Coming back on here to give my update , I graduated from the RN program in January & passed my NCLEX first time !! I give a ton of credit to all professors, especially Professor JP for making Advanced Med Surg material easy to learn and absorb !!! My NCLEX was a good 75% med surg and I was able to recall so much from class that was taught by JP and Christine, it made the NCLEX easy in my opinion!! I hope this speaks volumes to how well these professors are !! I encourage those who are interested in Pacific College to go ahead and join this school! Like I said previously, if you put in your own work as a dedicated student, you will enjoy your time at this school and working with every professor! Thank you Pacific College for a memorable educational experience! If I had to do it again, I wouldn't change a thing !! Good luck to everyone! read more

Pacific College - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

TL;DR Pacific College in Costa Mesa is one of the best nursing schools in Orange County. Don't let the old reviews stop you--apply now! I'm a big Yelp review checker, and like many people, I hesitated to call Pacific College in Costa Mesa because of the outdated negative reviews. I decided to give it a chance, and after finishing my first term in their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, I can confidently say this school is a hidden gem for nursing students in Orange County. Supportive Faculty & Staff At Pacific College, you're not just another number. Coming from a larger school, the smaller cohort size here makes a huge difference. The professors and staff are invested in our success and truly care about preparing us for real nursing careers. * Professor Wu - well-organized PowerPoints with page references that made Fundamentals clear. * Dr. Margaret - practical homework assignments that actually prepared us for Pharmacology tests. * Professor Johnny - clinical rotations with real-world advice that made me feel confident in patient care. * Sara (MFT) - free counseling sessions when school/life stress got overwhelming. * Andrea (Admissions) - made sure I was guided through every step of enrollment. Everything is well-structured and professors stick to the syllabus. It's organized, predictable, and professional--something that's rare in nursing programs. Wellness & Student Life Pacific College actually incorporates student wellness and self-care days into the schedule. At first I thought it was unnecessary, but it turned out to be a great experience for stress management and team-building. My cohort in Costa Mesa has been supportive, motivated, and drama-free, which makes learning so much easier. Campus & Location The building itself is simple, but don't let appearances fool you. The simulation labs, clinical equipment, and technology are all modern and on par with larger Orange County nursing schools. Plus, the location is convenient--close to South Coast Plaza, the 405 freeway, and central to Irvine, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana, so commuting is easy. Admissions & Program Benefits Admissions was straightforward. They accepted all my prerequisites, and the TEAS exam wasn't bad. The biggest advantage is the 95%+ RN NCLEX pass rate, which shows how well they prepare students. Unlike community colleges in Orange County where you may wait years for a seat, Pacific College allows you to graduate faster--eligible to sit for the NCLEX in as little as 16 months. For me, this was the smarter choice: work as an RN sooner, then do an RN-to-BSN bridge program later. Cost vs. Value Tuition isn't the cheapest, but it's worth the investment. Waiting years at a community college costs more in lost wages. At Pacific College, you start sooner, graduate sooner, and start working as a nurse sooner. They also have financial aid, private loan options, and flexible payment methods, so most students find a way to make it work. Curriculum & Confidence Instead of rushed 8-week terms, Pacific College offers full semesters--which means more time to actually learn. We practiced dozens of nursing skills before clinical rotations, so by the time we entered the hospital setting, we weren't going in blind. Finals just wrapped up and I'm happy with my progress. This is hands-down the hardest thing I've ever done, but also the most rewarding. Final Thoughts Whether you live in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, or anywhere in Orange County, Pacific College is a strong choice if you want to become a nurse. I work part-time and still manage to keep up with coursework. The diversity of students--some with healthcare backgrounds, some brand new like me--makes the program engaging and collaborative. If you're considering nursing school in Orange County, especially near Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, or Irvine, Pacific College is worth applying to. This program will prepare you to become an RN and pass the NCLEX. I'll update again at graduation, but so far, Pacific College has exceeded my expectations. read more

There has been a ton of changes; the program was amazing. Special shoutouts to all the professors, faculty members, and peers who are all very supportive and compassionate about what they do. read more

I started the ADN program at Pacific College in 2024, and looking back, one of the most impactful parts of my experience was having Professor Jonathan Pham for Advanced Med-Surg. He's one of those rare instructors who not only really knows his stuff, but also knows how to explain it in a way that just makes sense. His lectures were clear, practical, and honestly made learning even the hardest topics feel manageable. Everyone in our class loved him -- not just because he's a great teacher, but because he genuinely cares. I walked away from his class with a deeper understanding of critical care nursing, and the things I learned helped me so much when I took the NCLEX. read more

