I passed my state exam, so, I felt it was time to post a review! I was apart of Mr. G's April 27 -…read moreJune 1st cohort, and I feel I was properly prepared to take my exams. Mr. G ensures that you learn exactly what your proctors will be looking for, and is always willing to clarify if you have questions. Something you may want to know is that the clinical site is in Saratoga, so be aware you may need to be able to drive a farther distance than you initally expect. Mr. G also gives you as much time as you need to practice your skills! I was able to come after or between his other classes to practice before taking my exam, which was really helpful. He also has videos online, in case you're confused about any of the skills. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Golden Heart. Good luck everyone! Thank you, Mr. G!

Mr.G is literally amazing, he makes the process as easy as possible! The clinical was genuinely…read morehelpful and I passed my exams with flying colors. This is definitely the school to go to!

Bay Area CNA School.... to say the least..... has been life changing for me... I was originally…read moreslated to begin a 1 Year $40k Sacramento Area LVN Program, but decided on a CNA Program after my friend's wife successfully graduated. The school is overall very affordable and they accept installment plans as well. No need to take out loans I'll regret later. The Program Director Ashish.. is very flexible. On one occasion I got sick for a few days and on another I had to fly out of state for a funeral and he made arrangements for me to make up my clinicals at other hospitals during the week. My instructor; Ms. Beth, was like a friend, sister, and Mother to me and very patient. I would text her in the evenings with school book questions and she'd promptly respond that evening versus waiting till the next school day. I have ADHD and a lot of my questions may come off as dumb or redundant, but she never made me feel any less. This is a career change for me and the best part was... before school even ended, she told me the hospital we were doing our clinical rotations at would hire me.... and that's exactly what happened. They offered me a job before I even graduated! I'll be also taking my AED, BLS, & CPR Certifications there as well. You can't go wrong here! Thank you!

Very helpful staff and amazing program! I thoroughly enjoyed my time here :) Thank you so muchread more

I would've done 1 star but I don't want to be too rude. My experience at VNS was…read morevery...interesting. Miss Josie thinks highly of herself, which is fine but she doesn't need to remind everyone that she is #1 every single day. She has no problem calling someone stupid or how she likes to say "no coconut meat" or "mulala". She had no shame on calling one of the other students "Mulala" and had no shame on doubting one of the students. She continually would say "I think ____ quit" or "I think ____ isn't going to make it as a CNA" as a teacher it is not your job to doubt a student but to encourage them. Also she can't hear a majority of the time which was quite annoying and $1600+ for the program is too much in my opinion, I did the M-F AM class, it was TORTURE. Be prepared to sit in a small room listening to Miss Josie talk on and on and on, about things that shouldn't even be mentioned in a class, AND about very personal things. The scrubs and handbook and fingerprints not being part of the $1600 price is ridiculous. $1600 is already so much and she's too cheap to include the other important necessities!? We also didn't get a graduation, which is ridiculous, just because we were are small class doesn't make us any less deserving of a graduation, she told us we'd take the final exam and have a graduation just for her to offer us a graduation the next day (after the final exam) which is crazy, we don't have free time we have jobs and school and things we need to do, it could've been planned better. Clinicals was actually pretty great, it was refreshing to not be in a lecture for 8 hours a day. I would think twice before choosing this school, I only chose it because it was closest to me, but I'd definitely choose another school if I could start over. Please choose a school that will pay for you state exams, scrubs, handbook, etc. also it's a bit weird how this school is "SO Great" and "Ms Josie is #1" when there's only 11 google reviews and only 6 yelp reviews when this school has been open since the 90's...makes you really wonder.....let's see how long this post lasts. Good luck to everyone attempting.

I went to this CNA school while my friend went to another one so we were able to compare which is…read morebetter. Hands down, this CNA school is THE ONE. The other schools rushed their students too much and didn't guide them that well with the process of getting licensed. Vallejo Nursing School is the complete opposite. Josie is very knowledgeable and will teach you all the things you need to know to be licensed and if you are struggling, she's very patient and passionate in helping you. She provides nourishments to keep our brain active because of the long hours and keeps us entertained along the way during clinicals. She makes all of us feel like a family and all of us were very comfortable with each other considering the amount of days of only getting to know each other. It's as if the place is a safe place to be. And I was there during the peak of the pandemic. Now comes for the hard part, review week and the state exam. I have test anxiety and this was my first actual "state" exam so I was so nervous and was counting down the days to get it over with. Josie along with her staff are great support system and will NEVER make you feel alone. I sometimes get off track and lost but they're so patient and will guide you UNTIL YOU GET THAT LICENSE. THEY CARE SO MUCH. If you're considering becoming a CNA and is looking for a good school, this is it!

I enrolled in the CNA program at MCC this past summer of 2024. My program completed on 8/12/2024. I…read moretook and passed both the written and skills exam on the first attempt by 8/29/2024. Ms. Didi was the instructor for this program and she truly cares about her students. The program was 21 days and may seem long initially, but it flies by quickly. I met some wonderful classmates along the way and had an overall fantastic experience! Ms. Didi, Mr. Dell, and Dr. Marilyn are knowledgeable, passionate, and truly dedicated to student success. The program offers a great mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, with small class sizes that allow for personalized instruction. The clinical rotations provided invaluable real-world experience, and the staff was supportive every step of the way. I highly recommend this program to anyone serious about becoming a CNA or looking to gain experience prior to nursing/medical school. It's a rewarding experience that prepares you for the healthcare field. Thank you again, Ms. Didi for a wonderful learning experience!

