How do I apply?
Students may obtain an application packet on-line (home page) or contact the RCNP office and one will be sent by mail. Students who participate during summer or winter break must submit their completed application by April 1st for summer session and November 1st for winter session.

How much does it cost?
All applications are subject to a $100 non-refundable application fee. Course fees are dependent on the student's school of credit. There is no course fee for students participating through their own nursing program. Schools that don't accept RCNP as a clinical option, or RNs participating independent of a nursing school will be charged $110 for 150 hours, or $220 for 250 hours.

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 Compare Sites. Placements are made on a first come, first served basis.

How long is the preceptorship?
The preceptorship lasts four to eight weeks. The length of stay depends on a particular school's requirements and/or on how much time a student is able to commit. The number of hours spent in a preceptorship range from 150 to 250.

Who will be my preceptor?
Preceptors are selected, based on their availability and their willingness to work individually with a student. RCNP 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. In most cases, the coordinator will visit the student "on site" during the placement period. During the preceptorship, the preceptor is the student's immediate supervisor.

Does RCNP provide housing?
Locating housing is a service that RCNP 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 $300 for a 4-week stay.

Are continuing education units available for registered nurses?
Any registered nurse who has a current license may participate and receive 30 contact hours from the Board of Registered Nursing. Nurses must participate for a minimum of four weeks at an RCNP site.

Is Academic Credit Available for Students?
Some schools offer an RCNP clinical experience as a clinical option for their students. For these schools, eligible students would receive course credit from his or her school of enrollment. However, if the student's school does not offer RCNP as a clinical option, the student may alternatively receive credit through a CSU, Chico extension course.