I'm writing a review onDr. Attalla he was my tutor for term two he explained everything so well that I decided to continue a voluntary tutoring throughout my nursing course and also attended his tutoring for Nclex . Thank you so much for your patience for explaining for caring and for keeping us on track even when we were tired and did not want to continue you always found a way to make us laugh and make the class fun. Thank you so much. read more

I completed the ADN RN program at the Costa Mesa location. It was a little rough at first because it is an accelerated program but I had a lot of support from the professors and the new friends I made throughout the program. Nursing school isn't easy but pacific college made it fun. The teachers help a lot sharing their personal nursing experiences. I want to thank Prof. JP , Prof. Loryann and Prof. John for making my nursing school experience memorable. Even after graduating the school is still helping me with finding a new job. Thank you guys! read more

I would just like to come on here and say that Dr Attalla has helped me pass my NCLEX exam finally after many attempts. His tutoring has been amazing as he explains things in a good enough way and answers any questions we need. I wanted to give up on taking my test, but Dr Attalla helped me in to not giving up and told I have it in me to pass and I did. Thank you Dr Attalla for tutoring us and helping many of us pass this test, you are an amazing teacher and coach. Again thank you Bernadette Garcia read more

Pacific College can thank Gamble, Jennifer Sanchez, Paul Bott, and Donna Woo for this review. If you have a complaint about this school you should contact BVNPT at (916) 263-7827 request the Enforcement Division. If you have financial aid issues or if Pacific College is overcharging you and refusing to send your paperwork to the State so you can take the NCLEX exam like they did me, contact BPPE at bppe@ca.gov or 916-574-8900/ 888-370-7589 to file a complaint. Jennifer Sanchez has never passed an NCLEX exam, she actually failed and never went back to take the test again, therefore she should never be "teaching" anything! Not an NCLEX review, not term 1, not anything! When Pacific College higher ups knowingly allow her to do NCLEX reviews, sit in during NEC visits, or allow her to try to teach they are cheating you out of a proper education. Several people have complained about this individual and when she finds out of your complaint Jennifer starts harassing you at school and online via Facebook to try and make the students quit. She is extremely unprofessional and is as crooked as they come boasting that she is getting an "education doctrine" through the falsifying of paperwork provided by Gamble. Gamble is in charge of Jennifer therefore students approach her thinking they can confidentially bring their concerns about Jennifer to her attention, however Gamble ignores us students and covers for Jennifer. Pretty soon you realize that Gamble is just as bad if not worse. If you take the IV class at this school beware that Gamble doesn't try to have someone that isn't licensed or qualified through BVNPT to teach this class because it will not count as she tried to do with my class. If you do take the IV class make sure that the supply used is not expired. Gamble will tell the class it's fine but it's not. I got an infection due to an expired saline that was used on me. When my PCP requested the lot# to report it she gave a totally different lot# for a different saline that wasn't used and still asked me to do a Yelp review so here we are. When we figured out that Gamble is no good we tried to follow the chain of command at Pacific College to try and have our concerns heard. Sadly both Paul Bott and Donna Woo ignored our emails and my attempts to set up a meeting by visiting the campus. One can only imagine that if the very top of the chain of command ignores students requests for a meeting to address several students concerns, they are both fully aware of the shady, crooked, education and money stealing, unprofessional things that are going on at Pacific College. Make sure you keep your original financial aid contract! Pacific College has a magical number of approximately $3,000 that they like to overcharge each student and if you do not have your original financial aid contract they say that they updated their system and no longer have it but that the numbers are correct. The financial aid department will "fix" the overcharge but only if and when you provide them with your original financial aid contract to dispute. A school should always be able to provide an itemized bill for all the charges and credits but Pacific doesn't. When we paid for the IV class we were told we would get a booklet and other supplies that we paid for however we didn't get a booklet or any supplies nor our money back for never getting anything. I truly hope this review helps. I wish someone would have warned me before ever attending this horrible school. read more

