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I have all the info you could possibly need about the Betty Ann Stedman Psych Nurse Internship Program for BSN grads. I used to be one!! The work environment is like no other. You will be at a nationally ranked hospital. Terms begin in Jan and June, and if you are chosen, you will receive a 6 month paid internship. You are not considered staff, so you will be able to attend many Continuing Education courses, Baylor Grand Rounds. . . :typing I went to 2 out-of-town / overnight conferences. You are paired with a Preceptor and a Clinical Education Specialist. You can get her name and number off the website. www.Menninger.edu Then, go to "careers" and you click on "Nurse Internship Program." She shares articles that help you make the transition from the beginning to socializing with the patients, and helping the patient become an active participant in setting and measuring goals for treatment. :redbeathe My favorite part is when you get to experience each and every single unit for about a week each, towards the end of the Internship. It helps you to decide which one you would like to work on. As far as benefits, mine started after 90 days. They are so wonderful for me! I believe now they start on the first day. :caduceus:Patient population varies on each unit, and you can read more about under "Treatment Programs" on the website. The atmosphere is super-comfortable, but it's always moving forward. Things get done around here!! One thing you may like to know, is that we do not wear scrubs to work. We dress business-casual. That is to not differentiate so much between the patients and the staff. And most of the doctors communicate with you so well and really want to know your opinion. Lastly, it is great for career-progression!! They also have a Transitional Nursing Program for nurses from other fields. They WANT you to get your MSN. They WANT you to join the ANA and APNA (and will even pay for it during your internship!!) We are Texas Nurse Friendly, which is symbiotic of being Magnet Status. Well, as you can tell, I can go on and on. . . :heartbeat I wish you luck and Keep In Touch!! :prdnrs: