employment specialist assisted me with my resume and employment opportunities. Not only was Rocky very helpful but he goes above and beyond on ensuring that his students are fully prepared for the next step. He was always available when I needed his help, always checking in to see how things are going. You can definitely count on him for anything. Thanks to rocky, I am now employed! He surely does the best job with helping each one of his students at Concorde! :)) Thank you again Rocky!!Gabriella De Soto

This is a great school. I would definitely recommend this college to anybody wanting to learn about Chinese medicine as well as massage and acupuncture techniques. School feels very complete and the staff is very knowledgeable. It's exciting to work with such professional teachers and to learn so much that's such an accelerated rate. I personally am very excited to attend this school and would recommend it to anybody that is looking to become certified and massage or acupuncture and so much more. The facilities are generally pretty clean and well-kept as well as stocked pretty well. The library is full of so much material that you can't really find anywhere else. Student alumni have a lot of ability for employment as well as Clinic hours. I've noticed that a lot of our teachers are former students themselves and I think that says a lot about the school. The dean is a very Hands-On open door policy type of professional. And the students are really wonderful people and it has been a pleasure to work with such ambitious people. They do also have a bookstore and a small Cafe where you can get all of your reading material as well as a bite to eat. They are very covid compliant even post-plandemic. And I think it's really amazing how they have set the school up so that many different medical facilities are represented on campus. I'm very excited to continue my education here as well as very grateful for this opportunity. One last note I am a disabled veteran and they do accept GI Bill as well as vocational rehabilitation chapter 2930 31 32 and 33.Corey Robichaud

Student Clinic played a very important role in my health and well Being. I went there with a Thyroid problem, namely a goiter, and wanted to avoid surgery. I went there for about 8 months continuously and learnt so much about the Acupuncture way of healing and dealing with the body. Students worked on me, supervised by well seasoned teachers. I was the kind of person who likes to learn and empower myself in taking care of my well being. They did not hesitate to answer my questions and guide as they did the treatments. I suggest to always have it be a two way street. Engage in the process. Do not just lay there and leave but ask questions and make sure that you're learning and empowering yourself into this holistic way of looking at the body and health. I loved it. I am so grateful. Also, I could afford it better. Students always friendly and doing their best because they are learning and want to strengthen their skills and be the best. I did not do the surgery – did not need to….Lamees Mansur

I started coming here about 3 months ago. I had head to toe issues, while they are not 100% resolved I am about 50% better than when I first walked in the door. With only about 6 sessions. Issues from chronic all over body pain, hearing loss, digestive, migraines, restless legs, thirsty not thirsty, anxiety, like I said head to toe. They have treated me so gently, carefully and thoroughly. They take their time making sure they're precise with their questions and technique. I highly recommend this school. They have some amazing people here and I am so grateful I was turned on to this place. I have committed myself to a year of treatments, and my 8 year old son comes with me now, too. I'm sure I won't stop at year but with the amount of issues I have, they didn't happen over night and won't go away over night either.AthenaMarnae

