New-graduate nurses will initiate professional nursing practice careers in a supportive environment committed to mentoring, coaching and learning. They will build confidence through a structured, professional transitioninto-practice experience that is customized to individual developmental needs. They will also develop leadership skills that will positively impact the clinical practice environment and patient outcomes. New-graduate nurses will create and enhance professional networks and relationships with peers during the residency, while honing and developing clinical and leadership skills in a world-class academic medical institution.Scheduled eight-hour paid education days off the unit are offered for residents to participate in required class activities. The entire residency program length is 12 months with the inclusion of the unit specific orientation that is either 12 or 16 weeks in length depending on the unit. The Residency program also includes informal, one-on-one meetings at scheduled intervals throughout the program to provide additional support and to monitor the new-graduatenewly licensed nurse’s progress. Residents will also participate in evaluation of their own individual progress as well as evaluation of the overall program.