I want to first start off and say I wanted to become a LVN for a very long time now. I finally begin my search for schools about a year before I had started school. The schools that I visited though out that year was some pretty name brand schools but they really did not make you feel very welcoming. I was actually told by one of my colleague at work about this school. I was very hesitant about calling since I was not aware of the school, but when I called and talked with one of the staff members she was very friendly and provided me with a lot of information. When I first walked into CES college, I felt this warm feeling inside, literally like I was at home. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I immediately went home and told my husband that I found the school that I wanted to go to. CES college will provide you with everything that you will need in order to succeed in the nursing world and more. All the staff want you to succeed and they help you at achieving that goal. Mr K the nursing instructor is very informative and he pushes you to reach that goal. He does not let you quit or say that you cannot do this. When you are done with your school you will have the knowledge to go out and pass your NCLEX that is how much this school prepares you. From the first day of school to the last day of school you will know what you need to know. I too passed my NCLEX on the first try, and it is the thanks to Mr K for always believing in his students, and telling us that with hard work it pays off. And he was right. Remember Mr K is always right. read more

Never answer phones been calling since the morning I tried to gather more information about this school /sent emails and never got a response back read more

I'm writing this review on behalf of my sister who has been struggling since day 1 started LVN program. This school is all about going under debt and self studying. 0 teaching skills, all they do is reading over their own notes not even the book, so you have to find a way and teach yourself. They don't understand that not everyone has science background, and teach a way to be understandable for everyone, if they teach though. Overall not worth to attend this school unless you ready to be your own instructor and rely on your book & youtube videos to learn something. read more

I would definitely recommend this school and give it 5 stars. All teachers and staff are very knowledgeable and supportive. We all were like a family and I have best memories from my experience. I passed NCLEX from the first try and school supported me even after it, helping to find a job. They are doing more then anyone else! read more

I attended CES College from Sept. 2018 to Dec 2019 for the LVN program. I'll start out by saying it was not easy. During my time at CES, they were making changes to policies and trying to see what would work best to make the school run smoother. It definitely made it a bit harder for some of us. We were used to a certain routine. But in life, we are going to run into those obstacles everyday. Especially in nursing! So I just went along with whatever was happening, vented and moved on. All I can say is you can't expect the instructors to teach you EVERYTHING! You have to go home and study. You have to put effort in. At clinicals, it's what you make it. Put yourself out there. They don't expect you to know everything. But you won't learn unless you put the effort! Nursing school is what you make it. It wasn't easy.. but I did it. Single mom. Obstacles. Working full time. Couldn't have done it without the support of my instructors pushing me! Telling me I'd be an amazing nurse. Also...With the support of my amazing classmates who I can call my friends today... I passed my NCLEX on the first try!! After it being postponed multiple times because of Covid. At the end of the day, I have to thank CES COLLEGE!! read more

CES College - Nursing Schools Near Me - Burbank, California

The worst nursing school, I attended this school and all I can say it's awful they don't teach you actually learn on you tube, if you ask for help they don't have time for you. The post you see here are students who are pushed and messaged to post a review, no one has the balls to post the truth of it, I had several class mates asking for helping since they didn't pass the Nclex and Mr k denied anyt resources he was either busy or not taking class.. stay away it's all Armenian school they don't care about any other race. The equipment they give up is cheap and uniform material is cheap also.. Stay away read more

CES is a wonderful educational institution that delivers a quality at a very reasonable price. There is no illusion, you have to put a lot of effort to make it through the program. Experience for yourself coherent academic programs that prioritize learning goals. read more

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Very good and supprotative team They took care of me up till the end and take you to your goal! read more

One of the best college. Everybody's very friendly and helpful. The instructions are very knowledgeable. I had the best experience.

Just completed the lvn program in October and overall had a great experience. Mr.K is great and definitely helps in making the material more lively. Ms. Holden is AMAZING!! She is great at explaining everything to make sure you understand. She is so knowledgeable and just great. Ms. Mariya is the BEST clinical teacher! She has the knowledge and compassion for this career! She cares about the well being of each of her students and truly wants each one of them to succeed. She made me love nursing so much more. Ms. Adele is also great! She cares about her patients and is so helpful in pharmacology. I passed my NCLEX on my first try so their program works. SAUNDERS SAUNDERS SAUNDERS like Mr. K is always saying. I also liked that the school worked with you in making payments towards your tuition and were there to help you apply for fafsa and student loans. Like other reviews, I do agree somethings need to be worked on. I believe the school should be more organized in letting the students know when things need to be done like immunizations and fingerprinting. Most of the students are working full time while going to school, so not everyone can do these requests with days notice. I also recommend the school have more evening tutors available to help when needed since most students work during the day. Overall, I'm glad I chose CES! Met lots of amazing people and had so many great experiences! read more