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I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to share that I took my NCLEX on March 28, 2025, and completed it in 85 questions. On March 30, 2025, I received the exciting news that I passed! I am beyond thrilled and grateful. I truly appreciate all of your support throughout this journey. A special thank you to Dr. Atala and Mr. Roc for their outstanding tutoring--it was incredibly helpful in breaking down the questions and strengthening my understanding. I believe their guidance is one of the best resources for students at Pacific College, and I'll always be thankful for the tools and knowledge they've provided. Thank you again to everyone who has helped me along the way. I will always cherish my experience and am grateful for the contributions each of you made to my success. Warm regards, Champale Ford read more

Please see my full review in the pictures Pros: The professors and clinical instructors. We all had our mixed feelings about some but at the end of the day they were our saving grace. I feel like there's more I could say but at this time I can't remember every single incident or argument we had with this school. Do your own research if you don't believe or if the school tells you maybe I'm just a disgruntled student (I'm not. I graduated and passed my NCLEX). I did wait to post my review because we had already heard how long they took to give the diplomas to the cohort before us (and some of them had also posted negative reviews. Suspicious right?) and I needed to get my diploma ASAP. read more

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Like all the schools there are ups and downs! The organization can improve. However, you need to take it day by day and keep studying. On another note, Ms. Irene Levanza was my mentor throughout the LVN program. She took the time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions and never showed any negative judgment. She is a very supportive and motivating instructor! She is a great asset to the school. You can tell she loves being a nurse and loves to teach! She is such a good spirit and very positive! I am thankful for her! read more

My experience with Dr.Atalla, in the NCLEX reviews have been the best, the confidence and dedication he gives is just the amazing . He explains it very well and again makes me feel confident and smart when I try . I really appreciate him and the effort he gives to motivate each student to pass, you answer a question he helps you re read and digest the question and gives you feedback back on the rationale and explanations. Any questions one has he makes sure he answers it at his best of knowledge and will dumb it down to me. I really do enjoy them and I've been learning more than the years in school. read more

I attended Pacific College for my Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and my experience was great! The program is fast-paced, only 15 months, but the professors and staff provide ongoing support every step of the way--even after graduation. The clinical instructors genuinely want you to succeed and are always willing to help. Thanks to their guidance and encouragement, I passed the NCLEX and officially became an RN. I'm grateful for my time here and highly recommend this program to anyone pursuing nursing! read more

Louie who is apart of admissions asked my classmates and I to write a review on how he did, and I'm going to be very honest. The experience signing up into the nursing program was terrible. Everything was unorganized, unprofessional, and we were receiving last minute updates regarding if we needed to be on campus or not for theory. Whenever I tried getting in contact with Louie, he ignored me or referred me to someone else. You can't really get a hold on anyone at the school if you're calling, you physically need to be there to receive help if you have any questions. It's been very frustrating here so far and I'm wishing moving forward that the program does get better when it does come down to communicating, if you're thinking about signing up for this school, I wouldn't recommend speaking to Louie. A lot of false information was told to myself and others and when I wanted answers as to why, I heard nothing but excuses which is not okay. He wasn't honest about working with my schedule, mentioned that we were able to pick theory days, how our skills/clinical started around 6:30-7 because of my work schedule over the weekend etc... just lies. Also, we were told last minute that we'd be moving campuses which caused another inconvenience. If I knew prior to joining this school, I would've went elsewhere. I'm not saying everyone is terrible here, most staff are understanding and helpful, but my experience with Louie weren't great and I didn't feel like all my questions were answered when I needed their help ever. I also reached out to Nadeem and didn't get much help from him as well when it came to them telling us that we had to attend a last minute orientation prior to school starting literally days before. When I came to him and explained how last minute this was and how I'd have to rearrange my schedule due to last minute changes, he didn't care. Instead of coming up with solutions like having orientation on zoom because he knew it was last minute, he didn't think about our work schedules, kids, arrangements we'd need to make last minute because of their doing. I understand it's nursing school, but letting students know only a day prior, day of is just ridiculous. Not to mention, we had the SAME orientation back in February of this year, so it was pointless have another one. It was inconsiderate and inconvenient to make students come out last minute. read more

Tried to get information, admissions office was closed. I called Louie Garcia and we set an appointment for zoom at 3 pm. He didn't show up. I called him a week later, he set up an appointment on zoom again because he wasn't available to give me a tour. Attended the zoom, still wanted to see a tour and he couldn't give me an appointment until 2 weeks later. I canceled my very last appointment bc something came up and he was unwilling to reschedule for a different day. Very rude, unhelpful, unorganized and unprofessional. If the admissions office is like that, I can expect the whole school to be unorganized and unprofessional as well. read more

