Unitek College

We are about a month into our education for LVN at Unitek Hayward Campus. I am very disappointed with the school and quality of my education. The main teacher is very confused and the school as a whole is extremely unorganized. The teacher is brand new, never taught before and I am paying 32K for a teacher who has no clue what she is doing. She is very nice, seems like a good nurse. However she does not know the material in the book and will teach us differently than what we are being tested on. It is not her fault, I feel it is the school’s fault for not properly training her as she has no clue what she is doing. NCP recently switched to Unitek. I took my prerequisite here when it was still NCP. NCP was much better before it became Unitek. I am beginning to regret my decision to go to this school, wish it was still NCP.

I graduated from NCP in January 2014 from their FT LVN program and also took their A&P and blood withdrawal and i.v. therapy course. I always felt supported by the staff and the instructors, both in clinical and theory portions of the program.
Instructors are knowledgeable, patient and serve as excellent role models during this important time.
The staff of NCP has taught me not only how to fulfill the practical aspect of my profession, but also that nursing is so much more than knowledge and procedures.
After passing the nclex-​pn, their clinical rotations proved to be invaluable during job interviews. NCP’s clinical sites are very versatile and my experience there was highly valued by prospective employers.
Before, during and after my time at NCP, the office staff, the program manager and the instructors have been very friendly and supportive.
In essence, if you are looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive professionals, I believe NCP is the place to be.

I go here now and I haven’t started the LVN program yet. I’m just taking the 2 classes needed for the program. And so far I like how everything is. The people are nice, teacher, everything. I didnt expect it to be like that, but I’m happy the way it is.

Graduated from here in 2003, first graduating class on the East Bay. Don’t know how they are now, which I guess doesn’t help, but I’ve been a LVN for 11 years now thanks to them!

I AM ONLY REVIEWING my time spent meeting with the staff. I took off one star because I never attended this school. Now, I gotta say that the receptionist Alejandra is extremely nice and welcoming. Also I met with Southsada, I think that’s how you spell it. I came to meet her for more info about the program and see the school’s atmosphere. She gave me all the information I needed and she didn’t rush me to start etc. Good thing about this place, they accept the Teas V assessment test in place for the Hobet V test they require you to take with a 60% score. No need to buy the Hobet V book if your got the Teas V study guide book. Exactly the same book but just different names. But the test is only good for 1 year here to obtain credit for entry. Continuing on… I was concerned when Southsada didn’t even offer me a tour. Umm… okay… That kind of killed the deal after our meeting because I do wanna see what the school is going to offer me if I plan to give them $ 29,950 for the LVN program. I wanted to speak with the financial aid advisor next and while I was waiting to see the financial aid advisor, I made it known to the receptionist that I didn’t even get a tour! grr… But she was nice enough to tell me where everything is at by standing in one spot in the waiting room of the front entrance to admissions because you can literally see everything down all the hallways cuz thats how small it is. I was not impressed with the school décor & it looked kind of crappy for the tuition they charge. But that’s Hayward for ya! When I first came here, I mistakingly walked into a D.U.I. classroom that’s next door to their skills lab which is less than 1 minute drive up down the street from admissions. Skills Lab seemed so small with bunch of students filling up half of the class as the instructor was teaching. I did talk to students and they say they like it so far and its a reputable school & instructors were great. I don’t think I am going to come here. I have 5 more months to finish prerequisites at my community college. Take the required assessment & since my homeschool has a wait list for ADN RN then I am willing to wait up to 1 year on the wait list. Just be patient and enjoying the small amount of tuition. I’m glad my homeschool is not based on the lottery system because otherwise I would be stuck starting at LVN and bridging up to my BSN as I planned through private schools. Not worth the big hole in my wallet. =) Goodluck everyone!

Visited the school today and they seem great. They have this entrance exam which looks quite difficult. I haven’t taken it yet. It’s called the Hobet 5. They sell a review book for $ 50 and its literally a text book which has examples, practice tests and answers. I looked through it and its like an exam that you would already need to know. Mitosis, DNA, Cells, MATH which is they said is basic but looking through it’s some basic some much more intermediate and you CANNOT use a calculator and these exams are timed.
I am selling this review text book for $ 35-​$ 40 if anyone is planning on attending and taking the exam to enter this school. That will save you $ 10-​$ 15. So if you want it, email me
There are a lot of things you have to do like do a full background check, a 10 panel drug test which you have to pay for yourself. When you take the exam to enter its like $ 30. You can take it twice.
I haven’t taken the exam or attend this school but from first impressions, they seem really great and they don’t push you to go to their school. Although, I found another school much closer to my home hence why I will not be going here. I bought the book in case I wanted to take it but I will not be doing so. I absolutely advice that you get this book whether it be from them or you want it from me for cheaper. It really does help and looking through it gave me an idea. You study for as long as you want and when you’re ready to take the exam to enter you give them a call or they call you in about 2 weeks after your first meeting to check on you.
Only gave 3 stars because I didn’t actually attend. First impressing is A+!!!

i attended NCP for the full time LVN course (graduated ⁰⁸⁄₁₀) and IV therapy course.
i decided to attend this school because the cost was not as crazy as some other vocational schools in the area, and the 1 year LVN course appealed to me. When i was in the process of looking into different schools, NCP stood out because they were able to establish a personal relationship with me within minutes of stepping into the building by treating me like family rather than just another student or customer.
CLASSES: i’m going to be honest. i have never studied so hard in my life, but at the same time i have never been this motivated to study. some courses are more hard than others, some more boring than others but it’s school, it’s expected. haha. overall, the courses covered all the material necessary to succeed in your future workplace and the NCLEX.
INSTRUCTORS: (heheh now my fellow nurse colleagues) the instructors here are great. i commend NCP for having a diverse team of nurse instructors. they are all experienced at their profession, and as the year progresses you start to appreciate and realize how much of an art nursing is. i had one teacher who was an expert on pharmacology, another who dedicated her life to maternity/​pediatrics, another who loved working in ICU, another who had a outgoing personality, conservative personality, more laid back, strict. you get the idea. :)

ADMIN STAFF: they’re friendly, professional and they are always there to answer any questions. Throughout the year they’ll set up resume workshops, and have different school reps come in to help you further your education. NCP will also help you find a job after you graduate :)

CLINICALS: this is probably one of the most important things to look at when enrolling in a nursing school. after some research, it seems that NCP has the most clinical sites (although it may be different for other classes, i was able to attend 8 different sites). most of them are long term care facilities but i was also able to work in sub-​acute, and sit in at emergency once.
in all, i recommend NCP to any future CNAs, and LVNs.
thank you NCP for everything!

I attended NCP for CNA in 2009. I really enjoyed the experience and the teachers are great. Very nice, my favorite was Mrs. Karr. They really do try to help with passing tests as long as you are the one seeking the help and do work on your own part.
Right now I am attending a different LVN school — in a different city — and I regret not coming back. I feel like I would have gotten better teachers at NCP compared to where I ended up. I can’t say that for sure since I never met any of the LVN teachers at NCP. Just basing this on my CNA class experience.
Minus one start for a crappy facility for clinicals. Our place was gross and negligent to there residents.

I enjoyed attending at NCP, at first it was tough but you will learn a lot. The 2^nd level is so much easier and before you know its graduation time! The staff and instructors are nice, they are helping me out find a job even I graduated 2 yrs ago. I had a very good group, we helped out each other and that’s how I survived. I can’t wait for their RN program. I hope it starts soon.