The transition from student to nurse is more than a change in title; it’s an identity shift. At the March 2025 COADN conference, nursing leader Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, delivered an inspiring and practical presentation titled “Empowering the Next Generation of New Graduate Nurses for a Successful Transition into Practice.” Her message was clear: while the challenges facing new graduate nurses (NGNs) are real, the opportunity to reimagine how we support their transition is greater than ever.