I started at this school with zero knowledge in healthcare -- literally starting from scratch…read more Becoming a CNA here gave me a strong foundation, both in skills and confidence, and that foundation is what helped me grow into the professional LVN I am today. The instructors don't just teach they guide you, support you, and push you to reach your full potential. The hands-on training, the classroom lessons, and the overall environment truly prepared me for real-world nursing. Looking back, choosing this school was one of the best decisions I made. I'm grateful for how much I learned and how far I've come because of the support and education I received here. If you're thinking about starting your journey in healthcare, this school will definitely set you up for success. Highly recommended!"

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.

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!!

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! :)

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.

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.

Please don't go to Unitek. The LVN program itself costs about $42,000 but they are not transparent…read moreabout the loan interest rates which range from around 17 to 19%. By the end you're looking at a loan amount of $42,021 turning into over $134,000 in total payments with more than $92,000 just in interest. It honestly doesn't feel worth it. On top of that they don't accept any outside prerequisites so you're required to take them through the school which costs an additional $1,700. They also don't accept scholarships only loans and they don't offer in house payment plans either. In the end you end up paying more in interest than the actual cost of the program.

Overall food recap as of 02/06/2026. So grateful for the free $30 spendings each week, thank you…read moreMission College! First off, when I came August 2025, I had a welcome bbq by the hospitality students! I loved the pasta salad with a hint of truffle. I have yet to find a replica of that. The sausage meat was a little tough, too salty for my liking. The beans were incredibly sweet for a smoky bbq. Otherwise, a well rounded lunch! One of the first things I got was the chicken tortilla soup and the salted caramel crunch cookie. I HAVE NOT seen it since then! Absolute perfection! The soup was $5 and DID NOT skimp on chicken. The cookie had chickpea bits and full of white chocolate chunks. DRINKS: I do miss the complimentary TEAVANA teas and coffee dispenser. The variety of teas was oh so fun to try each day. I've never had a bad matcha from the cafe, the baristas are incredibly energetic and welcoming any time of the day!! FOOD: let's get into the good stuff they have currently! 1) For breakfast: I love a side of the apple chicken sausage ($2.50) for breakfast! The fridge has SILK reg/chocolate almond milk bottle too! tbh lunch starts at 10:30am so I usually prefer that for the variety! 2) i usually prefer the poke/rice bowls over the tacos. I'd rec the tortillas be crisped or heated bc rn it just feels like the meat was thrown onto it with some sauce to be called a taco. I LOVE THE $7.50 QUESADILLA and CHICKEN WRAP. They do not skimp on portions. Everything is buttered/sauced up pretty nicely. The chicken is moist and melts the cheese nicely when it's warm. Crispy with the lettuce too **chef's kiss**. For burgers, the kpop gochujang grilled chicken burger is THE BEST. The two buns are buttered and spread with the spicy chili oil sauce. The chicken is moist and goes so well with the purple pickle onion + cabbage. Give me ten of them and I'll finish them one by one!!! 3) EXTRAS: additionally, I appreciate the extra coating on the tater tots and fries ($3 sides). The fridge has SO MANY DRINKS (olipop, diet Dr Pepper/cola, milk, water, celcius). Overall, I'm so grateful for mission college free food. It def helps during my breaks in between classes so I don't have to go off campus. Microwave also available so u can heat up cold food.

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.