I went here starting July of 2023.... it was a critical time in my life. while the staff was…read moreamazing, there were two people who impacted me the most. Mrs Gardiner and Ms Alice. Mrs G just made learning fun and east and she looked out for her students. Ms Alice on the other hand also cared about the students at the school. Still til this day she asks me about myself and my sister. She always checks in and when it came to me finding a job she always had a lead. I personally want to thank Ms Alice for all her help and support throughout this journey whether it was a check up or giving advice. She really cares about the student's success even after you are no longer a student. Forever grateful to her!!! ~Kiara Davis~ Surgical Technician

I reached out to North-West College in Long Beach to get information about their Pharmacy…read moreTechnician program. I spoke with admissions and was given the tuition details and overall cost. After reviewing everything, I felt the program was much more expensive than I expected. I ended up enrolling in a tuition-free Pharmacy Technician program through a local adult school instead. To my surprise they offer a lot of options in the medical field tuition free If you're considering this school, I recommend asking for a full breakdown of tuition and fees and comparing it with other programs in your area before making a decision.

Amazing experience with this company. Being able to do some of the course online was so convenient…read moreand they were extremely flexible when completing the clinical portion. Also Jeri was the best! Definitely recommend if you need to complete you IV and blood withdrawal certification

Jeri was so kind and very knowledgeable! Learned a lot& was a great experience. Would highly…read morerecommend her& this company again!

I love the teacher! She's a good teacher and it's easy to get all the information in your head…read more Repetitively practicing skills to memorize.

super helpful and hands on experience! instructor cares a lot and walks through every skill and…read moremodule in depth.

I walked the campus over 2 days since I was in the area. Very clean and vibrant. Larger than I…read morewas expecting and impressed. Great college to go to with major items in campus to do. Students everywhere and getting ready for spring break.

We are year one here. My child is an intelligent and independent young person…read more First. Nearly every thing that is attractive here for students is under construction. I believe 2028 is est completion. They are doing it all at once as opposed to different areas at a time. My child had an issue with a roommate situation. I'm about empowering my kids to figure things out. After a very discouraging initial experience with the mental health services on campus, my son finally got a little direction. Then dealing with BMAC was a whole other issue. It's like they knew these kids don't understand how to navigate the system, so instead of helping direct them, they make it difficult and drawn out. Another issueI was double charged for tuition. They don't send the people who ACTUALLY pay the bill the info. They're "teaching the kids to be adults" and although I support that it's quite frankly ridiculous that I as a parent can't see a bill!! Need to call the bursar's office? Says they open at 8am but the recording at 815am says they're not avail and hi call back during normal hours. Lastly, the amount of money I'm paying and the amount of classes that get canceled is pretty crazy. I feel like I'm owed a refund.

I have waited over 20+ years to become a RN and I am thankful for AUHS. This is a Christian…read moreuniversity, with bible study, prayer sessions and encouraging emails (which I love). I've had great professors, and good professors - none were bad. I've had good experience with the nursing leadership as well. I have been shown kindness and support along the way- I am grateful God led me to AUHS. Ms. Barbara Cook- Strong is a great asset to this University. This woman is worth every coin she makes and much much more. She not only is a fellow animal print lover, but she is a phenomenal student advocate and extremely supportive. I could not imagine the workload that comes with supporting so many students. I am sure she has deadlines galore but somehow the work gets done. Her diligence and desire to see the students succeed is evident. She gives great advice and is gracious and compassionate. I could go on and on about how fabulous she is, but if you ever get a chance to meet her, please treat her as the gem that she is, and nothing less! Lastly, nursing school is not easy, and no institution is perfect- but there is a reason the most recent cohort has 100% passing rate, other cohorts upper 90's at NCLEX. Be prepared to work hard, don't get involved with politics, just pursue your goal and move forward! So far, it is working for me :)

