An incredible program with thorough instruction and skilled, knowledgeable instructors!…read more I completed my CNA training at Allegiance Career Institute in February 2026 and passed my CNA state exam (skills and written exam) on my first try. I was enrolled in the weekend program (10 weeks long), which worked best with my schedule. I felt prepared and confident in the both the clinical and state exam facilities. I am so grateful for my experience with ACI and I would highly recommend their CNA training program.

Overall, I had a great experience at this school and feel prepared for my CNA test. I took the…read moreweekend class, which was really nice because I work during the week and have a family. I was given the materials I needed, and I really enjoyed the teachers -- especially my clinical teacher, Miss Josie. She was amazing! She taught us the skills we needed for the practical portion of the CNA test, and I learned a lot during clinicals. The facility we trained at was also a great learning environment. I know some students did not like one of the teachers because of the way she spoke. I can understand how her tone may not be for everyone, but I also do not think she meant to come across as disrespectful. I think she may see certain things as common sense and is trying to prepare students for real life. We are all adults, and in the working world, not everyone is always going to speak to you the way you would prefer. Sometimes you have to learn how to handle different personalities and still stay professional. That being said, the attendance policy is very strict. If you miss two days, you are dropped from the course and have to make up those days and pay for the missed classes. I understand why they do this the course is short, and I think they want students to take the program seriously and prepare them for nursing school, which is not easy and has a high drop rate. However, there should be more flexibility for unforeseen circumstances. Life does throw curveballs sometimes, and even responsible students may have an emergency come up that they truly cannot avoid. In those situations, it does not feel right to be dropped from a course you already paid for because of something outside of your control. I also understand that charging a fee may be meant to discourage students from missing a class, but $100 per missed class is a lot, and it is unreasonable to ask people to pay that when they truly could not make it to class. Overall, I would recommend this school. I feel like I learned a lot, was well prepared, and had a positive experience.

This review is for the RN IV refresher course…read more It's not worth it for $205. There are limited mannequins, outdated supplies, and the class was overpacked. There were not enough chairs or even tables to sit at. The class instructor Jayne does a good job at breaking everything down and making it simple to understand the basic concept of different IV fluids, indications, complications, etc. I would say this class is better for LVNs or new grads. My constructive criticism is regarding her terrible attitude towards some of her students. She even mocked a student in front of the class asking a question that was completely valid. She repeated the question back to him and just started laughing in front of everyone. Then, when it was my turn to insert an IV, I got blood return and successfully inserted the IV despite being incorrectly told that I wasn't in the vein. Luckily I didn't listen, and proceeded to float the catheter into the vein. At this point, turn around to hear Jayne from across the room yelling at me "NO, NO, NO, NO!!!".... to which I replied, "um, what?" She then proceeded to yell at me for placing pressure above the insertion site while reaching for the connection tubing, so that blood wouldn't squirt out. I had no problem with telling her that I would appreciate legitimate feedback, not her yelling "no" multiple times at me from across the room. I also could have done without the lengthy tangents she went on, which I felt took away from the content of the class. She ranted about her kids and their IQ (of all things) for a solid 10 minutes, at which point I looked around and noticed that half of the class was on their phones or nodding off from boredom. Do yourself a favor and go spend your $205 at a facility with updated equipment, enough seats, and an instructor who respects their students and isn't burned out yawning throughout the entire class. I genuinely don't understand how this page has so many good reviews about her, unless she has really gone down hill in the last few months, or just had a really terrible night's sleep. Regardless, I will not be returning.

I just completed my 3-day IV certification with Ms. Jayne. She is knowledgeable and has extensive…read moreexperience with various nursing fields which makes her an excellent instructor. Price is reasonable. Place is clean and well-equipped. I highly recommend going to this place.