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

The first class I took at ICOHS was parasympathetic massage with Karen Heine Zlatic, a patient, kind holistic health practitioner/teacher. I now think of her as the mother of massage. She is a perfect introduction to this school. Her energy is nurturing and the intention is set. This is a professional school, with heart and soul. The second class was circulatory massage with John Economos, a jovial teacher who starts each class with Brain Gym and leads each class with deep understanding of the body, humor and professionalism. Julia Plunket teaches all kinds of interesting classes on all things nutrition, herbs and supplements. With 40+ years of experience coming through with a clarity and confidence from hands on work helping people correct imbalances naturally, Julia is a wealth of invaluable knowledge. From Hugo Anguiano, I learned an ancient form of Ayurvedic massage. Hugo is a serious teacher with a great big soul that comes through his teachings and one cannot help but feel guided to do their best under his instruction. He offers a variety of modalities and energetic classes that I look forward to learning before my education is complete here. Currently, Martine Melilla is guiding a beautiful seasonal Women's Spiritual Journey. I heard fellow students chatting about her classes well before I experienced one for myself. Her reputation proceeds her. Martine brings an elegant island goddess energy into play. I am fresh out of my first day of this class and I want more. This is going to get good! The administration are competent and spiritual people, as well. Alison was my first point of contact. She always greets you with a great big smile and a hug. Veronica is here making this "house a home" away from home. You often are surprised with healthy snacks and drinks she sets out between classes and if ever you need comfort, a conversation, or to ask a question, Veronica is someone who is eager to help. All over ICOHS, you will find areas where student services has been thinking of some ways to soften the edges. Veronica's a busy bee, always looking to improve the students experience because as she says, "We wouldn't be here without You!". For me, who I share my energy with is important. I have found ICOHS to be a safe place to learn, with instruction and guidance from well educated instructors who are passionate and have time invested in their mode of holistic health. It is easy to feel the excitement the instructors have passing down their knowledge. I had previously attended 800+ hours at another holistic school that I learned so much good stuff from. I came to ICOHS with skepticism about how much more I could possibly learn. I'm thrilled to be getting a deeper knowledge, confidence, and understanding of how the human body works holistically. I am very happy to share this in hopes that we all be so blessed to find a perfect piece to our puzzle.DeAnna Ponder

Extremely friendly institution that has created a community fostered from people who practice holistic health. The atmosphere created by the community is one that is warm and welcoming. I have met many great peers at International College of Holistic Studies. We have bonded over one commonality – holistic living – but have found that there are many more interests that exist outside of our hobbies. Thus, International College of Holistic Studies is more than just an institution, but rather, International College of Holistic Studies has created a community of like-minded individuals that continue to give back. I highly recommend checking out this institution, even if you are not interested in holistic living. There are some really great people here.Brian Biddel

This massage and holistic healing school has been in Pacific Beach since 1989. They are state licensed, GI Bill approved (Vets welcome!). With SEVIS / Homeland Security Approval, they can write M1 Visas for foreign students. Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist and Massage Practitioner and Nutritional Counselor are only some of the certifications they offer. The massage clinic is run by students and if you want a deal on a massage, this is the place! On Monday evenings they offer free Vet massage and lecture/massage to the public. Check out the web site for current speakers.Andrew Mansker

Holy moly. I can't believe it's taken me 6 months to write a review about this AMAZING PLACE. Let me first start off by saying care was the second person we spoke to about our pregnancy after our first pregnancy in which we lost the baby. Over the phone Care, made us feel, seen, loved, heard, and understood. I knew this lady was sent from some holy land where only truly RADIANT people came from. She gave us the timelines when to take classes, newborn 101, breastfeeding, and hypnobirthing. She told us what to have ready, what to do before birth, and she doesn't say this in a way that's like pushy and weird. She says it in a way that's like wow I trust her opinion and her knowledge. We took all the classes, listened to her meditation, bounced on that ball! We did it all!! And cannot thank her enough for the laughter, tears of joy, knowledge, and readiness she equipped us for before birth, during birth, and after birth. If you are looking for a birth class. This is the one. She is the one. All the teachers in the other courses were extremely helpful, we felt ready to conquer the world. We felt so empowered during our birth because we knew our options and we were prepared and that's what this place does for you. I've talked to so many mom friends who didn't take classes and always wish they did. If your searching for a class because you think maybe you want to know more than what you know from word of mouth or Grey's anatomy then this is IT!! There is no one else I would trust other than Care and her team to make birth feel special and normal!!!Care even dropped off food and goodies for me and my husband after our baby was born! Just because!! We didn't ask and she did this out of the kindness of her heart knowing we were new to San Diego and our community wasn't built. Well she is now apart of ours and words cannot describe how much we love her. Thank you again care and teamAthena Gutierrez-Salcido

