I am very grateful to have done my training as a CNA here. But the environment and staff was so…read moreincredibly unprofessional and rude. I was in the PM class (4-8pm) and our class and clinical instructor was Ms. Joye. She was very kind but at the start we were having issues feeling like we weren't really learning. No one said much we just collectively studied the material on our own. One day she was out for the day and we got a new instructor, Mr. Irving. He started us off with a test and then sent us off to split up. All of us were confused because we had never done anything like that. He realized the problem was Ms. Joye hadn't been doing that with us. She had told us before she is usually a clinical instructor, so theres some forgiveness for her. She's a very kind older lady. We told him we were having issues because we weren't really learning anything, and he said he would tell Mrs. Hall to see what we could do. The next day she comes in and is just yelling at the class and turning it into our fault that we weren't learning anything. I mean if an entire class says to another instructor that they don't feel like they are learning much, why would you come in and yell at them for not putting in more effort?? That on its own changed everyone's opinion on this school. Mrs. Hall handled that situation in the worst way possible and we were only about a week or so in. Keep in mind we are technically there "after hours" so if we had any issues, there was no other staff that anyone could talk to. Once our next payment came in, I had emailed to ask if I could pay over the phone since we could only come in from 8-2 and I have no way of getting there. Mrs. Hall told me yes and it's ok to do. I called the next day to call and it was the other guy that works there (I can't remember his name I only saw him at registration). I called asking if I can pay over the phone and he was very questionable about it. Then I could hear Mrs. Hall asking (more in a yelling tone) who is on the phone and then she said that it's okay and I can pay over the phone. I'm not sure what happened but I could hear her yelling at him and that alone also made me uncomfortable. But I guess it's none of my business what happens. On the day of our in class physical and TB test, I understand there is definitely some stress going on because everyone is on a strict schedule. But the mood in the rooms was very angry. Mrs. Hall was angry the entire time and I felt like I couldn't ask any questions because she would just yell at me. On the day of passing out our scrubs, she was very clearly in a rush and just wanted to get it over with quickly. Once we started our clinicals at a facility, we had two instructors. Ms. Joye and Mr. Luis. We ended up having issues with some of the staff and let Mr. Luis know about it all. He immediately took action and called the other staff. The next day, Mrs. Hall came to talk to us at the end of that first week. She told us she was sorry for what happened and that she will try to move us to a new facility. Then the next Monday we all were back in class for that day practicing skills. This was the best reaction I saw from her and it showed she was trying to help us. Everything went smoothly at the other facility besides slight miscommunication between the two instructors. On our "graduation" day, Mrs. Hall was absolutely in a rush, and made it very obvious that she was annoyed with the amount of people who had missed days. I never missed any days but I was one of I believe six people who was there everyday throughout the three month period. She was clearly upset about it and that's okay but she was very obvious about it. She was extremely angry because some people kept messing up writing our dates on the new skill sheet. We had to transfer information over, but it didn't fit and some people were confused. She was very angry and yelled at them and made it a big deal if you asked a question to clarify anything. Yes this process took longer than it should've, but there is absolutely no reason to get so angry about people asking clarifying questions. She also provided no further help on how to actually go out and take the State tests. Another classmate asked and she seemed shocked we didn't know how. Once my information was set on the TMU website, I noticed it said I still had to pay $130 for the two tests. I remember at registration I paid for the all inclusive package. I have a picture of that paper. I know exactly what it says. The first thing it says is that they secure the school as your testing location, but she told us many people are going out of town because they haven't been able to get one here. As of today, October 7, there are two things that I technically paid for and have not received. I did not ever receive a gait belt, I was encouraged to buy my own. I also did not get the state tests paid for. That's an extra $145 that they kept from me. My review won't fit on here, please read the rest in the screenshot attached

First of all let me Thank All the office Staff!! Mrs. Nancy, Mrs. Hall, and Edgar!…read more Had somebody told me three months ago that I'd be ready for my CNA certification today, I wouldn't have believed them. The reality is that I found a fantastic school with passionate instructors and staff. The program is designed with the first half in class learning the bookwork, followed by on-site training. The opportunity to start practicing what we learned so quickly was great, and having Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Monica there to instruct and show us how to perform the work was inspirational. I can't say enough how much this program has changed my life, and I feel confident that I'll pass when I take the certification tests. I would recommend that anyone considering the CNA profession talk to them ASAP.

