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.

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.

My journey with Gurnick Academy was not a straight path. I initially enrolled at the Sacramento…read morecampus, but I was distracted by life and did not take my education as seriously as I should have. I ended up failing during my prerequisite courses, leaving me with a $1,500 debt that I had to repay before I could try again. When I decided to return to nursing school, I carefully researched my options and chose the Modesto campus. Although both campuses were about 40 miles from where I lived, the commute to Modesto felt more manageable. More importantly, the Modesto campus felt like home. The support I received from the instructors and administrators went far beyond academics. They not only taught me how to become a nurse, but how to become a good nurse. Those lessons will stay with me throughout my career and for the rest of my life. My biggest piece of advice to future students is simple: read the books. Do not rely solely on Quizlet or shortcuts. Read the chapters, take handwritten notes, and put in the work. I am not the smartest person in the room, but I worked hard and gave this program my full effort. I want to express my sincere appreciation to Tu, Mr. Bennie, Ms. Laura, Amber, both Stephanies, and Stephanie at the front desk, who always answered my questions and every phone call. I am especially grateful to Stephanie Kelly, my first clinical instructor, as well as Ms. Maria, MJ, Ms. Nisha, and Tina, the nurse at my clinical site. Because of the guidance, encouragement, and support of these incredible individuals, I successfully became a licensed nurse. Today, I am proud to be working as a nurse in San Francisco. Thank you, Gurnick Academy Modesto, for helping me achieve a goal that once felt out of reach.

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.

I had such an enjoyable time taking my CNA course here, I met new people i was able to create…read morefriends with and I had Erica as my teacher, she was great! Id very much recommend this place to anyone wanting to be a CNA

Thank you so much for the amazing support. This is an amazing school thank you for helping me begin…read moremy path in the healthcare field. Thank you Erica and Edwin

I had a great experience taking the IV Certification Course at First Lady Permanente! Our…read moreinstructor, Summer, was amazing. She made the class informative, helpful, and easy to understand. I really appreciated that she didn't just teach us how to perform the skills--she made sure we understood why we were doing each step and the importance behind it. Summer was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt comfortable and confident with our skills before moving forward. I left the course feeling much more prepared and confident in starting IVs and performing the techniques we learned. I would definitely recommend First Lady Permanente and Summer to anyone looking to get their IV certification!

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.

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.

I do not recommend. My daughter could not get a letter stating she had taken the class to qualify…read morefor nursing school at a Cal State program. A letter is required and this instructor could not even answer any emails or phone calls after many attempts to reach her , my daughter had to call from a different phone just to get through to her ( ms joy) . Then she was reluctant to even sign a prewritten letter because she said she was too busy. Very unprofessional!!!

Kristopher Rios is a phenomenal advisor! Sometime last year, I called Gurnick for some information…read moreabout their ADN program as I was about to finish my prereqs. Kristopher was so helpful and kind with providing the information. Earlier this year, once I finished my prereqs, I decided to move forward with this process and Kristopher was more than happy to help guide me throughout it. He is super passionate about what he does and has made me feel so welcomed! He always makes sure his students are updated and will respond super fast. He is such a supportive and caring advisor and has made this process so smooth.

So far, in my opinion, Gurnick has been really great. My communication with my nursing advisor…read moreKristopher has been nothing short of stellar. He always replies when I have questions and makes sure we get what I need figured out. I start in January and hope to continue to see amazing support and communication from the rest of the staff at Gurnick!

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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