It was a great experience doing my CNA classes in this school! Staff are very helpful, they will…read moreguide you in any situation you want to ask and learned the right way of doing things or skills that will help me do the right job as a CNA.

Extremely LONG but way overdue review. Let me start with…read morethis: if you are a Black woman or any student who expects to be treated with basic respect, stay far away from CAL ACE. This school is a disgrace and should be shut down. The five-star reviews you see? Many of them are pressured out of students while they're still in class, face to face with staff. I personally witnessed this. Several of my classmates told me privately that they had negative experiences too--but were too scared to speak out publicly because of retaliation or fear they wouldn't pass. This review isn't just mine--it reflects what many of us went through and whispered about behind closed doors. I attended in July/August 2024, and from the moment I walked in, I had doubts. The school is inside a shopping plaza with a fish market, and the environment is beyond unsanitary. Bathrooms were filthy--cockroaches, dried feces on the floor and toilet, overflowing trash DAILY. The classroom was crowded, disorganized, and the curriculum had tons of spelling and grammar errors. Yet they charge nearly $2,000 per student. It's a money grab, plain and simple. But what really broke me was the way I was treated by the staff. Marilyn, one of the owners, was cold, dismissive, and clearly had a chip on her shoulder. She refused to answer my questions, lied about not having a printer when I needed to reprint a background check form, and acted like I was a burden anytime I needed basic help. I still tried to push through because I was on a strict deadline to start nursing school. Then came the incident that pushed me to the edge. We were asked to review our attendance, and I noticed multiple errors. I went in person to clarify. Instead of asking me a single question, Marilyn immediately accused me of leaving clinicals early. I was stunned. I showed timestamped proof from my Clipper card showing my exact travel times, and she still repeated the accusation over and over. Then she brought in Dino, the instructor, who flat-out lied and said I had left early. They ganged up on me. A random woman in the office also inserted herself into the conversation because my voice was raised--which, yes, it was, because I was being falsely accused of something that could cost me my nursing future 10 plus times (not an exaggeration). I was shaking. I had done nothing wrong. I found my signed attendance sheet from the day in question after 30 minutes of digging. It proved I was present. Did I get an apology? No. Marilyn tried to claim it was a different day. I shut that down too. It was disgusting and clearly racial. The tone, the disbelief, the ganging up--it wasn't just a mistake, it was a targeted attack on my character. Cliff, the owner, came in "to help" but was immediately accusatory, but eventually just agreed. He updated my hours online, but the emotional harm was already done. A few days later, I was called into the office again. I assumed they were finally going to apologize. Instead, they told me they were "concerned about me becoming a nurse." The audacity. The falsely accused me of something with zero evidence. Marilyn didn't even know what the word "accusing" meant. I wish I was joking. I had to explain it to her. She eventually gave me an apology, but it was insincere and too late. That moment stuck with me--being made to feel like I did something wrong for simply defending myself. On top of that, Cliff frequently made inappropriate comments during class. One student--who was only 17--said her mom (a former student) warned her to stay away from him. He made us all uncomfortable. During our CNA test review, I couldn't remember one of the skills, and in front of the whole class, he told me my response was "pathetic." Not only was it unprofessional and humiliating, but again, I was balancing multiple jobs and college courses while still showing up and doing the work. He later apologized when the room cleared, but it was clear who he respected and who he didn't. The only decent instructor in the entire program was a kind black man whose name I sadly forgot. He was respectful and actually listened. BOTTOM LINE: CAL ACE does not care about your education, your dignity, or your future. They care about your tuition and keeping their shady operation running. If you have another option--take it. This place needs to be investigated, restructured, or shut down. No one should have to experience what I did just to become a CNA. Update: CAL ACE has since responded--but instead of taking accountability, they doubled down and claimed I succeeded "with their support." Let me be clear: I succeeded in spite of this school, not because of it. They falsely accused me, publicly humiliated me, and failed to take responsibility even after I proved I was telling the truth. They are being reported currently. I've also added some screenshots of what students really think about the school.

Rusty, our instructor, is the most amazing, understanding, funny, and overall nice guy. He has so…read moremuch experience and wisdom, and not only makes the class informative but also fun. Going into a CNA program, I thought it would be another stress added but it was so chill, and Rusty made it so entertaining. Recommend him 100% to anyone looking to get their CNA. He prepares you so well for the regional exam and has the best materials. The tuition comes with a pair of figs so we all match, formal and good quality. Rusty gives all the steps for success. If you don't take it with him, you'll regret it!

Rusty was such a great instructor! He always made learning fun & always continued to show us love,…read moresupport & courage! Finishing this program I am forever grateful for the experience, would recommend this program to everyone!! Also created so many great people while attending

I recently had the opportunity to visit Diamond school of nursing and I was totally impressed by…read morethe welcoming environment, knowledgeable faculty and the school's strong emphasis on hands on learning . The simulation labs looks the best place to learn - modern,well-equipped and clearly designed to prepare students for real world clinical challenges. This visit solidified my decision to pursue my nursing career at Diamond nursing school . I believe school's commitment to academic excellence supported by podcasts , free study guides aligns perfectly with my goals.