I passed NCLEX on my first try. I finished this school during the Covid. It was very difficult time but I had no problem..now I'm proud to say that I am working as LVN at the Medical-Surgical floor. Thank you, CES college!! Let me tell you something...you have to study. You should not expect that someone will give you the knowledge. No, that's not it. You need to go and get it. That means you need to study. All the faculty and the staffs are there for you. You just need to ask for help. They would love to help you. All the experiences you will receive at the CES college will be your treasure in your carrier. Thank you so very much, CES College!! read more

CES college was one of the best choices I've made . I looked into 5 different colleges before choosing this one to complete my vocational nursing. I choose this college because it was convenient for me as far as tuition and schedule. Mr. K is one of the best instructors I've had in all my years of schooling. He teaches with great passion and literally draws a mental picture of exactly what happens in the human body. He is amazing. Ms. Holden is great with teaching test taking strategies she also covers great content and explains everything you need to know for your upcoming tests. The clinical instructors are all very caring and help out with course content as well as applying what we learn in class to our clinical. Administration is also good, I graduated in May of 2020 and to this day they send us job opportunities and nclex review tips for those who have not taken their test. I have referred any students to CES. I hope they have the experience I had!! Thank you CES for making a difference in my life and helping me reach my goals!! read more

CES College - Class of 2020 Sekhmet - Nursing Schools Near Me - Burbank, California

Ces college is a multi cultural diversity family that welcomes anyone as part the family. There is a health interaction between staff and students, which gives confidence to study and pass. Time and schedules are highly maintained to ensure garduation on time. Every possible resource to ensure adequate training is utilised, and assistance provided 24/7. Wish there was RN program!to continue enjoying this place read more

No one ever said Nursing school would be easy. while attending we are taught you must be flexible because that's what nursing us all about. I went through tough time while in school with almost loosing my mom but the instructors and other staff were always there to be supportive and push me to not give up. The clinical instructors always tried to get you to see the most educational yet awesome procedures that were being done. I personally got to watch two surgery's and many of my other classmates got the same and more. Because of Ces I was able to get my first job right after graduating because my class and Instructors had a great reputation in the Hospitals. I am now working as a LVN in a convalescent home. read more

CES College - The Musketeers 2012 - Nursing Schools Near Me - Burbank, California

Good day everybody. The reason I gave CES college 5 starts because they deserve it. Here is why. I was enrolled in LVN program, this people with prepare you for NCLEX PN from A to Z. They invest in you, they are interested in you passing your nursing board exam and graduate school with knowledge. In my class we had passing rate 10 out of 10. And it's not a lie. Nursing program is very affordable for a working student, there hard and full time program. Professional instructors, if for any reason you will fall behind they will provide you tutorial in addition for free of charge. I referred couple of people to this school and they loved it. So I highly recommend CES. read more

CES is the real deal if you want to be an LVN. The tuition fee is reasonable compared to other schools. Although it's a small school campus but the quality of teaching is amazingly informative. I passed my NCLEX on the first try. Mr K is a great teacher, he is very reasonable as long as you do your part. He can easily detect students who are serious about changing their future career for the better. It's tough at the beginning especially if one comes from zero background in the medical field . Mr K will assist you in every step of the way just like I mentioned earlier. You study hard and listen to him and you will be on your way to success. read more

CES College prepared me to take my NCLEX and pass on the first try. They are a great school if you are looking into becoming an LVN. The staff was always there to support me and answer any questions. Mr K. Is very knowledgeable in his field and will guide you to make it through this program as long as you do your part. Mrs. Holden is the sweetest and she genuinely cares about her students as well as all the clinical instructors who are all awesome. Thank you CES! read more

I cant say enough about this amazing learning center. We started massage/physical therapy Aid classes and learned how to communicate with clients, healing the problems and leave the client with a smile on their face. Get two certificates just in 9 months and work in different places. The instructor teaches the class more than the books. His knowledge and skills is the best.thank you Robert khodovorsky for all thoes amazing skills that you though us. The CES college help all the students to find the job. I am working in a nice place with their help . Thank you CES college. read more

