I recently graduated and wanted to give a shoutout to my Career Services Specialist, Natziely Estrada! She went above and beyond to support me while I searched for my new grad RN position. During my last term she made it clear that I could reach out to her even after I graduated. She regularly checked in to see how things were going, celebrated my progress, and always made sure I knew about the resources available to help me succeed. Natziely took the time to thoroughly review my resume with me, offering thoughtful feedback and helping me present my experience in the best possible way. Knowing I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared about my goals made such a difference. Her support, encouragement, and guidance gave me confidence throughout the entire process, and I'm incredibly thankful for everything she did for me! read more

West Coast University has many resources for student success. The career services staff, clinical professors and simulation professors work really prepare the students for the nursing field. Daisy Cruz was very helpful in preparing me for the application process of various RN residency programs, resume building and gave me reminders of when to apply. All of the clinical professors are exceptional, they have so many years of experience and I felt that each one really wanted us to succeed as future nurses. They advocated for us to experience as much as possible in the clinical setting and were all very encouraging. As for the simulation lab, I had a great experience, Diane Le was helpful when I needed to reschedule a simulation lab. And most of the simulation professors were really supportive and encouraging. read more

Daisy Cruz at WCU is exceptional! As a new graduate RN, I felt overwhelmed navigating resumes and cover letters, but Daisy's guidance made the process clear and manageable. She provided personalized feedback, highlighted my strengths, and ensured my documents were professional and compelling. Her expertise and encouragement boosted my confidence tremendously. I highly recommend Daisy to any new graduate seeking career support. she truly makes a difference in your job search! read more

Pilar has been amazing in helping me with interviews after graduating! I love the support she's given me and I highly recommend reaching out to her if you have any questions post grad and looking for interview tips! read more

Amazing experience. Shoutout to Daisy C with career services for all the help. Amazing person who helped me throughout school to secure a job in the ED 2 months after finishing school. read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Tatum Rhorer and the support she provided throughout my nursing school journey. She went above and beyond in helping me navigate the TIPP program, answering my questions, providing guidance, and making sure I had the resources and confidence I needed to succeed. Beyond that, Tatum was incredibly supportive in helping me transition from student nurse to graduate nurse by assisting me with my job search and preparing me for post-grad opportunities. Her dedication, encouragement, and genuine investment in my future made such a difference during such an important and stressful time. Tatum truly cares about her students and goes the extra mile to help them reach their goals. I am so grateful for all of her guidance and support, and I would highly recommend her to any nursing student looking for career guidance. She is an outstanding career services advisor and an invaluable part of the nursing program! read more

I just wanted to say Tatum and Pilar you two are awesome ! I was able to land two RN jobs ! You both have been great support during my journey and I truly appreciate you! Thank you both! read more

Pilar, and the rest of career services, have been such a big part of my support system during my last term all the way up until I landed my first job. They not only have checked up on me frequently, but have sent me links and opportunities that fit what I was looking for. read more

I had such a good experience working with my career services specialist, Daisy Cruz. From the very beginning, she made sure to let us know that we were supported and that she was genuinely invested in helping me succeed. She was always very encouraging while being professional, which gave me a lot of hope. I really appreciate all of the time and effort they dedicated to helping me take the next step in my career read more

I loved working with Daisy Cruz. She was super helpful during our meeting and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. She was also very engaging, funny, and easy to talk to, which made me feel comfortable asking questions and getting advice. I really appreciated how quickly she responded to messages and how willing she was to help whenever I needed something. Daisy made the career services process a lot less stressful and I am really grateful to have her as my career services advisor. read more

I recently graduated from west coast and had the pleasure of working with Pilar in career services. She consistently checked in, helped polish my cover letter and resume, as well as personally sent any job opportunities to me that corresponded with my goals and interest. All of which helped me land a job in home health like I hoped for. read more

