In unprecedented times novel opportunities can appear amidst complex challenges. Allowing new nurse graduates to practice while awaiting nurse licensure was one new regulatory response occurring from the state of emergency declared on March 10, 2020. Subsequently, at an April Massachusetts Rhode Island League for Nursing (MARILN) Board meeting, directors raised concern about the orientation of newly unlicensed nurses and additional support these nursing students graduating during the pandemic may need. Following this meeting, nurse education leaders from MARILN, a constituent league of the National League for Nursing approached the Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) and a new task force was formed comprised of academic and clinical practice nurse educators. With ONL’s lead communication channels were opened up which promoted innovative ways of thinking and working together as nursing leaders across academic, service, and policy institutions during these unpredictable times.