I recently completed the weekend CNA program at Diamond School of Nursing. I enjoyed the experience…read moreand am looking forward to taking my CNA certification exam in a month or so. Through the program, I learned a lot about the responsibilities of a CNA and what a typical clinical setting is like. Also, the school provides many learning tools to prepare for the CNA exam, such as flashcards and practice quizzes which are very helpful!!

They make it seem as if they are open and are there to help. I have called multiple times and left…read moremessages and have received nothing in return. They still have a website promoting their business but I would not purchase anything from them. I believe they are no longer in business.

Look no further people. This is your last pit stop before your new beginning. Matt is a great…read moreteacher. He explains it to where you can get a better grasp of understanding the subjects. He does his best to keep you motivated and to keep you focus. There's snacks in the roooooomm!!!!! I love snacks!! Thanks for the snacks ASCEND!!! -ok ok focus....yes they have snacks so if you get sleepy for some reason, get up and get a bag of chips, candy bars, sodas, cup o noodles, a microwave, fruits....ok ok focus!!! So yes!! This review may not even make sense to you, but regardless....this is your place!! You get a nice kind funny teacher who helps students achieve their goals, they provide an awesome schedule for the people who work full time, and you get to have snacks!!! I did and guess what?? I passed the NCLEX!! Boom!!! (Drops the mic...but picks it back up and sets it on a table instead) PS: I can't wait to take my BD/IV cert with Ascend! I can't wait to see those snacks again! :)

Experienced and amazing expertise by Valencia Gomez, she truly helped navigate my son's admission…read morefor a smooth transaction. All of our questions were answered immediately. She also recommended all other aspects of Unitek programs which helped us make a concrete decision to enroll. I highly recommend her for the amazing service provided and looking forward to seeing the enrichment, growth and success of my son's future! Thank you.

I never recommend this college for LVN program they have LVN graduate instructor that teach LVN…read morestudents she is not able to read book correctly in the big facility they do not have a simple probe termomiter that students can practice . I give zero to there teachers and there clinical practices I just wast my $43000 .

What is a 68 year old fart writing a review about Mission College?…read more Drove 14 miles round trip on a Wednesday to Mission College parking lots B and C, where Kaiser Permanente is giving out flu shots. Kaiser Permanente is not giving out walk in flu shots at its hospitals this year in Santa Clara county. Instead it is teaming up with Mission College offering drive through flu vaccinations. Drive southbound 101, left turn on Great America, left turn onto Mission College blvd, and right turn around the parking lots. Place is huge, perhaps larger than nearby Levi stadium parking lot. Temporary signs lead the way to parking lot B, empty of student cars due to virtual classes. Sign says no photography nor videos. Probably for privacy concerns of the patients. No line, no waiting for cars in front of me. Fortunately as this is an 84 degree day in late October. One mile drive through a maze of orange traffic cones and chain linked wooden construction signs zig zagging through the parking lot, like a waiting line at Disneyland. Place can handle 2000 cars a day or 300 cars per hour. Roll the window down, with your mask on. Got to show your kaiser membership card just before the tent entrance just to get in Directed by masked members at the tents, to one of half a dozen drive in stations, where the flu vaccinations are set up. Each station can handle 50 cars per hour, or one car every 60 seconds. Turn off engine. Personnel swipe my Kaiser card through the electronic card reader, and check my one year old real id driver license. Wear a shot sleeve shirt, so that they can give you a 25 ml vaccine dose. I tell them I'm over 65, so I get a 27 ml dose needed for seniors like me. A bit of alcohol to clean the skin, a poke of the needle, and dab of cotton over the puncture. Flu vaccinations from 9am-415pm Monday-Saturday, except Tuesday which is 1pm-415pm. Earlier in September you had to make an online appointment. Now no appointment needed, as nobody coming on weekday afternoons. In and out in 15 minutes max. People could come here on their lunch times, the only advantage of having to come to work during the coronavirus. The sea of parking cones reminds me of when I took driving lessons from my Dad in the late 1960s at the vast UC Berkeley parking lots. Driving a 1965 Chevrolet Impala, a big difference from my stick shift 2017 Honda Fit. Car was so big that I would probably run over a fair number of those traffic cones and chain barriers at Mission College.

The admission office staffs are incapable and do not resolve issues. Had such a bad experience with…read moreregistration and admission staffs, had no knowledge and very unhelpful.

