“This experience was the best so far during nursing school.  I learned and practiced so much...  I am so         grateful for this opportunity!!

Jenevieve P., senior nursing student, Dominican University,                                                Med/Surg, Adventist Health, Ukiah Valley Hospital, Ukiah, CA

“The program coordinator is super helpful and responsive.  She patiently answered every question of         mine.   I strongly encourage other nursing students to participate in this program.  It gives you a             strong foundation for your future nursing career.”

                                   Phoebe N., senior nursing student, San Jose State University                                                                     ED, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport, CA

“My preceptor was extremely knowledgeable in her field and challenged me as a student.  She made me feel like a part of the team…I couldn’t have asked for more from a preceptor.”

                                  Karlee K., senior nursing student, Chico State                                                                                            Labor & Delivery Unit, Adventist Health, Rideout Hospital, Marysville, CA

“The ED is a crazy place, but so much is to be learned there.  I was able to perform so many skills from school that I thought I never would have done before graduation.”

                                     Michelle O., senior nursing student, Yuba College                                                                                                      ED, Sutter Roseville Hospital, Roseville, CA

“The entire Palliative Care Team: RNs, MDs, chaplains, and social workers all were incredibly                welcoming, kind, informative and gracious! I had fun, made friends, met my objectives and                    learned so much.”

                                  Alison H., RN, Refresher Nurse                                                                                                                   Palliative Care Unit, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

“The Program Coordinator always offered her support for the students and genuinely cares about how we’re doing in the program. The program gave me the confidence and skills that I was lacking so that I can more comfortably tackle the world of nursing. "

                                 Kevin N., senior nursing student, San Jose State University                                                                         ED, Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, CA

 

“Even though this is the first time my preceptor precepts students, she is extremely awesome! She is extremely patient and helpful and went out of her way to advocate for more learning opportunities for me.  She also includes me in the team and made me feel welcome.”

                                Stephanie L., San Jose State University senior student/preceptorship                                        on Medical-Telemetry Unit, Methodist Hospital,  Sacramento, CA                                                                         

“This program truly helped mold me into the RN I will become this year.  I struggle a lot with self-confidence. This program made me realize that I will be able to do this.

                                  Sarah L., senior student CSU, Chico/preceptorship in Telemetry                                                                at Adventist Health, Rideout Hospital, Marysville, CA

“My preceptor was amazing—patient, kind, and organized.  She goes above and beyond for me. The staff is supportive and willing to help in any way possible…I love the program.”

         Jesus S., senior nursing student CSU, Chico/Preceptorship in                                                        Cardiovascular Unit at Enloe Medical Center, Chico, CA

“I felt welcomed to the facility from the first day.  My preceptor was exceptional and was there for me every moment I needed guidance… I loved this program and am more interested in working in a hospital in a rural area in California in the future.”

                                Katherine H., San Jose State University student/preceptorship                                                                    in ICU, Marshall Medical Center, Placerville, CA

"My preceptor was amazing—patient, kind, and organized.  She goes above and beyond for me. The staff is supportive and willing to help in any way possible…I love the program."

       Chase J., CSU, Chico senior/Labor & Delivery preceptorship at                                                   Enloe Medical Center, Chico, CA

 

 "I am so appreciative of preceptors, Rhonda & Katherine for the wonderful experience I got to have.  They gave me the perfect combination of direction and independence which led to an amazing exposure of life in a rural ED."

Darren H.,  preceptorship in ED at Orchard Hospital in Gridley, CA

"I'm so glad I did this experience! It solidified that I want to work in nursing."

Danielle S., preceptorship in Med/Neuro at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA

"RCNP was one of the best opportunities I've had in nursing school, and I would 100% recommend it...I've gained confidence in my hands-on skills and independence as a student nurse."

Ana B., preceptorship in Labor & Delivery at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA

"This was an amazing preceptorship experience.  It really helped me to gain hands-on experience in a rural nursing setting in a way that is structured and safe for students."

Tasha H., preceptorship in Telemetry at Adventist Health, Rideout Hospital in Marysville, CA

 "I'm much more confident in my skills& abilities now.  I felt 100% supported by the program coordinator throughout my preceptorship.  RCNP is a clinical game changer."