I recently applied to Northwest College West-Covina, and I truly had a great experience thanks to…read moremy admissions advisor, Ms. Gisela. From the very beginning, she was kind, patient, and extremely helpful throughout the entire enrollment process. She took the time to clearly explain each step, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable and informed the whole way through. What stood out most was how supportive and approachable she was. I never felt rushed or confused, and she is always quick to respond whenever I needed guidance. Ms. Gisela, along with Jasmine from the financial aid who assisted me, was very helpful and supportive throughout the process. Their professionalism and care made a big difference in my decision to move forward with the program. Additionally, I am now attending the soft skills class facilitated by Mr. Chris. He is a great lecturer who explains things clearly and makes the class easy to understand. His sessions are engaging, and he creates a good learning environment that helps students feel comfortable participating. Overall, I'm very grateful for their guidance and support. The entire staff is amazing! I highly recommend them to anyone considering Northwest College West-Covina. They truly made my experience a positive one! Thank you, Ms. Gisela!!

I recently completed the North-West College West Covina Seminar for Success Course. Many thanks to…read moreMr. Christopher Gray. Throughout the course, he made the material engaging and enjoyable. I learned how crucial passion is to patient care from Mr. Gray's enthusiastic instruction of me and my fellow classmates. Having said that, I want to finish my medical assistant course and work toward giving patients the best care possible.

Went here for my RN. I entered as an LVN. I personally had a good experience here and feel like I…read morewas given the tools I needed to learn. The staff are great and will tend to your needs if you ensure proper communication. The key is to get and STAY informed. Maintaining good relationships with your classmates and staff will help keep you in the loop and give you the support you need. Like any challenge you will hit snags along the way, but always look inward, pivot, and improve. Good luck to anyone seeking further education!

It's a horrible school, HORRIBLE staff & too expensive just for half the cohort to move on. Don't…read moreeven bother coming to this school. I could give you a 3 page essay as to why this school is horrible. If you have other options, consider those.

United Nursing College is a wonderful school with highly educated and respectful staff and…read moreinstructors. I was a part of the third LVN to ADN cohort, and I had a very good experience at this school. The professors were very considerate of every students weakness and strength. They are student centered and made sure to provide personalized assistance to help every student succeed and reach their ultimate potential. The classes were very challenging but they made it bearable and interactive. The 1 hour commute from home to school was worth it because of them. Highly recommend to all aspiring RNs. I am forever grateful for the memories I've made at United. Pics ft. the two Proffesor who made me fall in love with the ED.

I went to school here passed my boards and honestly had a great experience. All my professors were…read moreknowledgeable helpful and friendly. I would recommend coming here. Dean Roland was amazing with med math and awesome. Thank you so much United!