DO NOT GO HERE, they are so unorganized. The administrative team does not reply when you reach out. They are rude when you ask questions about the program and even reply with " Why don't you go somewhere else?" They charge for a technology fee ($150) and they can't even explain what that means exactly. Wifi? I don't need it, Word, Excel? My laptop offers it. Some of the instructors are awesome, but the other ones .... they will retaliate if you raise concerns about the material no correlating with text books (if you even have the textbook) some instructor went missing and affected the entire term, all while teaching from "personal experience" read more

Don't fall for Nadeem's recruitment call or the other people Calling saying "21 day left to get enrolled and get your paper work in, give me a call back" (I was waiting in the lobby and I can overhear the calls being made out) 2nd post here - i just left Pacicif College, finally received my diplomas after 3 months short from turning 2 years since I completed the program. 1st year was them telling me that my diploma was mailed out to me and I should receive it 3-6 months. Than periods of no response to my emails, months at a time after constant request for updates. After they charged me for commencement, and after attending commencement they told me it was on hold due to outstanding balance ....... Wish I would have been told sooner.... I asked if I could go in to pay/ receive me diploma, 9 months later I received the email that it was finally ready for me, and to bring in $9,350 so I can receive my diploma. I'm calling, calling, and calling (still trying to be respectful of people time) to check if it's okay for me to show up same day to pick up since email responses are taking too long. Of cores no answers! So I show up The receptionist in unprofessional clothes, hair looking like she rolled out of bed and ran to her job. the billing girl in flip flops and a pancho, anddddd NADEEM the recruiter counts the money before handing over my diploma. They were laughing up a storm, joking around with each other like no business is actually running in the facility. What is frustrating about them laughing up a storm and joking around while I am there to pay the $9,350 dollar balance in order to receive my diploma is the fact that other students also experienced getting charged unexplained amounts because Pacific claims that "the school did not receive FAFSA". Other students luckily caught it on time. Looking at the reviews now I see how other students experience the same scam I did . read more

If I could leave no stars, I would. Pacific College is a CATFISH SCHOOL, they portray to be a top notch school once you sign on the dotted lines the circus begins. No support, no tools, no tutoring etc. They have instructors who've been out of the field for over 20+ plus years who's not up to date with any of the new scopes of practice. Everything she teaches is out of date and ancient. Poor Ms. Zehner 80 years old, she's a liability for the school. Now let's start with the M & M sisters Ms. Mary K the DON and her sidekick her sister Ms. Zarah P. Both of them are just rude beyond measures, they have an entitled spirits. They don't speak to any of the "students" especially if you're not of their decent. Everyone else is below them in they have no problem showing you. They have made my experiences and my classmates time a living hell. The upkeep of the school is awful the bathrooms are always dirty with trash piled up, urine on the floors toilets don't flush fully. This school is a waste of 38k they don't give you information on time. Everything is last minute with them. They're now forcing students to leave reviews now. Do not come to this school!!! read more

It truly went by fast in my opinion but I'm glad I'm finally done. I want to thank Mrs Irene for being the best instructor with the best attitude and intentions with her students. To Mrs Irene and my friends throughout the program were my motivation! read more

Also note, this wasn't made for be funny but an honest opinion of just not me but others. The cohort I went to class with had the same thoughts but just wanted to get through this school with no issues like I had to deal with. But because I take no shit and speak truth I'm honestly advising you be watchful this school is a nightmare waiting. Unless you like chaos don't attend pay more to get more. Most nursing schools are accredited with WASC... I hope I abbreviated this correctly because this college swears and has stated they are up there with USC. I doubt that from experience, and I wonder does USC know there comparing Pacific (who the fuck are you) to such a prestigious college.... Hummm read more

Pacific College - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Dr. Atalla is an absolute gem in the academic realm. From the moment he stepped into our classroom, we felt the passion and dedication he has for teaching, nursing and engaging with the students. His teaching style is dynamic, engaging, and tailored to suit the diverse learning styles of all students. Beyond his exceptional teaching abilities, Dr. Atalla genuinely cares about his students' success. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to provide guidance and mentorship. Whether it's during office hours or via email, he goes above and beyond to ensure that students have the resources they need to excel academically. Tanya R. read more