My wife and I went into Hypnobirthing with an open mind but I was convinced it was something I probably didn’t need as it’s not me giving birth right? I followed my wife’s lead as it was important to her and she had heard wonderful things about Care and her program. I’m amazed, as I shared with everyone at the end of the class, how little I knew about the process and how valuable this class was. The videos, discussions, workbook exercises and training were excellent. It was truly way beyond what I thought it was going to be. I learned some humility in this class and I genuinely feel like I am as ready as possible when we welcome our baby girl into the world this November. I didn’t admit it at first, but there was a small sense of fear about birth and living up to my wife’s expectations with the process. Care was an excellent educator and was more knowledgeable than I could ever have imagined. Not only did I learn about the process, but I learned about what to expect, and how to develop a plan B, C, and D if plan A doesn’t happen. I’ve been through a lot in my life with the military and getting sober after a long battle with addiction and it takes quite a bit to make me emotional. The sessions where my focus was 100% on my wife and getting in touch with our baby really had me at a loss for words. Care’s leadership through these exercises helped rekindle a magic in our relationship and I am so grateful for it. There is a tremendous connection to our baby that Care has helped us build well before she enters the world. I highly recommend this class to all expectant couple’s as this class was transformational for us. Thank you Care.Matt W

I reached out to Care when I was about 20ish weeks. She was so loving since she picked up my call . I wrote down every single advice she gave me and began my journey to reading , nutrition , setting up a duola and booking hypnobirthing classes. We absolutely loved them and highly recommend ! I am currently at 40 weeks and 5 days. I have to be honest , I panicked when I hit my "due date" . It felt like my unmedicated birth dream for my baby fell to pieces . I emailed Amy and Care prior to our 40 week OB appointment knowing that "induction" and "your baby is late" words would be part of it. Amy replied right before our apt and gave me such a piece of mind to follow my gut and to remember that baby Is NOT late . The apt went smoothly and I was able to make the choices that made me feel safe: getting my cervix checked for first time . Tonite I was blessed with a text from Care asking if I had a minute to talk . She was like an angel . I needed to talk it out and she was ready to listen , to empower me and to bring me back to safe zone . I was able to understand that I am not alone , that my body is not broken , that there is time , that I know my baby, that I have trusted this journey for 9 months . And NOW is exactly when I need to Trust nature even more . I can't thank her enough for taking time out of her night to call me . I will forever remember tonite . Which is also full moonFamilia Rivera Vargas

I have had my shares of CPR training classes so I guess I can say I know what to expect when doing these trainings, Watch a lot of blah blah videos 🙄 then practice training on the CPR dummies and then Testing. So I expected nothing the less from this training I had today. Boy was I wrong Lisya was our instructor and was so AWESOME also hilarious. This class was really fun to take and very Interesting. Lisya explained everything we were going to cover and do in her class as well as made it such a fun experience for co-workers who never have taken a CPR class. I’m not going to lie I was a little jealous for the new comers since they had such a fun and exciting experience lol jk 😬 (not 😑). I would like to thank Lisya for being such an uplifting trainer and for being patient with our class and making us laugh half the time she also would make sure to ask questions or answer our questions throughout the training. You are doing such a great job Lisya keep up the amazing work!Elizabeth Gallegos

Lisya is great. She gave us ample opportunity for questions and was very entertaining. We took this class primarily for the infant portion, and I felt like we got what we were looking for.Lien D

Very knowledgeable in her course. She explains the course rather than using text book method that can be a little confusing if you are not familiar with the terminology. Great class.Ashton Powell

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

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

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

Please splurge the extra hundred dollars and go somewhere that has professionalism and respect for their students. I went with San Diego medical college because for the 1600 or whatever it was they claimed everything was included over the phone. (it wasn’t we still have to pay for uniforms, finger printing, final exam,etc) They were also super nice and welcoming over the phone until your payments started going through. I could never call and ask a question or go to the front desk lady without receiving some sort of attitude or being brushed off as a whole. i missed a few days of class for my wedding which i informed them of at the beginning of the classes and it wasn’t until weeks after that i finally got my make up classes scheduled THE NIGHT BEFORE. as a matter of fact i worked with one of the clinical instructors to schedule my remakes and then was told by the higher ups i couldn’t go through with it because they wanted to charge 50 per remake and reschedules had to be approved. Ray was a great lecture instructor and Mr Mac was great but the lady that runs the office was awful. i didn’t receive the email before our exam with instructions on what to wear and bring and when i got there i realized i was missing some things, tried to ask the front desk lady what i was missing and she completely brushed me off and said it wasn’t her problem and to talk to the people from state. They are a very money hungry company that don’t care about their students let me save you the frustration. go somewhere else.Larissa Luthge