Honestly, I just had one of the best meetings with the career advisor Daisy Cruz. She was so helpful and even remembered me from an information session, which meant a lot. You can tell she genuinely cares about helping students land a job and really takes her time to support you. read more

Big shout-out to the Career Services team! They've been incredibly supportive to all the students, especially us new graduates. I got to work with Pilar, Talene, and Tatum, who constantly kept me updated on the latest job openings and opportunities. Their workshops helped me feel fully prepared with everything I needed for applications and interviews and I honestly couldn't have done it without their support. Most importantly, they truly care about each student and their success. They provided constant encouragement, guidance, and support throughout my job search. They continued to check in and follow my progress every step of the way. Thanks to them, I was able to secure my dream job in the ED! read more

I'm still a student here but I'm halfway through and the best resources I've used are career services! They send out emails weekly for new job openings that current students can apply for, have workshops, career fairs, and lunch & learns. I went to one of these workshops held by Talene, who encouraged me to apply for jobs. However, it was my appointed advisor, Daisy, who was extremely helpful in helping me get the job! She was flexible in meeting with me with one days notice for a mock interview and helped me with what I was weak in (like answering questions). And two days later, I got the job! read more

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I had a question about the skills lab, so I reached out to Diane Le for assistance. She was quick and incredibly helpful. She resolved my issue within minutes. read more

Diana Le the program assistant for WCU has been super kind and helpful for many students including myself. She is very professional and has quick helpful and useful responses read more

Pilar Dawson from career services was super sweet and helpful when searching for a job after graduation. She helped with interview questions, following up on questions and checking in with things when I went for my interview. The weekly emails about job postings and residency programs were very helpful when applying. read more

I am still a student here, but so far I have had a great experience and great professors who mean well. We also have a SIM lab where we can practice our nursing skills. If there are any concerns with the SIM lab, Ms. Diane Le is always there to help! read more

Natziely Estrada in WCU Career Services was a great help in aiding me in landing my first RN job! As a new grad RN, I was struggling to find a job, but she helped me multiple times by tailoring my resume and providing helpful information when it came to job applications and searching. read more

As a recent grad it was so tough finding a job. However, Daisy from career services made this experience less stressful. She helped redo my entire resume, she held me accountable when new job opportunities would arise & she would continuously support me whenever I had job interviews lined up. I'm proud to say I finally found an opportunity for me thanks to Daisy. read more

One of the reasons my academic journey has been so fruitful is due to the incredible work of the West Coast University career services team. From top down, they have assisted my job search every step of the way. Notably, Daisy Cruz has been of assistance regarding my resume creation, employer opportunities, and general employment information that I would otherwise not be made aware of. You can tell everyone in that office has your best interest at heart, and they truly care. Everyone there deserves immense recognition, and whoever is in charge of hiring ought to receive a raise. read more

Some of the advisors and program assistants have always been super helpful and understanding of situations that we go through as students. Diane Le was super helpful with communication and empathy for my situation, and I'm so grateful to have staff like her at west coast! read more

I just stopped by the career services and had a great experience. I came in and everyone was excited to help me out. These girls (Daisy Cruz, Tatum Rhorer, and Sarah DeBack) are so professional and very approachable and knowledgeable with everything I was asking. After today my resume looks incredible and I'll get my CNA license real soon. They make it easy and I just can't thank them enough for relieving all of my stress. Thank you Career Services Team and thank you WCU for picking this amazing staff. read more

I had an excellent experience with Career Services at West Coast University. The team was professional, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. A special thank you to Daisy Cruz, my career services counselor, who went above and beyond throughout the process. She was incredibly responsive, encouraging, and helpful with resume guidance and career planning. Her support made the transition toward graduation and applying for new grad RN positions feel less overwhelming. I truly appreciate the dedication and positive attitude from both Daisy and the Career Services department. Highly recommend! read more

