"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

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

 


 

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