RCNP Graduate Uses RCNP Experience to Land Job

I just want to let you know that I have recently accepted an offer from a local hospital in their New Grad Emergency Department! I start next week :0!  

During the interview, I was able to use so many different behavioral and clinical experiences I had through RCNP. The manager was very impressed that I went out my own way to seek more experiences. I just want to take this moment to thank you again. 

                                                                           Peter, Sonoma State Graduate

Recent Participants Reflect

"The program was one of the best decisions I have made in regards to my education."
                                                                 Sean S., CSU, Chico senior

"This program is so valuable to us nursing students. I feel so much more confident in my skills and I have had a better understanding of my role as a nurse."
                                                                Quyen L., San Jose State University senior

"I am so glad I did this program. I feel so much more prepared for my last semester of nursing school.  My preceptor helped me build my clinical skills and my self confidence as a nurse."
                                                               Alisa E, Santa Rosa Junior College senior

"The RCNP program allowed my confidence to bloom so much! This experience has taught me so much-- I am walking away with a wealth of knowledge and it's all thanks to my amazing preceptor who entrusted and encouraged me to do my best!"
                                                               Amanpreet G., San Jose State University senior

"I found out a few minutes ago that I passed my NCLEX, and earlier today I received a job offer for an ICU position up in Santa Rosa!! During the interview I spoke almost entirely about my experience in the ED..., the were very impressed by what I had done there...it was absolutely integral in building my confidence as both a student, and now, a nurse."
                                                               Alex T., San Jose State University graduate

"Overall, my time was absolutely amazing and I've been raving to anyone and everyone in the nursing realm about my experience."
                                                               Meghan W., Sonoma State University senior
                                                                  

 

Winter 2017 Participants Reflect on their Preceptorships

"The program is amazing and was a relatively easy process.  I feel like I've grown so much... By doing the preceptorship program I now know I am on the right track and that someday I will make a great OB nurse."
     Stacey S., Butte College Nursing Student
     Maternity Preceptorship, Oroville Hospital, Oroville, CA

"The experience I gained with RCNP was invaluable, and it gave me a degree of confidence I didn't know I had."
      Alex T., San Jose State University Nursing Student
      Emergency Department Preceptorship, Sutter Amador Hospital, Jackson, CA

"As I reflect, it was really one of the toughest things I went through, but has allowed me to learn so much about myself and become a better nurse.  And as tough as it was, the more I reflect on my experience, the more I am thinking about pursuing a career in ED nursing!"
       X.Y, Sacramento City College Nursing Student
       Emergency Department Preceptorship, Fairchild Medical Center, Yreka, CA

"...as days went by, I slowly but surely noticed that I was more autonomous and confident in giving care, giving reports, programming Alaris pumps, and most importantly I was able to develop a stronger sense of empathy during my bedside nursing care."
        Gyuhwa L., Sonoma State University Nursing Student
        Medical/Surgical Preceptorship, Healdsburg District Hospital, Healdsburg, CA

"The RCNP program has made me feel significantly more confident in my nursing skills and preparedness as I move from student to RN.  It provided me with the opportunity to practice my many different skills and gain experience.  I am able to provide a much higher level of patient/family care now."
        Paul H., CSU, Chico Nursing Student
        Intensive Care Preceptorship, Feather River Hospital, Paradise, CA

"To the RCNP program-- keep it up.  May you help more RNs and aspiring RNs in the future.  I already recommended the program to my RN friends."
        Ana C., RN Refresher Student
        Medical/Surgical Preceptorship, Rideout Regional Medical Center, Marysville, CA

"My preceptors were the most knowledgeable, kind, and experienced nurses I have ever worked with! I learned immensely and I am extremely grateful to have had these two preceptors and to have worked in Hollister!"
        Dulce S., San Jose State University Student
        Intensive Care Preceptorship, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Hollister, CA

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