Professor Paul Quiambao (clinical med surge 2) was easily one of the best professors I had at West Coast University. He truly cares about his students and goes out of his way to help them succeed. He takes the time to break down clinical skills, disease processes, and critical thinking concepts in a way that actually makes sense and helps build confidence. He is always approachable, supportive, and willing to answer questions, creating a learning environment where students can grow and succeed. I learned a lot from him and would highly recommend him to any nursing student. read more

I graduated from West Coast University in June, and overall, I had a great experience. The nursing program is challenging but very rewarding and I do believe the school prepares you so well for the NCLEX. The biggest frustration I had was with the administration--communication wasn't always timely or consistent, which could be stressful at times, especially when trying to get important information or approvals. That said, the absolute best part of WCU is Career Services, and specifically Talene Zadekian. She truly goes above and beyond for the students. Talene genuinely cares about helping us succeed. She provided thoughtful, detailed feedback on my resume and cover letter, and took the time to coach me through a mock interview. Thanks to her support, I actually landed a job before graduation. Her guidance gave me so much confidence, and it made a real difference in my job search. If you're considering WCU, know that while there may be some bumps along the way, people like Talene make the experience more than worth it. She's hands down the best part of the university. read more

WCU has been a great experience overall. The program is well organized for the most part, and the way the teams, clinical placements, and NAS classes are coordinated has made everything run smoothly. Even PALS has made a huge difference, too! All of the staff have been especially supportive throughout the process. I have loved every teacher I have had; each one is exceptional, and WCU is lucky to have them teaching! (so are we as students!) My NAS teacher, Kristen Davis, has been incredibly helpful during our weekly meetings and always takes the time to make sure I understand the material and feel supported. My financial aid advisor, Raquel De Haro, has also been great to work with and has helped make the financial aid process so much easier to navigate. Although I am only in Core 2, I've had a very positive experience and appreciate the support and organization that WCU provides for its students. One area that could be improved is the quality and availability of supplies during skills validations, as well as updated skills check-off lists. It would be helpful if there were more supplies available so students could practice more effectively and feel fully prepared during validations. For example, I had to use the IV needle about 4 times before the cannula got stretched out; we only had 2 per student to practice with. Overall, I'm grateful for the support from the staff and the structure of the program so far. read more

Daisy Cruz is very helpful and explains everything well. She has a busy schedule and is booked quite often, but one thing that stands out about her is that she makes you feel heard during your time slot and answers any questions you may have. read more

Diane Le from the simulation center was a great help in clarifying information and providing me with the help I needed. I am very grateful for her timely responses and overall professionalism. read more

I am incredibly grateful for Talene in Career Services at WCU. I am thankful for all of her support throughout my job search as a new graduate nurse. From the very beginning, she consistently sent me new opportunities to apply for, helped refine and strengthen my resume, and truly advocated for me, especially when it came to pursuing my dream specialty in Labor & Delivery. Talene went above and beyond by checking in with me regularly, offering encouragement, and providing guidance every step of the way. When I landed an interview for my dream unit, she continued to support me with genuine care and motivation, which made such a difference during an otherwise stressful process. Thanks to Talene, I was able to secure my dream job in Labor & Delivery. I am so thankful for her mentorship and cannot recommend her highly enough to any student or new graduate navigating their career journey. read more

Completely disrespectful staff members and not being helpful. No customer service education. Extremities and hard to schedule calls with them, even 1 start is a blessing for them, would not giving any read more

Talene with career services has been so supportive since graduating here with my BSN. She would constantly send job openings, and when I had an interview she made time to properly prepare me for it. Truly feel like she cared for me and wanted me to succeed! read more

This review is specifically for the simulation department! The school itself is a different topic. However, the staff for the SIMs and the professor are exceptionally the best! I love the amount of hands on experience we have during our sims and the professors have always been extremely knowledgeable and fun. You can tell they care and love what they do. Also Diane is a gem she is always so sweet and fun and caring of us. She works the front desk and is a direct line to the SIMs manager. She responds fast and is always so helpful if we have any questions or concerns. The SIMs department is definitely one of the best experience I have had going to this school and I really appreciate all of their hard work and dedication during our most stressful time as nursing students. Thank you! read more

