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Larissa Africa Selected to be Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

August 10th, 2021: We are pleased to announce that Versant President Larissa Africa, MBA, BSN, RN has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing! We are pleased to announce that Versant President Larissa Africa, MBA, BSN, RN has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy). Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career in which their accomplishments are honored by colleagues within and outside the profession. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and

August 11, 2021 No Comments

Versant Center Announces Grant Sponsorship Through ALSN

At Versant® we are focused on fundamentally improving all aspects of the nursing workforce’s ability to provide safe and competent care. This goal drives everything we do, is reflected in every product we create and every client we serve. As a company we support clients that want to improve clinical and leadership competencies at every level across the entire health system. This past year has highlighted the need for rapid and translatable solutions to aid nurse leaders in dealing with emerging pandemics. Through our non-profit Versant Center for the Advancement of Nursing®, we seek to aid this research with financial

October 14, 2020 No Comments

ANCC MAGNET CONFERENCE 2019

September 25, 2019: Las Vegas, NV – Versant is pleased to announce we will be attending the 2019 ANCC National Magnet Conference in Orlando Florida, as well as sponsoring the Annual ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program®(PTAP) Symposium. For 20 years, Versant has helped its clients achieve magnet status. We look forward to interacting with clients and engaging with the broader nursing field. We will be exhibiting at booth 314. Stop by and say hello! Additionally, we will be hosting a cocktail hour/networking event on Friday, October 11th, at the Cypress Room at the Doubletree Orlando located at 10100 International Drive.

September 26, 2019 No Comments

Versant Client Journeys, Inspiring Healthcare Leaders

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has partnered with Versant by implementing a New Graduate Residency and Transition Fellowship, and this investment in their workforce has proven a great success. As Lee Anne Eddy, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, states, “the Versant residency and fellowship programs have changed the culture of nursing at Arkansas Children’s infinitely for the better.” No longer just a place to work, Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a place where people are proud to be a part of a team that provides the best possible care to their patients. Click here to read about Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Versant

July 19, 2019 No Comments

Addressing Retention

The rapid changes occurring in the market, the complex needs of an aging population and advances in diagnosis and treatment of ill patients, have produced an unprecedented demand for a highly trained, specialized nursing workforce. To make matters worse, experienced clinicians are exiting the healthcare market at an increased rate. On average, 33% of nurses leave yearly (Makary & Daniel, 2016). Versant’s competency-based workforce development system can help healthcare organizations address their staffing needs and utilize metrics to proactively address workplace conditions that lead to higher turnover. Learn more about how Versant can help you develop and retain your nursing

July 16, 2019 No Comments

Nursing Incivility – do you know the source and type of behaviors occurring in your organization?

In one study conducted by recruitment firm RN Network, 45% of nurses report incivility is a growing problem, and it is linked directly to burnout and turnover. Versant is the only workforce development organization that collects and analyzes process and performance outcomes for all nurses. Our competency-based system not only prepares the nurse transitioning into the clinical setting to be a safe practitioner, but provides you with the necessary information to ensure your organization cultivates a positive, respectful work environment. To learn more about how Versant can you help you identify the source and types of behaviors occurring in your

July 11, 2019 No Comments

Larissa Africa, presenting at the Connecticut Statewide Nursing & Healthcare Workforce Summit

Larissa Africa, Versant’s President, has been invited by the Connecticut League for Nursing to present at the Statewide Nursing & Healthcare Workforce Summit – Collective Impact in CT. Ms. Africa’s presentation, titled “Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Successful Onboarding and Retention,” will focus on identifying important organizational structures and values to support the onboarding experience, the impact of a multigenerational workforce in onboarding and retention and lastly, how to retain the best talent in the organization. The summit begins today, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Plantsville, CT. For more information about the summit, please visit https://www.ctleaguefornursing.org/event/statewide-nursing-healthcare-workforce-summit-collective-impact-in-ct/199.

July 9, 2019 No Comments

Press Releases

Larissa Africa recognized for work to support nurse education and professional development

November 26, 2018: Las Vegas, NV – Versant®, the only nurse competency‐based system to meet the needs of the entire health system, today announced that its president Larissa Africa received the Healthcare Executive award from I‐Help Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving and advocating for the health of people in all communities. “Versant has always been a strong advocate for the development of all nurses,” said Versant President Larissa Africa, MSN, BSN, RN. “Nurses are at the front lines of providing safe, effective, compassionate care, and through its programs Versant is dedicated to ensuring every nurse, at every stage of

November 27, 2018 No Comments

Events

ANCC Magnet Conference 2018

Visit us at Booth 1217 Versant will make a donation to the DAISY Mission Fund when you #SharetheCompassion with an inspiring photo. October 24-26, 2018 Denver Colorado Click Here to Learn More

October 31, 2018 No Comments

Versant® Launches Healthcare Competency Solutions for the Development of All Nurses

Programs now span continuum of care including long-term care and home health Oct. 25, 2018—Versant®, the only nurse competency-based system to meet the needs of the entire health system, today announced it has launched comprehensive competency development solutions for every nurse across the continuum of care. Solutions now include programs for new graduates, transitioning nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses. In addition to acute care, Versant’s transition to practice solutions now include long term care and home health care programs. “The best healthcare starts with the best, most competent nurses,” said Versant President, Larissa Africa. “Versant’s residency and fellowship programs

October 25, 2018 No Comments

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