Mr. K is an amazing teacher. I learned so much from him. He is really dedicated and cares about his students. Nursing school is hard, you have to put in the part as well..Study!!! CES College plays a huge part of my life, I met some amazing people and made lifetime friendships. Thanks to Mr. K and the amazing CES staff, passed NCLEX on my first try read more

Thank you CES for helping me pass my NCLEX on the first try! Mr. K and Ms. Holden are truly amazing instructors. They provide everything you need in order to succeed in the program, but you MUST put in the work. We had awesome clinical instructors including Ms. Adele, Ms. Maria, Ms. Mary, and Ms. Amanda who all brought tons of knowledge. Ms. Alla was always supportive and genuinely cared about our well-being and mental health. This program will absolutely push you to your limits. Stay focused and work hard!!! You will make it:) read more

Love this school. Family-like staff and a great place to start when you forget how to. Build lifetime relationships and a career worth fighting for. I completed the medical assisting program and with some hard work and a conquered fear of needles, I got a few job offers. Their financial aid options are also amazing. If you're feeling alone, in life and in career, I suggest a trip to CES College. read more

CES College is a fantastic place to learn. Great teachers at an affordable price. Prior to completing the Massage Therapy Program I took the MBLEX Exam and passed it on my first try. I'm now a certified massage therapist in the state of California and I was able to do it at CES College for 1/5 of the price of the some of the other schools out there. I highly recommend both the school and the program. read more

I want to start off by saying that nobody can succeed at anything without the proper work ethic and determination; nothing is accomplished without suffering. CES college is a wonderful establishment and tool to reaching your goal as a licensed nurse. They are a legit school which provide countless hours of knowledge and hands on experience to prepare you for your future as a nurse. The staff is wonderful; everyone is there to help you, without any tricks or gimmicks. Mr. K is a very stern man, he will push you to your limits during lectures, clinical settings, and you will dedicate your life to what he says for the next year and 4 months. That being said, he does it for you. He does it so you can be the best nurse that you can be. After you finish school and become a nurse you will appreciate his style of teaching. He is a very knowledgeable man and his lectures are absolutely genius; he has a way of explaining things that no one else can. I passed my NCLEX on the first try. It was no walk in the park, I worked very hard and earned mostly As. I did barely any studying after I graduated because I felt like I already knew everything. I highly recommend that you enter your nursing education fully prepared and ready to sacrifice yourself completely or else you will fail and waste time and a lot of money. Do what Mr. K says and you will succeed; don't do what he says, then don't be surprised that you failed. Thank you everyone at CES college. You are the reason that many people are successful licensed nurses. P.S. To the idiot that says there's no parking and you have to walk 1 mile. Don't be a drama queen. If you opened your eyes you would know there's a 20 car parking lot upstairs and a 40 car parking garage downstairs. read more

CES is a great college one of the best I have been to. They have low rates for massage school lower than any others in California from what I researched. Its very worth it to get in the Massage Program. I'm at my last module for the program and I would recommend anyone to do it. The ladies on the staff are amazing and helpful. Robert is my instructor. He is one of the best instructors I have ever had very very smart very helpful and funny too. I hear the nursing program is great too and if you miss a class they give you the opportunity to make up your hours so you can finish on time which most places do not do. I love this school and I'm a bit sad to go but I'm very happy that I went to this amazing school. read more

Just wanted to update and say I did pass my nclex in 75 questions. Mr. k really does prepare you for it. It was hard, but truly not as hard as I thought it would be and that is really a testament to mr. k's tests. I'm now working full time. Seriously worth it. read more

Very friendly and community oriented school. Tuition is very very very affordable. I believe they have the lowest rates (definitely for LVN and Massage therapy programs ). They support you all the way and assist you with job placement. Highly recommended. read more

There is community of best people ,they are so kind and friendly specially MARINA Gold