If I could give zero stars to this school I would. Stay away from staff member Jennifer Sanchez!!! I am not sure why she is "teaching" there in any program, since she is not licensed. Sanchez has never even passed an NCLEX exam yet they have her "teaching/tutoring" for NCLEX/ test review. I am not 100% sure how that is legal! These are FACTS that can be verified online in the nationwide and CA database- she doesnt have nor has she ever passed NCLEX and has never been licensed. She is very unprofessional to boost her non-educated mind on top of all the other red flags. Jennifer is also "in-charge" of sending the school paperwork to allow you to take the NCLEX- you better pray she does it right or likes you if not it will get sent 3 times and kicked back from the state the first 2 times until she finally figures out what she did wrong. As far as financially, I should've listened to some of the reviews. They were trying to overcharge me by $4,000. Again, same reason as others below that supposedly financial aid hadnt paid but then when I logged in to the state FAFSA they did pay. My bill went from owing $4,000 to owing $75- SERIOUSLY! Furthermore, they say that the charge of the NCLEX exam is included but when it was time to take the exam it all of a sudden wasnt and that was an additional non-expected expense. The extremely few people that are nice and helpful are so overwhelmed that no one truly gets the education that you are paying so much money for. I truly do not recommend any of the campuses of this school. They tell you, you will be at one campus or sign up at one campus and then all of a sudden you have to go to another campus for the rest of your schooling- HORRIBLE!!! read more

Dr. Atalla is an excellent instructor. His way of teaching is very good and is very helpful to whom are trying prepare to take the NCLEX. He dedicates his time and effort to prepare us to be confident and ready to take the NCLEX. His hard work and dedication is beneficial to all who are trying to pass their NCLEX. While he has highly recommended students to review Archer as well before taking the NCLEX exam which I feel everyone should do before taking the exam. It is so helpful and I've heard so many people have passed the first time after reviewing Archer. Dr. Atalla is a very humble, kind hearted and knowledgeable person. He takes time in answering everyone questions and makes sure to go over each question with his students. Thank you Mr. Atalla for everything you have done for us. I really appreciate you taking the time to help us prepare for the NCLEX. read more

I completed my LVN in 2019. The actual office staff is the worst, Jennifer Woo solely cares about the money you bring in and not the education. You basically have to be your own Financial aid counselor since the constantly change since they either quit because they realize the mess they walked into or get fired because they messed up. I graduated and it wasn't until 6 months later when they said that the previous financial aid rep made a mistake from the start in 2017 they said I couldn't receive my actual diploma until I paid 7k. Jennifer Woo did not offer any apologies or sympathy. The absolute worst. I made a complaint with the board in 2019 as well. Please look at all you other options before coming here. And know what you are getting into review all you paperwork and do you own calculations. My instructor on the other hand were amazing, Ms.K, Mrs. Mckim, and Ms Zeiner are the only reason I can recommended this school. read more

Zerrrrrrooooooo stars if there was an option! JUST AVOID THIS SCHOOL AT ALL COSTS! Read all the other negative comments from recent to many years ago! Coz obviously nothing has changed except the fast turnovers of Dean of nursing. If you ever need anything from administration, they take forever to get back to you or just totally ignore you! But when you owe them money, they do not waste time calling or emailing you a bill. If you're going to pay 80-100k for a private nursing school, just go to west coast university. My cohort never even got uniforms! There are other nursing schools in oc around the same price that are 100x better. The campus alone doesn't even look like a campus. Supposedly their NCLEX pass rate is in the high 80/90s but it's in the 70s! https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml read more

I am a recent RN graduate, cohort 5. My experience at this school was unfortunate. The only thing good about this school was my OB professor (Bobby J) and my advanced med surg professor (Nelson). These two ladies should take their knowledge to a college that actually cares about their students, not just the money. They really went above and beyond to assist every single one of us. Admin is horrible here. The assistant director is a professor, a director, cafeteria worker, janitor, financial aid, etc. She takes on way more than she can handle and ultimately doesn't do well at anything. She would be an amazing director if she had the ability to stick to one job description. Leadership course during last semester is a complete joke. They take zero feed back from the student and "adjust" their syllabus every 5 min to make their jobs easier without considering the students. We were the first cohort to take the next gen nclex and got zero to no help/practice on ngn. Although they will say they prepared us so well and gave us ALL the tools necessary to succeed. Professor Gerez will go on rants about her personal life and focus the last 20 min of our paid time to review course material. Tutoring was never an option because no one had the spare time to offer it. After many complaints they attempted to offer it but always looked forward to same day cancellations. It wasn't until last semester when they attempted to make themselves more available. Financial aid department is non existent. You email today and possibly hear back from them in 4 months. Our last semester ended in April 2023 and we still haven't had a graduation ceremony. they are still "working on it" but I already paid for it. I am SO glad I am out of this school. If you are going to choose a private school and sacrifice your well earned money, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go elsewhere. If you care about your education, Go somewhere that offers the time you're paying for. Perhaps a school with more experience. read more