I graduated in March and I have had a great experience with career advising. Daisy is very helpful and helped me refine my resume and cover letter, making it clearer and more professional. The feedback she provided was easy for me to follow and understand. I definitely recommend utilizing this resource and wish I met with Daisy sooner! read more

My daughter is completing her BSN in nursing at West Coast University. Not only is this accelerated program extremely expensive, the campus director and Dean are very unhelpful and unfair! My daughter has not missed one day of class nor has she ever been late regardless of her being sick the circumstances of her, losing her grandmother and so forth, she has made every single class without any excuse. She missed one class and took accountability for setting her alarm incorrectly instead of setting it for an a.m. time it was set for p.m.. She has emailed her professor right away to make her aware of why she missed class and her professor responded back via email stating to reach out to a classmate to retrieve the notes and upload the assignment which my daughter immediate did. We have everything in writing, 2 days later the campus director has reached out to my daughter cold heartedly to advise that there is no exceptions made, but to drop her class and clinicals Meaning she will have to retake this course after the fact which will delay her graduation for 10 weeks. As far as the professors are concerned, and the staff that work in Financial Aid, they are wonderful, but there are certain people within West Coast that are extremely careless and will not allow you to speak or ask questions. The Dean asked me why I was calling on behalf of my daughter as my daughter is an adults and can speak for herself. The reason why I called was because they wouldn't hear my daughter out and didn't care to listen. I will make sure that I put a review in every single outlet that allows me to so that I could warn the students and the parents of what they will go through at West Coast University. The campus director and Dean are unhelpful they un motivate the kids by trier extremely strict rules. They will drop you for missing one class regardless of the reasoning. You can lose a family member or be sick and they will advise you that you cannot miss class. Very unreasonable! I've asked them to outline the guidelines in the handbook to show me online, which has no merit to their argument and they have failed . I am seeking legal advice because this is unacceptable and I feel that if we continue to stay quiet, it would only get worse for the next student . I hope West Coast cares about the reputation and takes matters into their own hands and corrects the situation. If not, I will make sure that I do all I can do to make sure that I am heard. . Shame on the campus director for the poor communication and the way of communicating to the student and the parent. I am seeking legal advice. read more

I learned a lot coming to this school and the advisors I had were super helpful in pointing me the right direction for my school and now my career and I am grateful to have their support in this process. Special shoutout to Daisy Cruz for being my academic advisor. She's super friendly and very patient with me as I'm trying to navigate graduation. She's very informative and has helped me SO MUCH with resume building, interview prep, etc. Shes also given me so much advice that I've applied throughout nursing school and post-grad and so far everything has gone super well. I can't reccomend her enough!!!! : ) read more

This school was a great place to get my BSN. I generally had great professors and clinical sites, and they provided me with enough resources and faculty to guide me through any questions I had. Natziely Estrada especially helped me with tips and advice for job applications, my nursing portfolio, and interview questions. With her help, I was able to get a job soon after grad! read more

I am writing a review for the financial aid department. I was assisted by Raquel D.H., who demonstrated her expertise in the department as she supported me through my repackaging process. The knowledge she provided was very helpful in my financial planning for the continuation of my final year at WCU. I would highly suggest coming into the financial aid department for assistance if you're ever stuck in hesitation on what to do financially for school. read more

Thank Tatum Rhorer, for helping me out and taking your time with to ensuring I get my questions answered and helping me submit my certification, you were very patient and super helpful. Tatum is very kind and professional. Thank you Tatum, you are the best. -Jessica Penate read more

Diane Le, the program assistant from the simulation center was patient with me when I was having technical difficulties. That kindness eased the stress that I was having in the moment and I am grateful for the support. read more