I am an Alumn from BSNRS cohort 7 but a majority of the experience of my time at Stanbridge was in…read moreBSNLA cohort 6. I finished the BSN program in July of 2025. I received my ATT (approval to test) within one week from my last day. I had the option to test immediately but I had applied to test with accommodations so with limited centers for accommodations I tested 1 month out in August and passed the first time. I worked closely with our Careers Center and the director Dr. Willinger to create an amazing resume right after receiving my license, began applying to jobs immediately and received an invitation to interview within one week for DaVita. Two weeks later I received an invitation to interview for an ER position close to home which was my first choice to build a strong foundation as a new nurse. I know there are a lot of negative comments about this school on here. I have heard and watched a lot of sad and crazy experiences that my friends and other peers endure with staff and faculty throughout my 3.5 years there. I have experienced questionable professors and staff who are obviously there for the paycheck. On the other end, I have met 2x as many INCREDIBLE staff and faculty throughout my time at Stanbridge. People need to understand that this is still a relatively new program and it's still working through a lot of adjustments both within the programs itself, how they handle students, and how they handle staff. But with being new comes an advantage to incoming students because with the help of the right people and resources, there is flexibility and grace that comes with a class or a term that possibly end in a fluke (I.e. bad professors, missing classes due to extreme circumstances, etc.). I understand this is not everyone's experience, but I HAVE seen multiple times where the school does work with students to properly evaluate their knowledge of a subject a second time if there is overwhelming evidence showing it was not properly done the first time. It also is dependent on how an issue is communicated as well. Any nursing program out there is hard and rigorous. Stanbridge is not unique to this. I can confidently say that I went in to the NCLEX feeling so prepared because of how this school preps you. If you follow testing strategies and work closely with the coaches at the end of the program YOU. WILL. PASS. From Term 1 Stanbridge works with students not just on building testing stamina but building testing stamina while sleep deprived. It's not officially an actual thing. They always told us to be well rested and to eat before but, the reality of any nursing program is adequate sleep is simply not possible. You just have to get through each term and pass. Keep moving even if you have a set back, do your best to not stop. I have no idea how many times I thought to myself that I will more than likely not remember anything after the program and I questioned if I really actually learned anything. I have been an ER nurse for almost 7 months now. Every moment of feeling competent, confident, and proud to be a nurse I owe to Stanbridge. While most of my peers in my new grad program have forgotten a lot of basics and high priorities, I am one of the few who still remembers and I am so thankful. I had zero medical background coming into the program. My science gpa at a 3.5 was not competitive enough for CCs, UCs, or CSUs to see me as a priority candidate for their RN program. Stanbridge was the first school to take a chance on me and invest in me. Before Stanbridge I was never the student who was picked for scholarships, awards, or special internships. The last 2 years at Stanbridge I received scholarships every term, was selected for Student Hospital Fellowship, received the Presidential Service Award, and ended the program with the Thomas Fuentes Service Award. This was all because ONE staff member encouraged me to apply each time an opportunity was sent out. The Stanbridge experience is truly what YOU choose to make it. I have met some amazing people with incredible hearts at this school. I loved that I don't need to hike or walk a mile to get to class. I loved that I only needed to be on the ground once or twice a week. Nursing school was THE hardest thing I have ever done. I gave up my entire life for 3 years just to eat, live, breathe, and sleep nursing. You can ensure your success in this program if you want this more than anything else. There will be times where you have to pick school over your family and it sucks. But being on the other side now, it is SO worth it and now I have the rest of my life. My husband is currently in the program now and is in term 4 at the OC campus. He hasn't been in school full time in over 10 years and he is doing amazing. I'm proud to be a nurse and I'm proud to be a Stanbridge Alum. The cost for tuition is pretty steep. If you have a good tribe behind you and can afford to not work during the program, I highly recommend it!

I was in the part-time nursing program at Stanbridge, and my experience was straightforward. The…read moreexpectations were clear, communication was consistent, and the schedule worked for my life. The pacing was manageable. It was challenging, but it felt intentional rather than overwhelming. As a mom with two kids, I was able to handle it. They are my everything so I'm proud to do it for them. The course and labs were hands-on, the instructors were clear, and the program prepared me well for the NCLEX. I stayed organized, used support when I needed it, and never felt like I was struggling to get answers or keep things on track. For what I needed at that time, the part-time program allowed me to move forward into nursing, it worked.

I highly recommend you reconsider going to this school. After finishing their LVN program, little…read moredid I know when continuing my education afterwards NONE of my credits would be transferred. I didn't know Stanbridge is not accredited by CCNE or ACEN, meaning you will essentially have to start from scratch if going for your RN or BSN. If you don't plan on doing more than an associates degree, only then is it a great option. I'm writing this in hopes it will save someone from wasting their time at this school. I wish I never went... money & time wasted. I have to start all over now.

I'm so grateful for my experience at Stanbridge University! The nursing program really helped me…read moregrow into a confident, prepared RN. The instructors truly care and push you to succeed. Career Services was also amazing during my job search. They helped with my resume and interviews. Overall, they offered great support as I step into my nursing career.