I want to take the time to thank Dr. Attalla for teaching the tutoring sessions. In my personal experience, these tutoring sessions enhances my study skills and my abilities to retain information more better from each of my chapters. It doesn't matter how many people show up for class, he teaches the class in the same manner whether there is a few of us attending or many of us attending the class. However, tutoring is a great resource for studying for upcoming exams. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge, Dr. Attalla. May God continue to Bless you for passing on your expertise! Sincerely, Neddy read more

I am a new graduate from Pacific College 12/2022, and proud to say that I passed my NCLEX on the 1st try after only 75 questions! Dr. Attala was a humongous help in this area. He provided encouragement, knowledge and confidence in me and my fellow peers. With his NCLEX preparation and reminding us to never give up, push ourselves because the BIG pay off is at the end. I'm grateful to this school and to Dr. Attala for all his help and guidance which gave me the courage and confidence I needed to succeed and pass. I also want to give a HUGE shout out to Professor Culver! She is another individual that I'm very grateful too! I have to say one of THE BEST teachers by far that I've had the pleasure being schooled by. Her teachings are right on the money, and keeps it real. She truly cares for her students and understands that nursing school is tuff, especially if you're trying to juggle work, family and school at the same time. She is a teacher that has her students backs 100%, reminds you that you need to push yourself to the limits sometimes if you really want something Go And Get It! Don't give up and believe in yourself because she DOES!!! Kuddos to them and to this school, I'm grateful and honored to be a graduate of here. I definitely recommend Pacific College for anyone who wants to become a nurse! If you can dream it you can be it! read more

Pacific College - NCLEX - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I was in Cohort 6 of the ADN program, and I feel like its a good time to speak out. I had such a terrible experience at this school, I can't recommend it at all. The professors are nice, but that's about it. The financial staff (all the way up to the COO) are the absolute worst. They were so unhelpful with my student account, and I ended up getting wrongfully dismissed from the program. They only have one private loan service to finance your education. No matter your credit, it's at 18% interest. There are no other options from banks, credit unions or Sally Mae. It felt very sketchy, and with how disorganized the schedule was, they made it extremely difficult to work and pay the $2300/month the program. They absolutely will not work with you. They only would respond or get into contact with me when the money was due, which was 5 months into the program, and that was in the form of threats. When I emailed back for clarification, I was ignored. I emailed and called many, many times during the session to get clarification on what I owed, and to come up with a plan to pay, but my contact was ignored. It even got to the point where I was gaslighted by them, claiming they never received any emails or calls in their "system". I went through the emotional trauma of trying to go through this program, deal with the erratic schedule, and still try to figure out how to work full time to afford it, while the financial department was breathing down my neck. They harassed me like the mob, but refused to help me when I had questions about exactly what I owed. Going through nursing school is difficult, and I expected that. What I did not expect was the stress and drama caused by the financial administration that nearly broke me. Stay away from this school, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. read more

Welcome to PC where the teachers read off the power point slides and leave you hanging with un answered emails. You can be passing all your classes and for any bogus reason they will tell you that you need to do the semester over and charge you 19,000 the very next day. The ring leader of this circus is Priscilla Greco, Madden-Nisco, Donna Woo and others. At this school they play favoritism and look forward to failing students because its a for profit school they cash in on students . Therefore they make it impossible for you to not fail that is why instead of teaching you what you need to know for exams they don't. You basically have to teach yourself and they have no library the campus is super old and the facility is gross bathrooms are always clogged and smell horrible. Avoid this school or mark my words you will regret it with your life savings. They will put you in debt and misery!!! WHILE you are taking MedSurg 2 and Leadership they throw at you 3 books and give you the protored exams back to back and they do not teach you these classes. The classes that you are teaching yourself and by luck are supposed to pass are Leadership, Community, Nutrition ..They put as much obstacles in front of you as possible so you can fail. read more

Finished my IV class with Dr. Gamble and Ms. K from VN program. It was very informative. Instructors are very patient as well.