Hannah W, preceptorship in ICU at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA

"I am so thankful to have had such a wonderful experience this past winter. I continually learned and became confident in my skills due to this preceptorship. I believe this program has benefited me and is a stepping stone into critical care nursing."

Jasmine C., CSU, Chico senior
Preceptorship in ED at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael, CA


"This experience has been so beneficial to my growth as a student nurse, as well as my overall competence and confidence. My preceptor was awesome!"

Michaela K., CSU, Chico senior
Preceptorship in L&D at Enloe Medical Center, Chico, CA


"I loved this program. I learned so much and feel more confident than I ever thought I would be with nursing. The support of the coordinator helped me feel confident going into the program and feel supported throughout."

Jessica G., USF senior
Preceptorship in Maternity Unit at Adventist Health and Rideout, Marysville, CA


"My preceptor poured so much knowledge from her experience in L&D and also made me feel like a friend! The coordinator is the best communicator, full of encouraging words and kind thoughts."

Faith M., San Jose State senior
Preceptorship in L&D at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Hollister, CA


"This program was an exceptional learning opportunity that I feel expedited my growth and pushed me to reach my goals as a nursing student. All of my preceptors did an excellent job of making me feel supported. They all did a great job of giving me learning opportunities."

Avery H., SFSU senior
Preceptorship in Cardiovascular ICU at Adventist Health and Rideout, Marysville, CA

"This is such a unique and incredibly valuable program. I highly recommend it to any future nursing student. I will always remember my time doing RCNP and the amazing people I worked with and all I learned."

Amanda H., CSU, Chico senior
Preceptorship in ED at Barton Memorial Hospital, South Lake Tahoe, CA

"I could not have asked for a better preceptor. I feel that I have grown so much here...The staff here has been so welcoming and friendly. I feel so much more confident to be a working nurse than I did before the program."

                      Amanda B., Butte College, senior
                      Preceptorship in the Med/Surg Unit, Orchard Hospital, Gridley, CA


"I was so sad to leave! I wanted to keep working because it was such a welcoming environment."
                    
                       Bailey R., CSU Chico, senior
                       Preceptorship in the ED, Mercy Medical Center Redding, Redding, CA


" I would really recommend future nursing students to take part in this program as I really believe the investment was worth it."

                      Kosha P., San Jose State University, senior
                      Preceptorship in the Maternity Unit, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport, CA


"Shelby was a great preceptor. She was always trying to find skills opportunities for me and always provided teaching moments."

                       Brian H., San Jose State University, senior
                       Preceptorship in the ED, Mark Twain Medical Center, San Andreas, CA


"I was treated as part of the team and everyone gave such great advice. I learned so much!"

                       Jennifer N., Butte College, senior
                       Preceptorship in the Med/Surg Unit, Oroville Hospital, Oroville, CA

"Jodi was amazing! She makes me want to be a better person and nurse everyday. I only wish it was longer because I enjoyed it so much."

                      Megan B., CSU Chico, senior
                      Preceptorship in the ICU, Marshall Medical Center, Placerville, CA


"Justin was a great preceptor. He challenged me to think critically about patients and why we were dong what we were doing."
                    
                      Genesis O., Butte College, senior
                       Preceptorship in the ED, Oroville Hospital, Oroville, CA

"I am so grateful to have attended RCNP.  Each shift placed me into the role of a real nurse and demanded me to think critically. Through RCNP I learned more in one month than in two years of nursing school."

                      Luka S., San Jose State University, senior
                      Preceptorship in ED, Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City, CA


"I definitely feel this experience was worth the investment in time and money."
                   
                       Addie P., CSU, Chico senior
                       Preceptorship in ED, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Red Bluff, CA


" I recommend RCNP to all future nursing students wanting to broaden their skill set and experience the demands of an RN in real time."

                      Raena P., Butte College senior
                      Preceptorship in the Cardiovascular Unit, Enloe Medical Center, Chico, CA


"I had an amazing experience with my preceptor in the NICU.  My heart was full and I was able to practice critical thinking along with skills.

                       Makayla S., Shasta College senior
                       Preceptorship in the NICU, Mercy Medical Center, Redding, CA


"This program helped me develop as a student nurse, as well as a person.  I am so happy I was part of the RCNP program."

                       Autumn E., San Jose State University senior
                       Preceptorship in the Birth Center, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport, CA
                     

"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