I would definitely sign a petition....this was one of the hardest parts of the MSN program for me. So much wasted time, energy, and worry about whether I would find willing preceptors...one of which was terrible! This would streamline the clinical rotation process and give further options available for specialties that you might not have had access too.
Do you still need help/advice? I am in the program and am on my 2nd term of clinicals set to graduate April 2013. I have positive and negative to say so if you still want info let me know. I am new to this forum so I am not sure if I will be messaged or if I have to come back to the same board to find replies.