I want to start by saying you get what you put in. I went to this school back in 2017. At the…read moretime, their weekend schedule was the only one in the area that worked for me. After receiving my CNA license here, I was able to get a job at a large hospital in the Silicon Valley as a PCT in the same year. I later became an ED tech for the same organization. I continued my education / prerequisites for nursing school while working as a tech and later got accepted into a nursing school in San Jose. This allowed me to work while in Nursing school, and complete the program. My experience was great at this school. Yes, you had to study a bit on your own. And yes, some things may have been outdated, but this school allowed me to get certified while I continued to work my 8-5. It ultimately helped me kickstart my nursing career. My path to becoming a nurse would have been significantly different if this program was not available to me. Other programs took way too long or did not fit with my work schedule. Thank you South Bay School of Nursing!

Originally I wasn't going to post a review, but I feel as I should since my experience wasn't the…read morebest. This school is very unorganized. The head administrator is a retired LVN, and her husband also works as part of administration. There are no online portals or true credentials you get as a student. The only file you have is a manila folder with the proper school forms and whatnot. During my short time there, the head administrator never knew where she placed our files, or was forgetful and always had trouble remembering or doing something. Asking for help from her was almost pointless because she most likely didn't know the answer. Yet, she is quick to collect money and almost always reminds her students to pay on time. Although this school is more affordable compared to other CNA programs in the Bay Area, you do get a sense that they are money hungry for their business. For instance, I paid a certain amount for tuition, but when overhearing admin talk on the phone to a possible student, she told them it was $200 more than what the current class is paying. Not sure how they determine their prices, but this is why it is important for students to do their research. Getting a refund was almost hard too. To be honest I don't think I was refunded the proper amount, but hey I guess they need the money more than I do. Due to Covid, classes were still held in person but the student average was about 12 students. Luckily, there was another LVN who is an instructor for the course. Instructor Akua is super friendly, passionate about his work, and is a great teacher. This rating is more for him, since he actually teaches and takes over majority of the time. I learned a lot from him during my 2 weeks there, and he was even sad to see me leave. If anything I wish admin would treat him better too. He was promised a laptop for his lectures but still hasn't received one. He is hardworking and practically has no days off since he teaches the weekend and some evening classes too. This school is what you make of it, so as long as you pay attention and read the material, you have high chances of passing. And to everyone who was in that same class with me.... lol, best of luck to yall.

Gurnick Academy has been an amazing place to learn and grow over the past two years. I was in the…read moregeneral ultrasound program, and although it was very challenging, I always felt supported by the clinical coordinator Phuong and director Larisa; lab instructors Stacey, Ro, Caryn, Nargis, and Keegan; and didactic instructors Dare, Tara, and Greg. Any issues that came up were quickly resolved, and any questions or concerns I had were always happily addressed. I was placed at a great clinical site, where I gained invaluable hands-on experience. I'm truly grateful for this school and for everyone who guided me along the way. Gurnick has prepared me well, and I'm thankful to have been part of this program.

This review is for the admissions process to Gurnick, I'm applying for the cardiac ultra sound…read moreprogram and I just wanted to say that the staff has been very helpful and everything was outlined online for the program and the steps for applying were very straight forward. I appreciate Julie Ritchie and Marissa Bonales for their hard work and prompt responses to all my questions! If you have any interest in any of the programs Gurnick offers I would encourage you to set up a call and learn more about how you can start your healthcare journey!

I absolutely loved my time at KZ! Lalli, Pamela, Addy, and Evelyn are incredible teachers. They…read morecreate a welcoming learning environment. I was brand new to the industry and they taught me everything they know. 5/5 stars! I recommend KZ to everyone I know wanting to break into the industry

Current student going through the program and may change rating based on ongoing experience…read more I started the program about 2-3 weeks ago, mainly because they recently began offering weekend classes, which worked well for me since I have a demanding full-time job. So far, unfortunately, my experience has not been great. I'm not sure if it's because the hybrid/online model is still new for them, but it really feels like they don't have the process fully organized yet. Most of the issues come down to lack of communication and unclear expectations for online students. Once I paid my deposit, I wasn't really guided through the next steps. I was briefly shown the portal we use for coursework (CIMA) and told to download WhatsApp because that's how we communicate with instructors. Beyond that, I pretty much had to figure things out on my own. I even had to personally ask questions in the group chat because I was confused, and it turned out several other students felt the same way. Eventually we found out there's an orientation every Monday, but nobody clearly explained that upfront. The virtual learning environment has also been frustrating. During online sessions, chats are muted and virtual students can't really ask questions because the instructors are focused on the in-person class. That honestly makes no sense to me considering online students are paying the same tuition as in-person students. It feels like the virtual students are an afterthought. Even submitting homework has been confusing. We use Dropbox, but I was basically just told to "download Dropbox" and had to dig through old chat messages to find the actual submission links and instructions. At this point, I honestly feel unclear every step of the way. I spend more time trying to figure out logistics, apps, links, and expectations than actually focusing on learning. The frustrating part is that these seem like very simple organizational issues that could easily be improved with clearer communication and better onboarding for online students. I'm still early in the program, so I hope things improve over time, and I'm open to updating my review if my experience changes.