I attended CES college for my LVN license. I was only on the third class offered at the school and while I was in the program a lot of changes were being made. My review is going to be a combination of my personal experience and response to the previous review posted by an lvn student who was obviously displeased by the program. First off I passed my exit exam on the first try, however there were a handful of my classmates who did not. They were all able to retake the exam. They were not allowed to take nclex until they passed but all schools have to do something to make their passing rate stay consistent enough to maintain their accreditation. I am now moving forward with my education and the school I am attending has much harsher passing requirements than CES had. As do all nursing schools. That's part of becoming a nurse. Now for the comments made about the male director. I don't even understand where the comments about libido are coming from. The director was my instructor when I started and he is nothing short of a good man who is passionate about nursing and his school. He took over as director in the middle of my program and I got to see the improvements he was making. I was a little jealous that future classes were going to get to have those things incorporated into their education and I was not. The comments made about him angered me. The schedule changes were sometimes last minute but there was enough time to change schedules around. There was flexibility between clinical groups and days and time. And it was not hard to make up time if for whatever reason you could not attend a day. Also I would like to point out....welcoming to nursing. If you think you are going to have a set schedule planned out for you months in advance you have chosen the wrong career. I cannot name one nursing school (and I've looked at a lot because I'm starting on my bsn) that offers a set schedule The instructors cared. I actually still keep in touch with some of them. One of them even edited my resume for me months after graduation to help me out. They were willing to teach if you were willing to learn. You're a grown up. If you wanna try to get around doing what you have to do you definitely can. This is your education, not theirs. Take responsibility for yourself. Work hard, study hard, ask questions. You will not be dismissed. If they cannot answer you they will find an answer. If they answer you incorrectly they will correct themselves. I had no issue with the staff. Honestly my only major complaint was after graduation I felt like I needed more help for passing nclex and basically did it on my own. But since then they have asked myself and fellow students what they could do to improve the program and we almost all said that. Now the college is offering an ATI review which I think is very helpful and necessary. I passed nclex on my first try and I am working full time now earning a decent living as I continue my education. So I guess I really can't complain. CES will always hold a special place in my heart and I don't regret going there. read more

Worst college ever. Their graduates do not know anything. They do not teach anything, and the instructors are not very knowledgeable. I would not want any of their graduates to ever work for me. Have had 2 students for externship, & they both needed @ least 6 months of training to learn how to use a two hole puncher, or a fax machine. Yayk! read more

I had a great experience at the school. I was a bit unsure about becoming a Nurse as I have had bad experiences in the past with Nursing schools but this school made me realize this was the path for me. I graduated last year and already pursing a higher Nursing degree to further myself in the medical field. It all started here. Super grateful for this school. read more

I attended this school a few years ago for my lvn. I really benefited from the smaller class size. I have to give CES so much credit for the time they dedicated to us and how they prepared us for our license exam. All the of the staff was polite and friendly. My instructor (Mr.k) was fantastic was really gave us his all I learned so much and still til this day he sends us great info and knowledge to continue learning throughout our nursing career. The schools help doesn't stop when you graduate. I know I'll always be able to come to him or any of the staff with questions or if I need advice I highly recommend this school. And I will be back if they start a LVN to RN program. If you have any questions make sure you can't Alla in the office she will help you with anything you need. read more

I'm currently taking the Office administration course and i don't regret enrolling. The learning is hands on and very helpful in preparing to work in an office environment. Lauren is a great teacher that throughly explains everything and answers any question you have and is great at teaching the material too. The staff on campus are all very nice and welcoming when you walk in and are all there to help with anything. The course is 9 months long and its gone by fast and i now know a lot more about office programs than i did before starting the course all thanks to CES Office Administration course. read more

This review is long overdue! I did the MA program at this school and everything about it was great! The teacher was knowledgeable(Mrs.T) and the class was small,which I loved because I can't do big classes. Learned a lot. Every staff member was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend going here! read more

Thank you CES! I am happy I found this college for nursing. I was stressed out about finding a nursing school to start with and I made the right choice coming here. Honestly it is not easy... but with the right support anyone who puts in hard work will get through. I passed my Nclex! This school prepares you for the nclex starting at day one! It is also a very friendly and positive environment. I met Silva the first day I walked in to take my placement test. She was so kind and so positive it was actually her positivity that made me more interested in this school. I want to thank Mr. K he is very knowledgable and his lectures are the best in helping you learn the material. Also I want to thank Ms. Holden she is knowledgable as well. The school director Alla is so kind and supportive. I had no problem with any of the clinical instructors they all go out of their way to help you learn hands on. I also made couple of life long friends here. Thank you! read more

Actually Mr K told me to give my 2 weeks notice at january 9 , when he was going trow my papers .

