This week, 31 UMSON students completed the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) Student Nurse Residency Program. The 10 week summer program, aimed at enhancing clinical competence and preparedness, offered students in-depth training that can be used to put their careers on the fast track. Each student worked one-on-one with a nurse preceptor, attended classes, presented a poster project, and kept bi-weekly journals. They gained practical real-world experience in a structured and supportive environment that will help strengthen their transitions to new graduate nurses.