Please read before enrolling. I have just graduated from this LVN program, and I can honestly say…read morethat throughout the entire 12 months, the program was extremely unorganized. Module 1 was by far the most difficult not because of the material itself, but due to poorly prepared instructors who did not seem knowledgeable about what they were teaching, along with administration that relied heavily on fear and intimidation rather than support. Module 2 continued with the same issues. When I reached out for help regarding a class concern, I contacted Mr. Baca, the VN coordinator, and received a very cold, dismissive response. There was no compassion, no guidance, and his demeanor was unprofessional, rude, and insincere. This lack of support was consistent throughout the program. Module 3 was overall the easiest academically; however, the Med-Surg 2 instructor was frequently absent and displayed petty behavior, which further reflected the program's lack of structure and accountability. Module 4 was the one exception. Dawn, the OB instructor, was exceptional--she is one of the most passionate and dedicated nurses I have ever met. Ms. Charmaine, the instructor thats a NICU nurse was also outstanding and truly amazing. These two instructors were the highlight of the program and the only ones who genuinely cared about student learning and success. Along with Jay the clinical instructor, he holds a lot of passion for what he does. I did pass the exit exam and have completed the program. I would only recommend this school to individuals who are 100% committed to becoming a nurse, highly resilient, and capable of navigating a program with minimal support. Unfortunately, there is little to no help from instructors or management. Ms.Tu although i did not speak to her much she was always professional and helpful when i did contact her. Overall, this program lacks organization, professionalism, and adequate student support.

I recently completed my LVN program (VN-90) at Gurnick Academy, Modesto location, and I am very…read moregrateful for this experience. The program offers a detailed and well-structured syllabus with excellent clinical exposure. The variety of clinical facilities helped me effectively connect theory with real nursing practice. The instructors are experienced, dedicated, and bring different teaching styles, which made learning engaging and meaningful. I would like to personally appreciate Ms. Mandeep Kaur for her excellent Med-Surg lectures and deep understanding of physiology. Ms. Dawn Hayek delivered outstanding OB lectures; her teaching style, expressions, and clinical insight made her lectures more valuable than textbooks. Ms. Laura impressed me with her energy and experience-based Pharmacology teaching. Ms. Charmaine brought strong expertise in PEDS and NICU, adding depth to her lectures. Mr. Phil Waymire played a key role during MOD IV and Capstone by helping tie everything together. His SIMS knowledge and rationales truly empowered students. I also appreciate Ms. MJ, Ms. Jess, and Ms. Ashita for being kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. The clinical instructors were exceptional. Ms. Antonieta Largoza is thorough and disciplined, ensuring strong fundamentals. Ms. Linda White is passionate and inspiring, and Ms. Alicia Grigsby has a unique teaching style with excellent student camaraderie. Special thanks to Ms. Tu (Director) for her coordination with students, Mr. Benne (VN Coordinator) for always advocating for students and resolving issues promptly, and Mr. Jay and Ms. Brenda (Clinical Coordinators) for their constant support and responsiveness. I also appreciate Mr. Tony (Security) for maintaining a safe and caring environment. Kudos to Ms. Kari, Ms. Sharjani, Mr. Veneet, Ms. Lori, and Ms. Edail Odisho for their continued support. My classmates were caring and supportive throughout the program, and I truly witnessed the nurturing spirit of future nurses among them. As a constructive suggestion, adding tutors with strong clinical and pathology-based knowledge could further enhance student understanding and learning outcomes. Overall, Gurnick Academy feels like a family, not just an institution. I hope the Modesto location introduces an RN program in the future and offers scholarships for continuing students.

This place is just opening up so can't review based on classes but I spoke with a person who was so…read morehelpful and professional. I like the location and the environment where the classes are going to be held is really nice and clean.

Kudos to Ms. Lynette De Vera, You are well-versed and knowledgeable with our CNA evening class…read more Thank you for your patience, understanding and empathy to your students. God Bless you. Mr. Edwin Q., I do appreciate your honest and straight forward advice to all of us. Your experience and expertise in dealing with different students are commendable. Keep up the good job and more blessings to you. Your evening CNA class student, Liza Servito-Leal

Took the weekend EMT class and I had such a great time. Mike, Charlie, Marie and Bob are all…read morewonderful and really do a good job teaching. They really care about the students and do their due diligence to make sure everything is understandable. I was worried the first few weeks as it is an accelerated class and a lot of info in a small amount of time. You have to be a committed person and do the work otherwise you won't succeed. I also just passed my NREMT on first attempt.

Took the EMT course here and absolutely got my monies worth. And anyone who puts time and real…read moreeffort into the class will and pass. Those who does not pass did not put in the work. It's not easy by any means but the instructors Wagner and the assisting instructors (Bryan & Natasha) are very patient with the students who may not get it first time around. They are good about working with a person with a learning disability. I have dyslexia and am a auditory learner so it's extra work for me but worth it! Had Marcus Wagner as my main instructor and he's a phenomenal teacher. Super smart about putting medical things that could be dull and hard to learn into a fun, humorous, engaging classroom experience. He is fun and truly funny. If you don't learn what he's teaching - you're not paying attention. He likes the student to engage and ask questions. And TRUST ME he answered all the questions from us crazy student. Smart smart dude. Expert Tip: learn your acronyms ASAP! They will be in tests!!! And the participation grade is easy to keep you over the top of you struggle a little with the tests. They have a app for grading and assignments that is very convenient for the students. Your grade and what you received on quizzes, tests, homework and participation are available in black and white at your fingertips. Wagner is very very good about getting the grade to the student that day so you know where you stand and where you need to improve. If you're a good student study for approx an hour a chapter - for me slower learner it's about 2/3 hours if done right. Anyways - awesome awesome awesome place for an student out to go into emergency medical services.

