How do I apply?
Placements are available during summer and winter session. The application period for summer participation opens the first day of school the previous January. The winter application period opens the first day of school the previous August. The program is very popular and placements are limited. Admission preference is given to CSU, Chico students currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.

Applications can be downloaded from the website when the application period opens until the program has reached its full compliment of participants. Placements will be made according to the order in which completed applications are received. (It is acceptable to submit an applicaiton with temporarily pending titers, vaccines, or skin test results.)

How much does it cost?
All applications are subject to a $100 application fee. In addition, there will be a $900 course fee.

How does the placement process work?
All clinical placements are made in the Northern California area. RCNP Map. The RCNP coordinator is dedicated to providing the student with the best clinical experience available in the specialty area the student desires Available Sites. Placements are made on a first come, first served basis.

How long is the preceptorship?
The placement period lasts a minimum of four weeks. Each participant will complete 150 clinical hours.

When does the preceptorship begin?
Winter placements begin right after Christmas. In summer, students have many options for start dates. Placements begin as early as late May, into June, and as late as mid July.

Who will be my preceptor?
Preceptors are selected, based on their availability and their willingness to work individually with a student. The RCNP Program coordinator works with a group of preceptors who enjoy teaching in a style that combines monitored independence for students with appropriate clinical supervision.

Who provides advising and supervision?
The RCNP Program coordinator is available for advising any time during the application and placement period. During the placement period the coordinator will make every attempt to visit the student "on site." During the preceptorship, the preceptor is the student's immediate supervisor.

Does RCNP provide housing?
Locating housing is a service that the RCNP Program provides for students who need housing in their placement area. Our housing providers are community members who are willing to open their homes to students. Students are charged approximately $325 for a 4-week stay.

Can New Graduates Participate?
New graduates are eligible to participate as long as they have an Interim Permit.

Is Academic Credit Available for Students?
Academic credit is not offered for participation in the RCNP program.