As I celebrate this graduation, I just want to say how truly grateful I am. This journey challenged…read moreme, stretched me, and helped me grow into the nurse I am becoming. I didn't get here alone, and I want to take a moment to recognize the people who made a difference in my life. Dr. C, thank you for taking the time to tutor us and prepare us to stay ready--because like you always said, "you ain't got to get ready if you stay ready." That mindset will stay with me throughout my nursing career. Dr. Harris, thank you for your enthusiasm and for teaching us about social perspective and imagination through C-Write. You helped us see patients beyond the diagnosis. For example, instead of labeling a patient as "noncompliant," we learned to think about their environment, finances, and support system--helping us provide more understanding and compassionate care. Professor Thompson, thank you for reminding me to "Don't Quit" by Edgar Albert Guest. That message carried me through the hardest moments in this program and reminded me to keep pushing forward no matter what. Dr. Carter, thank you for your encouragement, patience, and for helping take the stress load off of us during the semester. Your support meant more than you know. Dr. Leon, thank you for being such a cheerful and amazing OB instructor. You made learning enjoyable and something I will always remember. Bola, thank you for helping us get through med math--you truly made a difference in building our confidence. Professor Zazueta, thank you for stepping in and saving Cohort #3. You are amazing, and I have learned so much from you during your time with us. Dr. Ferrorosa, I will never forget you. Thank you for fighting for me to stay here and for standing by me through my struggles. Your support changed my journey, and I am forever grateful. Lastly, thank you to the staff--Gia, Diedra, Johnny, Kirsten, Quadeer, Sylvia, and our new dean, Gigi Melendez. Your support behind the scenes helped keep us going and made this experience possible. This accomplishment is not just mine--it belongs to all of you who believed in me, supported me, and never gave up on me. Thank you for everything. Johnson Nicole cohort 3

Dr. Jose Candelario was truly one of the best Anatomy and Physiology teachers at Marsha Fuerst…read moreSchool of Nursing. He played a huge role in helping Cohort 3 become one of the largest graduating classes from the program. If it was not for Dr. C preparing us for success and pushing us toward greatness, many of us may not have made it through nursing school. Because of his teaching style, Anatomy and Physiology became one of my strongest subjects, and Science ended up being my highest score on the TEAS exam. Dr. C genuinely cared about his students and always took the time to tutor us, answer questions, and make sure we fully understood the assignments and material. He advocated for his students and wanted each of us to succeed, not only in class but in our future nursing careers. Thank you again, Dr. C, for your dedication, encouragement, and support. Your impact will never be forgotten.

Did an amazing job on my final and excited to take my state exam !! :) thank you Dr Hread more

The best decision I ever made! Dr H truly has a passion for teaching her students how to be the…read morebest nurse possible. So many schools out there that produce incompetent CNA's because the teachers don't care. Dr H is all about QUALITY. She goes above and beyond in her teaching. I was more than enough prepared for my state exams. The skills proctor was so impressed with my knowledge that she asked what school I went to! lol I plan on continuing my nursing career at ICAN. Also, Cora (LVN) is so sweet and patient. I'm so thankful that I chose ICAN. If you want the best, this school/teacher is it!

Attended the core survival class with my seven year old and it was a great experience. My daughter…read moreloves being outdoors and has become obsessed with "survival" shows/videos. She asked if there was classes for survival. Luckily I found California Survival School. We were fortunate to have Dan as the instructor. He background is quite extensive and impressive. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Although I thought my seven year old would get bored with the lecture portion, Dan kept the group engaged throughout. The hand on activities were our favorite, like building a tend properly. Both my daughter and I enjoyed the class and learned essential skills that can be used in everyday situations. Highly recommend the class for any age.

My wife signed me up for the weekend basic survival certification course + the Monday wilderness…read morefirst aid certification course without me knowing because she knew I had an interest in it, just not the initiative. 3 hours into the course, I thought "wow, if you have the information and training...your chances of survival increase drastically". On the final day...I felt like I knew many of the other clients, and staff, there for much longer than the fees days we had shared together. I recommend these classes to anybody interested in learning techniques that could save your life in a multitude of situations in a positive environment with instructors that genuinely Love what they are doing. Had some amazing conversations with new friends by the fire pit at night as well. Adult class + camp. Adam (head instructor), Josh and Aiden (the staff I had for my courses) were fantastic with different but complimentary personalities and a wealth of knowledge that naturally engaged everybody. Only criticism is that the website says you can fish...but you won't have time.