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Versant Partners With AAACN

August 4th, 2022: Versant®, the only competency‐based solution dedicated to developing all nurses, has partnered with AAACN! Click for more. August 4th, 2022: Las Vegas, NV Versant Healthcare Competency Solutions® and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) have partnered to better serve the workforce development needs of nurses across the ambulatory care setting. Utilizing AAACN educational content and Versant’s competency-based workforce development offerings, both organizations will collaborate to develop and integrate ambulatory care-specific clinical competencies into a workforce development framework. Versant and AAACN agree on the critical importance of standardizing a model for workforce development that is competency-based

August 4, 2022 No Comments

Case Study: Wayne HealthCare

December 7th, 2021: Wayne HealthCare, based out of Greenville, was facing challenges with the recruitment of new and experienced nurses.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Wayne HealthCare, based out of Greenville, OH, was facing challenges with the recruitment of new and experienced nurses. Just a few years later, their actual retention rate at year one is 92% – and they’ve seen elevated clinical practice from their preceptors! Find out how the Versant New Graduate Nurse Residency™, Versant Student Nurse Capstone™, and the Versant Competency Currency Management Program™ helped Wayne HealthCare achieve their goals in

December 7, 2021 No Comments

Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York to implement Versant Home Health Transition to Practice™ Program

September 25, 2019: Las Vegas, NV – Versant®, the only competency‐based solution dedicated to developing all nurses, has partnered with the Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York (VNA of WNY) to implement the Versant Home Health Transition to Practice™ Program. The VNA is one of the first agencies in Western New York to institute a program in which new graduate nurses can be hired and gradually transitioned into home health care practice with both personal and electronic mentorship. Versant Home Health Transition to Practice offers a comprehensive solution for assessment, remediation, and validation of competencies at the point-of-care. New

September 25, 2019 No Comments

Case Study: Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital, a 336-bed pediatric hospital in Little Rock, was facing a high turnover rate. Just a few years later, their turnover is at an all-time low – and they’ve received Magnet Designation®. Find out how the Versant New Graduate Nurse Residency™ helped Arkansas Children’s Hospital achieve their goals in our new case study, which can be found here.

February 19, 2019 No Comments

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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

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

AONE Foundation Research Project Made Possible By Versant® Grant

The nurse leaders of today are not just focused on the here and now, they are also focused on the future. Healthcare is a rapidly changing business and nurses are critical to creating high quality care and optimal outcomes for patients. While we can’t say exactly what the business of healthcare will look like in 10 or 20 years, we do know that nurses will continue to play an important role on the continuum of care. Having the right tools that ensure a safe, competent workforce in all areas of practice drives patient safety and helps care providers deliver quality

June 13, 2018 No Comments

Versant® announces My Impact included with Versant Voyager® mobile app

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – July 18, 2017 – Versant® announces My Impact included with Versant Voyager® mobile app. Please see the

July 18, 2017 No Comments

Versant® Announces the Versant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship™

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – June 26, 2017 – Versant® is proud to announce the launch of the Versant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship™ (VAPRNF™). Please see the linked press release announcement for full details.

June 26, 2017 No Comments

Versant® Announces New Mobile Documentation App

Versant® is excited to announce the immediate release of the Versant Voyager® Mobile Application for Competency Validation. Preceptors will now have the flexibility to document competency validation at the point of care, in real-time, from their iPhone, Android, iPad, or any tablet – anywhere, anytime. Simply search your app store for “Versant Voyager,” download the app, and get started! Please see the linked press release announcement for full details.

February 10, 2017 No Comments

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