"My experience was more than I could have hoped for! I appreciate that the program coordinator understood my specific goals for the preceptorship program and matched me with a site/mentor that fit my needs."

Rhonda H., CSU, Chico senior
Preceptorship in Med/Surg at Seneca District Hospital, Chester, CA


"My preceptors were amazing.  They taught me so much and made me feel like a nurse!"

Annalicia L., San Francisco State University senior
Preceptorship in Maternity at Adventist Health, Sonora, Sonora, CA


"The program really allowed me to find my confidence as a nurse.  It was the best experience I've ever had in the hospital and confirmed to me I was meant to be an ICU nurse."

Cristina M., San Jose State University senior
Preceptorship in ICU at Marshall Medical Center, Placerville, CA


"This experience was so great!  I will highly recommend it to future nurses and nurses coming back to the field.  The Coordinator is great-- she empowers the student and is very informative."

Heidi M., Butte College senior
Preceptorship in the Perioperative Unit at Adventist Health, Feather River, Paradise, CA


"More than any other clinical experience, the RCNP program has helped me to be much more competent and confident as a new nurse.  I will always value this preceptorship as one of my best learning experiences."

Stacey P, RN, New graduate
Preceptorship in Telemetry at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael, CA


"This program has helped me understand what kind of nurse I strive to be, helped me to gain more self awareness of who I am, and how to communicate more effectively."

Shang V., CSU, Stanislaus, senior
Preceptorship in Medical-Surgical Unit at Oroville Hospital, Oroville, CA


"This is an excellent program.  I highly recommend it to every nursing student.  I learned a lot in 4 weeks.  Now I feel confident and ready to be a good nurse in the future!"

Yan Z., San Jose State University senior
Preceptorship in ED at Fairchild Medical Center, Yreka, CA

Winter 2018 Participants Speak

"I would recommend this program 1000%.  I have gained so much knowledge and experience through this preceptorship, and feel that it has made me much more confident in my abilities."

Melissa O., Butte College senior
Preceptorship in NICU, Mercy Medical Center, Redding


 "The site was amazing.  I was able to see a bit of everything and all staff were welcoming.  Both preceptors were great and patient.  I finally am starting to feel more confident in myself as a future nurse."

Lizbet S., Sonoma State University senior
Preceptorship in ED, Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding


"The program has changed my life and has changed my confidence level in so many areas.  I am a huge believer in learning beyond classroom doors."

Katelyn A., CSU, Chico senior
Preceptorship in ED, Barton Memorial Hospital, South Lake Tahoe


"Joining RCNP has been one of the best decisions of my life.  It not only helped me develop nursing skills and improve in areas of weakness, but it also taught me a lot about myself.  I definitely have grown so much after this preceptorship.  I would totally recommend others to participate."

Phuong L., San Jose State University senior
Preceptorship in ED, Adventist Health, Clearlake


"I feel extremely blessed that I was able to participate in such a reputable program with a wonderful preceptor.  I feel as though my confidence has greatly increased as well as my vision of seeing myself as a real nurse in the coming future.  I owe so much to this amazing program!"

June Z., Butte College senior
Preceptorship in Maternity, Feather River Hospital, Paradise

 
"I'm extremely thankful for this opportunity.  I am more comfortable in my skills and in the hospital setting.  All the traumas I was involved in helped me grow as a student.  I know that this preceptorship was well worth it and I highly recommend it."

Daisey V., CSU, Chico senior
Preceptorship in ED, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Red Bluff