I cannot recomend this school. The only person that ever bothered to help me was Mr. Ethan. Other staff wasn't helpful in figuring out how much I owe and Financial Aid basically was impossible to reach. Not worth it!!!! read more

I finished the LVN program June 2023, and I graduated Oct 2023. I passed my NCLEX on the first try with 85 questions. I am truly grateful to Dr. Attalla for dedicating his time to tutoring me for my exams and teaching me how to use those test strategies for NCLEX. He encouraged me and my classmates to set time aside every single day to practice 100-150 questions or more everyday, which really helped me score high on both my Exit Exams and pass NCLEX. read more

I am a graduate from 7/22. I passed my NCLEX on first try. My test shut off at 75 questions. I started school two weeks before covid hit. At first we all had to make adjustments and learn to navigate being fully online. The staff was able to make those adjustments and accommodate us as students as well. Ms Gamble, Ms Lee, Ms K/Isidro, and many other teachers were amazing. On more than one time I needed assistance from the office staff, and was able to get a timely response. Going through school during Covid had great challenges, but with the schools assistance, and the hard work I put in, I was able to make it through on honor roll for four semesters and graduate with honors. I really believe you will get out of it what you put in. Ask questions if you have them. Participate in skills as much as possible, especially during clinicals. Step up and you will rise. I did have difficulty reaching financial aid one time, this was due to a change in the staff. But I reached out to another person in the office not responsible for it, and they were very helpful and directed me to the correct staff member. read more

I called this location to inquire about their RN program. Right off the bat, the woman who answered has the most rudest tone in her voice. I asked her a few questions because I was really considering trying this school out to further my education, but she was so rude and offered no help whatsoever. If this is how you talk to prospective students, I can just imagine how you deal with current students/graduates. Would not recommend even calling this place for information. read more

it's a great College! They really want you to succeed. I get tutoring with the great Dr Atalla, a really cool and intelligent person. thumbs up to you Dr. Attalla. read more

I would like to say thank you to dr. Atalla he is very helpful and Im glad that I have the opportunity to have tutoring.

I usually do not write reviews, but this time I decided to write one in regarding Dr. Attalla, he is one of the best tutoring intrustors that I have had . He is always positive and very encouraging, alway sharing great information on study techniques. Thank you very much Dr. Attalla. read more

First I would like to say, as a member of only the second cohort for the RN program, that there are probably some logistical kinks I struggled with, that have most likely been worked out by now. Having attended the program at the onset of Covid restrictions, combined with the launch of a new program, assuredly contributed to many of the organizational and communication issues that I encountered. That being said, I can't say enough about majority of the instructors. While a couple of them were either distant, or downright nuts, most of my professors and preceptors were invested and involved in our success. From professor Gerez at the beginning of my program who made the sometimes interminable length of class tolerable, to professor Saites who's knowledge and ability to make things clearer contributed greatly to my success. And when my authorization to test for the NCLEX, followed by the extended period I waited for my license to appear that seemed stuck in a black hole, Director Greco's relationship with the board of Nursing greased the skids and got it done, sometimes as early as the next day! Then there's Professor Shauna Nelson. Of all the educators I've encountered in my lifetime (I'm 50 so let that sink in), I have never been so lucky as I was to have professor Nelson for my final semester. The level of personal commitment and dedication displayed by this unbelievable woman cannot be described with words. Her care and concern for each and every student shines forth like a divine light in the sea of apathy and self-serving attitudes so prevalent today. She puts her heart and soul into every lesson, every student, and everything else it takes to be that once in a lifetime mentor you hear about during Nobel laureate speeches. I owe my degree and my license to this incredible educator. 3 of the 4 stars in my rating are hers alone. It is my hope that the administrators look to her as a benchmark for how the program should serve its students. With all that said, Pacific College was more affordable, and from what I've heard from the students we absorbed from other private colleges I won't name here, more invested in their student's success. It would be nice if they'd be a little more timely with transcripts (still waiting), but I'm hoping that will be resolved soon so I can add that 5th star to my rating. In conclusion, I would recommend Pacific College to anyone interested in a private nursing program. read more

Dr. Atalla is great and gives a lot of advice, and very helpful and understanding. Learning a lot from him! Thank you for all you do and time! read more