Abby481

I am a new graduate RN and have two upcoming "phone screenings" (interview? informal pre-interview? Still not entirely sure what this means) for two med/surg units at BSA Healthcare in Amarillo, TX. They called me the morning after I sent in my application with a generic cover letter....something that doesn't happen to often in the new grad RN job market, I'm sure we all know. I couldn't help but think "there has to be a catch to this." I have not found much information about the nursing experience at BSA Healthcare, much less the new grad RN experience. While I am willing to relocate for almost any new grad position at this point (I live in CA), I would like to get a little more info on what I may potentially be getting myself into. Have any of you guys either worked for BSA Healthcare and/or can provide insight on what it is like to work here? Any info would be HUGELY appreciated.

My school was unable to find senior preceptorships for one third of my BSN program. As many BSN students know, senior preceptorship is verymuch an inherent part of becoming a nurse. It is in many ways a right of passage, and it allows us to work in a clinical setting so that we can safely begin our careers as nurses. This has let us feeling angry, scared, and generally lost on how to find ways to increase our experience in the clinical setting. I've been applying for medical volunteer positions in the area, but was wondering if anyone else had ideas on what we should do. Also, does anyone know if BSN programs can legally let their students graduate without completing the minimum hours for senior preceptorship? Any info, advice, or words of wisdom would be a huge help!