I attended MCC for their CNA Program and could not recommend it more for anyone who's considering…read moreit. Miss Didi was my instructor and was, by far, the best teacher I've ever had. She genuinely wanted every student to succeed. Each lecture, she shared insight from her professional experience, gave plenty of examples of how different scenarios would look in practice, and always welcomed discussions when something wasn't clear. During clinicals, she provided so much guidance and support, followed by thoughtful debriefs at the end of each day. She took the time to connect what we learned in theory to the real patients we worked with, which made everything make so much more sense. Miss Didi prepared me incredibly well for the state exam. I felt confident enough to take the written exam the day after graduating and the skills exam three days later, passing both with flying colors. Additionally, Mr. Dell and Dr. Marilyn were extremely supportive and checked in often to make sure we had what we needed throughout the program. I wanted to add that while MCC does not guarantee placement to a facility with their program, it is important to note that there are A LOT of opportunities for networking that Miss Didi and MCC offers. For my class, Miss Didi had several administrators and DSD's speak with us about their facilities, offering insight, applications, and contact information should you decide to apply. I just interviewed for my top choice facility and have been offered employment contingent on passed reference checks, background check and fingerprinting. I graduated from my program 8 days ago. You get what you put into the program, and being open to communication and learning will lead you to the start of a rewarding career. Overall, MCC made the whole experience feel worth it, and I feel truly set up for success moving forward.

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

Just graduated from this program and passed both written and skills state exam with no issues. The…read moreinstructors here really all want you to succeed, they give you study materials to study for the state exam and one of the teachers even made us flashcards to study from (which was very helpful for me when i was trying to refresh memory for skills). When taking my skills exam i got to speak with students from other programs and noticed they were very unprepared and some were unaware for the materials they are going to be tested on. Iam grateful to have taken this program. During the program we got presentations for job opportunities as well as scholarship programs. Highly recommend this CNA program to anyone that may be interested. Goodluck!!

This is the place to go if you want quality and state of the art health care courses like CNA, I…read moretook classes here and the experience was top notch, from the Director Veronica to the tutors miss Davies, Mr Vern, etc. they have a very nice lab room equipped with everything needed for skills training and the cleanliness of the facility everything just sits right for a healthcare school. Thanks Nightingale for all you do. 80% of the CNA,s I meet around the Alamda county have always said they passed through here and have positive recommendations of you guys.

Clear and precise information given to help pass the exam. The instructors were so helpful and…read morewilling to help In any issues. No problems in passing as long as you paid attention. Very relaxed environment.

Called to get some info on their CNA certification program for my daughter…read more The guy that answered the phone told me to go their website. That all the info I need to know is on there. I go to their website and read, but still had questions; class start dates, class times, full or part time, cost, etc. So I called back. This mf was rude asf. "I TOLD YOU TO LOOK AT THE WEBSITE, EVERYTHING IS ON THERE...wth??? The guy is rude AND he's hard to understand b/c of his foreign accent. Cannot imagine my daughter learning or putting up with these people. She wouldn't graduate AND I'd probably be in Santa Rita for knocking this FOB out.

Hello, Thank you…read morefor taking the time to read my email, I began the process of bettering my life and my career in August of 2022 when I reached out to Unitek to begin evening LVN classes. I spoke with Jeremiah and many other staff members during my interview process, and was asked extremely personal questions regarding my circumstances to ensure I was the student Unitek desired - little did I know, my disclosures on scheduling preferences and my single parenthood would be used to ensure you all took advantage of me and got money out of my pocket ensuring you would have not keep up your end of the student contract. I was clear from the beginning of my initiation, I work full time and have a daughter - every one I talked to ensured I would get into a night class within a year and that I needed to enroll in the prerequisite class immediately to not lose my spot. In doing this, and trusting you all I emptied my savings account with the hope of a bright future for my daughter and myself. I finished the prerequisite class at the TOP of the class - excited for the next steps, I called/texted Jeremiah. He called me a few days after completion of the prerequisite course welcoming me into the LVN next class, which was a full time day class - I was confused. I was so clear on my availability , and was PROMISED I would have access to a class in the evening within the year of the prereq course. During this phone conversation, Jeremiah stated there would be a class in December. December came and went, and I followed up - I was told there was a postponed class for June. Here we are. You promise classes, take people's hard earned money banking that they never get to the next step, without any care in the world. I am requesting a full refund as YOU are unable to keep your end of the contract. Please contact me with any questions. Regards,

I am a recent graduate of Unitek College and Paul Toomey, a graduate employment specialist, was the…read moreone who helped me find a job. As soon as I passed my Nclex, he reached out to me immediately and he was there to guide me to look for facilities that have open positions. Even when I went on vacation, Paul never failed to reach out. He made sure that we stay in contact until I can get a position. He never failed to update or call me whenever he found information about some facilities I wanted to apply to. He is also always available whenever I reach out to him. I appreciate Paul's effort in reaching out to employers and sending in my resume. He is amazing and very reliable! I recommend working with Paul once you graduate! He will help you a lot!!