Where do i begin, waiting months to hear back about an exam date. The level of unprofessional behavior displayed with no sort of communication every time we asked for any sort of info we never heard back or got put to the side but whenever any sort of payment was due only then was the staff eager and happy to help. The rudeness from one of the front desk ladies was insane she was so condescending and rude for no reason she talked to some students like they were plain idiots. You are better off going somewhere else even the training was very subpar in my opinion if you really want to learn and develop any skills i would steer elsewhere. Like i said everything was so incredibly unorganized. I moved to the may class in order to graduate and get my cna license as soon as possible and i ended up testing until august. My classmates and I constantly asked about testing, about our BLS e-cards, about our powerpoint slides for studying that we randomly were denied access too. The price is too expensive for this level of disrespect as a customerKevin Luna

i live in Bay area, found this school online. I moved to San Diego for a month, the Nurse Assistant Program was a 22 day program. I found this school affordable and cheaper than the other schools.The Instructors are amazing and explain things in detail.If I did not understand , the instructors kept explaining things at all times. They also give Free tutoring class after class and on Saturdays. It was a great environment , we were all like a family. Gong to missed all my class mates. Especially explaining skills and practice Ms Tuba was great and a great Instructor, She gave us Saturday back up training after class training. Ms Amy clinical Instructor was all supportive and made the training fun and easy. Call them you will not regret. Tell them that Memet referred you. Give them a try, please. I have seen may Instructors but especially here in San Diego Medical College all the instructors are professional and made things very easy. Good luck with your medical Carrier.Mattias Memet Bilgin

Amazing free classes! Great campuses with updated equipment. Why did I pay for my undergrad degree again? The only downfall is that some of the people in the classes may be a little slower to grasp concepts than others. Patience is a virtue when receiving free education.Joniene Swick

I took a private in-person Red Cross Wilderness First Aid class here. For a class they do not normally teach (and also to a bunch of non-healthcare professionals), Daniel and Chris were absolutely AMAZING instructors. I never felt like they were just reading off of the PowerPoint presentation slides to the class. They were engaged instructors that would ask for questions and feedback from members of the class and were highly knowledgeable in everything that they were teaching us. They both come from very different backgrounds but their real-life experiences make them great instructors and bring a lot of extra value to the class. I found so much value in the real life scenarios that they walked us through after the classroom training. They took us out back of the office onto a little hiking path to make the "wilderness" piece of the training more real and hands on and they did a great job of providing feedback on how we did handling the mock scenario as well as answering all of the questions that we had. The classroom and facility itself was very clean and organized. They had a break room with coffee, water, and snacks available to participants and even the receptionist at check-in was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend taking classes from here as it's a wonderful facility with great instructors. I left feeling better prepared and more confident helping out in a medical emergency in or out of the wilderness!Sarah Jamison

I went to their Mission Valley location in order to get my BLS a few days ago, and the experience was great! Patrick is a wonderful instructor; his anecdotes about his own experience and jokes made for a fun and relaxed class! He also gives you reliable feedback on your technique. The 3 hours of the course just flew by so quickly and smoothly. I definitely recommend Express Training Solutions for anyone looking to get their certifications. You can get a free pen and tote bag too (the choice of color is up to you).Tammie Doan

I have taken two courses here so far, one provider course and one instructor course. Each instructor here is knowledgable, entertaining, and presents the material in a concise manner. The admin staff is very responsive and you will always have someone answer the phone if you give them a call. They are very flexible and helpful here if you were to run into any issues or have questions. I highly recommend this training center for all of your class needs.Alexis Prusz

