New graduate RNs (NGRNs) offer the largest supply of nurses in acute healthcare organizations. Transitioning from the academic to hospital setting, NGRNs commonly experience transitional shock, a phenomenon that occurs when one adjusts from a familiar role to unfamiliar role. 1 Factors such as limited experience, challenging work environments, and a lack of supervision can result in a negative impact on an NGRN transition, resulting in stress and burnout.To combat this, nurse preceptors can have a positive impact on organizations by helping NGRNs transition from an academic to a healthcare setting. A nurse preceptor program is a structured training that helps nurse preceptors in transitioning NGRNs into their clinical role. These programs improve NGRNs' critical thinking and can increase retention at facilities. 2 This article will discuss the benefits of having trained nurse preceptors at facilities, and how this workforce can enhance the learning and retention of NGRNs.