Having recently graduated from AUHS School of Nursing, I feel compelled to share my experience to…read morehelp inform prospective students and their families. I entered the program with a strong desire to learn and serve as a nurse. Instead, I encountered disorganization, mismanagement, and repeated unprofessional and sometimes retaliatory behavior from leadership. These were not isolated events, but part of a recurring, harmful culture that prevents student success. 1. Clinical Hours: Disorganized and Incomplete During our pediatric rotation, AUHS initially failed to provide the 120 required clinical hours. When I asked what would happen if we didn't meet the requirement due to their error, we were told we would have to retake the course. The hours were eventually made up but in a rushed and chaotic way that prioritized survival over education. 2. Retaliation: Punished for Raising Concerns Students who voiced concerns about scheduling were met with hostility. Marilyn Uvero (Provost) interrupted lecture to accuse the class of being "ungrateful." I was given a formal reprimand for respectfully raising concerns in a private meeting. That same day, AUHS added class days without the legally required student consent under CA Ed Code §94898. 3. Dismissed Complaints: No Accountability One clinical instructor canceled sessions with no makeup plan. When reported, including complaints from students and hospital staff, leadership denied the issues and kept the instructor in place. 4. Unsafe Clinical Environment We submitted a formal letter regarding misconduct by Professor Denise Waller. She sent students home for rules never communicated, humiliated students in front of staff, entered a locked psych unit without clearance, and physically grabbed a student's badge. AUHS policy defines this as harassment. No action was taken. 5. Communication Failures Last-minute changes and ignored emails were constant. One clinical day was "likely" moved to Saturday, but no confirmation was ever given. Even getting a bootcamp time required escalating to senior staff after several emails went unanswered. 6. False Advertising: Facilities Not Delivered AUHS promoted a new simulation lab in tours that influenced enrollment decisions. We never used it. Instead, we sat on the floor in crowded rooms and struggled to hear instructors due to faulty equipment. 7. Toxic Culture The former dean was fired early in the program. When students asked what to do, a faculty member said, "Run." Another instructor resigned mid-term due to the abusive behavior of Maria Shearing, Director of Clinicals. Students have been removed from clinicals without cause and told to pay $1,200 to make it up. Most stay silent out of fear. 8. Broken Promises: Tuition Rebate Withheld AUHS promised a $1,000 rebate for passing the NCLEX on the first try, to be issued the Friday of the first week of the next quarter. It has been over three weeks with no update. Multiple students asked, but the school has provided no answers. Some staff care, but they are the exception. AUHS offers no meaningful student support. It often feels hostile, punitive, and indifferent to the chaos it creates. This goes beyond poor organization and at times seems deliberately obstructive. I strongly advise against attending AUHS. If you do enroll, prepare to sacrifice your job, family time, and mental health. The school will not respect your time, concerns, or dignity. Nursing school should be hard because of the content, not because of the school itself. It should also be fair, professional, and focused on growth. AUHS fails across the board.

I learn with a wonderful instructor "Catherine" for the clinical also for great professors for the…read moretheory part too! I do really recommend get your certificate with them!!

I lost my mom in late 2025 to liver cancer. She was in/out of hospitals, rehabilitation and acute…read morecare facilities, towards the end, home hospice care. It was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. For the most part, she received quality care. It was the horrible care she received an acute care facility, that motivated me to pursue a career as a health care advocate for seniors. The seniors without family and friends received subpar care and treatment. I was at the facility daily and had to pull teeth to insist on her getting the bare minimum care. My employment background is mostly in transportation and finance. I cared for my mom and received a 40 hour a month salary for 24 hours a day care as an IHSS provider. I wanted to expand my resume and become a Certified Nurse Assistant as well as a Certified Home Health Care Provider. My goal is to have a few clients to assist from home to the hospital. I needed an online school that would allow me to have days free to address probate, financial and grief therapy concerns. I googled CNA schools in the Riverside county area and selected McKallen Medical.The knowledge I obtained at McKallen not only broadened my natural patient centered care instincts, it provided me with additional tools, resources and knowledge that has opened my heart and soul. I enrolled in the CNA course 4 months after my moms death. I was stuck in the bargaining stage of grief. I was being triggered by some of the lessons. It was a daily barrage of " if I could of, would of, should of" mental gymnastics. Logically, I knew that I did not have the knowledge to know what steps could have made a difference in my mothers care. However, in the midst of grief, you are filled with guilt and despair. After my first week of theory, I notified administration and told them I was struggling with the course. Tre Green, was not only understanding, he was compassionate and empathetic. He advised me to take as much time as I needed and pursue the course when I was ready to move forward. Eventually I re-started the course with Instructor Mary Montantes-Peck. She was a SUPERB INSTRUCTOR. She is passionate, knowledgeable and engaged. She is the prime example of passing on to others what she embodies as a human being. I am a firm believer that we give to the world, the skills, values and growth mindset that we have. Mary's knowledge about resident/patient care comes from a deep compassionate core. Alex Portillo, the clinical instructor, was great as well. Alex made what could have been a high stress environment into a calm, smooth and knowledgeable experience. There were a few issues with the skills lab training, so this is the reason for a 4 star review. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. I am deeply grateful and appreciative for what McKallen Medical Training provided. I would highly recommend the school to all potential enrollees. Just go in with an open heart and mind and you will reap the benefits and rewards.

My mom absolutely loved her ESL classes here. The teachers, staff, and students were all wonderful,…read moreand the program is exemplary. The team here truly cares about each individual student and is kind and supportive.

It is embarrassing to say this, and not just because my review is almost ten years too old, but…read morethis review is for the adult high school program and its components. Maybe it has changed since 2004, but who knows... Anyway, I didn't learn basic math until I was 19 years old. Seriously. I literally could not do short division... well, until I went to the Long Beach School for Adults. At the time (I don't know about presently), they had a math learning center for remedial dummies like me and they had the most kind, caring, compassionate teachers there. They saw I was red-in-the-face embarrassed that I didn't know this basic stuff (nevermind that I blew the English assessment out of the water) and they re-assured me that it was fine, this was completely normal, and that they would get me up to speed. And they did. I learned all the math I needed to know and now, I am currently a calculus student at the college level. :-) I'll never forget my experience here!