I passed my NCLEX VN on the first try, CES program was one of the best decisions in my professional career. I jump started from being CNA to LVN and now I'm pursuing my RN degree. What I loved about CES was their clinical site Mission Community Hospital and their teachers (especially mr K and Mrs Manny NP my clinical instructor). I have learned so much on the floor, medication administration, wound care, health assessments, patient care etc. Also, schedule was very 'doable', they had a weekend program and week/ day time program. After the program I felt prepared and confident to start my journey as a professional nurse. I strongly recommend CES for anyone who is motivated, perseverant and planning on life long career. There's plenty of jobs for nurses and actually you can work in very different settings like: clinics, hospitals, assistant livings or long term cares'. If you (like me) love patient care, medicine and want to have fulfilling career with a decent pay then check out CES college . Good luck and keep going !‍‍ read more

First of all I want to say that nursing school is far from a walk in a park type of thing. It was hard, and I wanted to give up most of the time. Not the brightest in class but I studied hard and never gave up. A lot of sleepless nights and questioning whether it's the profession I want to be in. Doubted my capabilities most of the time, but I'm just so BLESSED to have MR. K as my professor, it's an honor to have met a teacher like no other, he is passionate beyond words. KNOWLEDGEABLE STRICT, FIRM BUT FAIR. Someone once told me you just need one person to believe in you , and mr. k was and is that person who believed me after several failed exams, he saw my potential and never gave up on me. I am now a licensed nurse , graduated may 2017 , took my nclex july 2017 and passed! My RN school better have a mr. K, but no one will ever measure up to him, HE IS THE BEST! THANK YOU CES FOR A CHALLENGING, FUN SCHOOL YEAR. To All staff BIG THANKS! read more

I chose to attend this program in hopes of getting a quality education and obtaining my nursing license quickly to get started working. This is said to be a 15 month program I graduated almost two months ago and still have not been able to schedule to test for my license. There were numerous times in this program that I had to advocate for myself and push for more advanced clinical sites that actually put our nursing skills to use. The teaching received was not up to par, most of the program I self taught because lectures were not clear enough to walk out of the classroom and feel confident in what I just learned. If you're not strong in math the instructor will make you feel like an idiot and half explain everything. Half way through the program we switched teachers and that is when I really started learning. Thankful for Miss Holden. There were also numerous times in this program that things were asked for last minute, last minute vaccinations, background checks due within no more than a couple days. These things cost money! Some of us cannot come up with 70+ dollars in a matter of a day, we have bills and families. There were numerous times in this program that we spent doing nothing and just sitting there to clock in hours. The lab is not up to date and you cannot honestly learn anything in that lab. Be prepared to buy extra equipment for yourself. I had one clinical instructor that was absolutely amazing, one of the best instructors I've had and the other instructor was always eager to leave, left students at the clinical site unattended, and picked favorite students that offset the tone for the class. Documents were also lost in this program that I had to figure out how to get back. If you are eligible for the loan for this program they will give you a certain amount of extra money back and then ask for $100 back once they have already given you the money! To top it off you will have to pay for your own graduation. There were also numerous times in the program that violated (not in my favor) the contract I signed when I decided to attend the school. The school promises they will pay for your "NCLEX" if you get a high enough score but they do not actually pay for it they pay only for the application fee, false advertisement. I'm going to end this review nicely by saying save your money, for a little bit more you can attend American Career College with better equipment and clinical sites, and a far more organized program or even attend an accelerated RN program for the 15+ months you wait for your license. read more

Very Very affordable school with very friendly and supportive staff. Hidden gem. I don't know of any school that offers free training of massage therapy (for low income students). read more

I'm an LVN graduate class of 2013. Prior to enrolling into the program I researched multiple schools through the Board of Vocational Nursing school list calling one by one. CES has the best program rate and was one of the few schools who had night and weekend classes. The school is located in a tiny shopping center off of Glenoaks but don't let looks fool you, I could not have been more happy choosing this school to complete my LVN program. The staff are like family and they honestly will do everything they can to help you succeed. Mr. K is a teddy bear with a background in the military and as an ER nurse. His overall knowledge is very extensive, he made lectures interesting. Considering most programs are a minimum of 12 months for VN, having an instructor that knows how to maintain your interest in such a difficult subject is priceless. The clinical instructors: Ms. Sondra and Ms. Cheryl, absolute dolls who will work with you to make sure you understand your clinical assignments. Now that I think of it, I don't ever recall seeing them upset. They've always taught with such patience maintaining their professionalism, as a student I never felt fearful to ask questions. Last but not least, the school director is a Gem. I've been out of school for over 8 months and she still manages to message me and show her continuous support always asking about my well being and offering me a place to study at the school if needed. Its nice to know the staff will continue to care about you beyond your graduation and that you've made life long friendships. read more