I took the IV/Bw class. I absolutely loved it. Time went by so fast and it was so informative. Our…read moreinstructor Mary ann was amazing. She had Alot of experience, answered all questions, went out of her way to share stories from her personal experiences on the job. You could tell she really love to teach as well as being in the field. Thank you Lady Permanente.

I went to this school last month and took the CNA program for 22 days, I must say I really liked…read morethe school. The instructor is really nice and I can tell that she is very passionate about her job. The place is nice, safe, and very convenient. It is located at Filipino plaza, and it's close to many local businesses, such as banks, restaurants, cinema, police station, gray hound station, etc. The staffs at the clinical site, Whispering Hope Care Center, were all very kind and helpful. With in that 22 days of both theory and clinical, I have learned so much about the course and how to become an effective and reliable nursing assistant. Would I recommend this school? YES! The school has a 100% passing rate.

I have other concern since they didn't give us 1098 form for taxes ,is there anybody who knows the…read morefederal tax id of the school. I did cna last year but i don't have their tax id to fill the taxes.

Miss Joy was a Great teacher, explained material very well, made class very comfortable and fun,…read moremade sure we had snacks and coffee/water for the whole day if needed, and passing guaranteed! I recommend! Super fast course including 5 day course of HHA! Don't miss this opportunity!

The instructor Ms Joy is super friendly and makes the class fun. She gives you all the information…read moreand tools you need to succeed in the CNA role. The class was so fast (ONLY 21 days!!) and I enjoyed doing clinicals in the facility she took us to. If you have the drive to learn and the passion to care for others this program is for you.

Alright...this is going to be a very real and honest post regarding this school…read more I am a recent graduate of the LVN-RN ADN program. I also attended they're LVN program years before. The ADN program is amazing. What makes it amazing? In 8 months you receive guidance from amazing instructors, you are able to do clinicals at amazing hospitals, and you are adequately equipped to take boards after. 1. I cannot speak anymore highly of the amazing staff. Ms. Cabrera, Ms. Otero, Ms. Salvano, Ms. Cacacho, and many others are very knowledgeable and compassionate for their students. They want you to succeed and help in whatever way they can. 2. These instructors also have worked in these local hospitals and have rapport with many staff members. If you do a good job, you will be noticed. Now, don't be fooled by the negative comments people will make. In order to succeed in this program, you HAVE to give your 100%. DO NOT expect things to be handed to you, DO NOT have a terrible attitude to your classmates or your instructors, and DO NOT whine when things are changed or not going your way. True success in this profession comes to those who give it their all and try they're hardest. Those who take shortcuts may be thriving now, but that will soon end. In a nutshell, if I could go back, I would. This program is amazing. If you work hard and do as you're told, you will succeed and you will make it through this program successful. They provide all the tools to allow that to happen. Good luck to those hoping to apply to this program. It is WORTH it. Thank you Gurnick for everything!

This school presents itself as a professional private institution for healthcare and medical-field…read moretraining. Unfortunately, the reality does not reflect that image. The level of leadership and basic educational direction is extremely poor. The director appears disconnected from even fundamental academic and professional standards expected in a medical training environment. More concerning is the culture inside the school. A large portion of staff behave in a consistently rude and dismissive manner. Basic professionalism something as simple as courtesy, communication, and respect is noticeably absent. For an institution training future healthcare professionals, the environment is deeply troubling. Instead of promoting teamwork, compassion, and ethical conduct, the school tolerates and, in practice, enables behaviors such as bullying, discrimination, and racism. These behaviors are incompatible with healthcare values and should never be normalized in any educational setting especially one responsible for preparing students to care for patients. Students are not encouraged to support one another. Rather, the culture creates hostility, fear of speaking up, and a lack of accountability. Complaints are ignored, and concerns about staff conduct and student treatment are not taken seriously. I am sharing this review because I genuinely care about healthcare and the standards that must exist in medical education. Institutions like this shape future professionals. When leadership fails to protect a respectful and ethical learning environment, it directly impacts not only students, but the quality of care patients will eventually receive. This school urgently needs serious oversight, leadership accountability, and cultural reform.

The teachers here are both amazing, they're very 1 on 1 and make sure you get the full experience…read moreof the school and provide you with over the top knowledge. The program itself is great as well i would highly recommend going to health star academy!

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