Our mentoring programs include both a leadership and a clinical focus. Both programs are supported by team members who have demonstrated expertise and provide a competency-focused, collegial approach to support reflection and growth. The programs last six months to support gradual and lasting development. The leadership mentoring program incorporates key areas like communication, emotional intelligence, team building, change management and results to create self-reflective leaders, lasting relationships, and support personal and professional growth and retention. The clinical mentoring program offers a one-to-one relationship for graduate nurses to encourage, guide and coach new nurses' professional growth. The goals are retention, a successful transition of the graduate nurse to the work environment and a community of support resulting in a welcoming culture in the clinical units.