Where do I begin? I’ve been wanting to take this program for the longest, for like 4 years. When I finally had put the money together to take this program I decided to finally sign up and I literally do not regret it. First of all, Phil is such a good lecture instructor. I have never done so well on tests before and I was able to pass all his exams. I am not saying his tests are easy lol but he made me feel so motivated to pass the test. Everything he teaches is what you can expect on his tests as well for the national exam. I ordered a national exam booklet to study more but I didn't end up using it because the booklet the school gives you and everything Phil teaches you is enough to pass the national exam. Your classmates will become your friends at the end of the program. You guys start bonding by the time you have to draw on each other. You learn to trust each other. Now for the drawing instructor, Candice. She is such an Amazing instructor. She is so patient/kind and she is also funny. She makes you feel ready by the time you have to go to your externship site. Melania is also a kind/amazing person. She helps you find an externship site that works with your schedule. Candice and Melania thank you so much for everything and for helping/giving me advice during my externship. Phil,Candice, and Melania you guys deserve a raise! What to expect from the class: The first 2 weeks it’s lecture and for those 2 weeks you have a test on Fridays. You need to pass those 2 exams in order to get approved to take the national exam. For your third week in class Phil does a review of everything you learned plus he goes over common test questions for the national. Then the fourth week you take the national exam. For your fifth and sixth week you start drawing. You do not dive in straight away to draw. You get to practice first on a fake arm. After that you start drawing on each other. You have a final test for the drawing portion. After passing it you get approved to go to your externship site. I decided to go to the MCRD, the best decision ever. You learn a lot there and you get the practice you need and plus Candice and Melania are there to help you out. Shout out to Mr.B thank you for helping me out as well at the externship site.Angelica Diaz

A friend of mine recommended PhlebotomyU back in December and I am glad that I took his advice. My class started in January 2020. The class is a month-long, the first 2 week is lecture and light hands-on training. The lecture part is taught at a pace which anyone could easily grasp the material. The last 2 weeks is all hand on phlebotomy training. They give such a clear and concise instruction, and individual attention until they feel that you are capable of doing it on your own. By week 4, everyone in my class looks very confident, they talk and move like a professional phlebotomist. By week 4, I was very confident in my skills. During the class, you will meet staffs all of them are CPT. For my class, Terry was in charge of lecture, Melania was in charge of front desk admin, hands-on training and practical exam. Andrew is helping with individual hands-on training and Thomas, he is in charge of the externship program and your main obsever/professor in MCRD externship he is also the main hands-on instructor with Ms Melania. PhlebotomyU is unlike any school, they provide externship as soon as you completed the lecture program. Some school will take months to get in an externship program or you have to find one yourself. PhlebotomyU has several locations across San Diego. Some externship takes about 1 week to complete some can last up to 4 weeks to complete, it is all up to you which ones you chose. Their dedication and willingness to help each and individual student succeed speaks volume. I give the program and all of its instructor especially Thomas 5/5. Thank you for all your help. Junmarko DelgadoMark

I was stuck working a dead end job for years and didn't see a way out, and took a chance at PhlebotomyU to seek a different career path. I only had a high school diploma and hadn't been to school in years and had a lot of apprehension coming into it, the team here at PhlebotomyU came alongside me to take me step by step through the course, through the NCCT, and into the internship necessary to achieve my phlebotomy license. Aayan, Terry, and Thomas have created a family dynamic with efficiency and passion for learning, I had such support and so many tools and resources made available to me. The class size was very comfortable and intimate, I was challenged but never pushed out of my comfort zone. I was able to accomplish things I never thought I was capable of thanks to the team here.Amber Blank

MedEdSys is my preferred way to earn some CEUs online as a health care practitioner. The website has a variety of courses to choose from, and the prices have remained reasonable for years. The course material are informative, but fairly straightforward, so completing and passing the course test is rarely a problem.Marty C

Mededsys is the absolute best way to earn CEU's. I'll be coming back for more all the time now that i have experienced how wonderful this company is. Thank you Mededsys!Shelly Westfall

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