Leadership support plays a vital role in helping new graduate nurses successfully transition into practice, but what does that support look like during nurse residency sessions? Explore how peer-centered learning environments foster psychological safety, confidence, and professional growth—and why leaders may have the greatest impact when they support residents outside the classroom.

New graduate nurses often say they just want to feel safe, but that request goes far beyond a fear of making mistakes. It reflects a deeper need for reliable systems, clear expectations, and supportive environments that enable safe practice. In this blog, we explore how organizations can create the conditions that enable nurses to grow with confidence.