Product Spotlight: Academic-Practice Bridge for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Versant, the only competency-based solution dedicated to developing all nurses, is pleased to offer an Academic-Practice Bridge Program for advanced practice registered nurses. Many nurses
Versant Presents At Northeast Home Health Leadership Summit
We are pleased to announce that a Versant team member will be presenting the keynote at the 20th Annual Northeast Home Health Leadership Summit. Larissa
Versant Presents at Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Annual Convention
We are pleased to announce that two Versant team members will be presenting at the 2022 Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Convention. Larissa Africa,
Versant Presents at Association for Leadership Science in Nursing International Conference
We are pleased to announce that two Versant team members will be presenting at the Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) 2022 International Conference.
Versant Presents at American Academy of Nursing Health Policy Conference
We are pleased to announce three Versant team members will be presenting posters at the American Academy of Nursing Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
ANCC 2022 Content Hub
Challenging Times, New Opportunities – PDF Download Best Nurses Video 2021 Annual Report Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Origin Story Accelerated Competency-Based Staffing In Time Of
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,
Introducing Versant 3.0
The first Versant suite designed with the flexibility to be implemented modularly, releasing in June of 2022. Click for more. In 2015, Versant released Versant
Versant 2021 Annual Report Released
April 11th, 2022: COVID-19 has exponentially increased the pressure on all sectors of healthcare. Our partners answered the call. The pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in
Case Study: Wayne HealthCare
December 7th, 2021: Wayne HealthCare, based out of Greenville, was facing challenges with the recruitment of new and experienced nurses.           
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
Versant Partners with BassetT Healthcare Network
July 16th, 2021: Versant®, the only competency‐based solution dedicated to developing all nurses, has partnered with Bassett Healthcare Network!            
Bahamas Vaccination Campaign A Success!
Versant is pleased to announce the success of our Bahamas “Family Island” Covid-19 Vaccination Rollout. A big thank you to all who made this happen!
Spotlight Series: Meaningful Recognition From the Perspective of The DAISY Award Nominees
Welcome back to Episode 2 in the Versant Spotlight Series, in which we offer a platform to our partner organizations to collaborate and shine a
Versant 2020 Annual Report Released
March 2nd, 2021: 2020 shed light on the vulnerabilities of every health system. Our partners answered the call. Click here. The events of 2020 have
Dr. Jean Shinners Published in Journal of Continuing EducatioN in Nursing
We are pleased to announce Dr. Jean Shinners’ article “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Call to Action” has been published in the Journal of Continuing
Spotlight Series: Maintaining & Enhancing Meaningful Recognition Strategies in Our New Normal
Welcome back to Episode 2 in the Versant Spotlight Series, in which we offer a platform to our partner organizations to collaborate and shine a
Larissa Africa Featured on Cover of Nurse Leader
Larissa Africa, Versant’s President, was featured on the cover of the February 2021 edition of Nurse Leader, the official journal of the American Organization for
Spotlight Series Episode 2: Meaningful Recognition in a Time of Adversity
Welcome back to Episode 2 in the Versant Spotlight Series, in which we offer a platform to our partner organizations to collaborate and shine a
Versant Partners with Centra
January 28th, 2021: Versant®, the only competency‐based solution dedicated to developing all nurses, has partnered with Centra! Click for more. January 28th, 2021: Las Vegas,
Spotlight Series Episode 1: New Graduate RN Onboarding During Pandemic
Introducing the Versant Spotlight Series: offering a platform to our partner organizations to collaborate and shine a light on their own proven strategies for success.
Welcoming new Client Success Team Members!
October 22, 2020: Las Vegas, NV: Welcome to our Client Success Team, Ashley Badders and Kristine Mandani! Click for more. Ashley Badders Ashley joined the
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
Versant Partners with Emory University Across Medlink Georgia
August 6th, 2020: Las Vegas, NV – Versant®, the only competency‐based solution dedicated to developing all nurses, has partnered with Emory University to implement the
Versant Accepted to Present at Sigma Theta Tau
Larissa Africa and Dr. Jean Shinners’ abstract was accepted for presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s Virtual 31st International Nursing Research
Lindsay Panick, Versant Manager Publication Accepted
Congratulations to Lindsey Panick, BSN, RN, CCRN, Residency Manager at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on her publication: “Welcome! The Importance of Socialization During Transition.” The publication
Do You Have a Way to Rapidly Validate Competencies as a Response to COVID-19 Staffing Need?
We know COVID-19 has placed a strain on the Human Resources Team and Educators to support and provide additional frontline team members. Our Accelerated Competency
Versant’s COVID-19 Response
The situation with COVID-19 is serious and developing rapidly. We understand that healthcare organizations anticipate the need to care for a large number of patients,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Case Study: Baxter Regional Medical Center
Baster Regional Medical Center, a 268 private bed non-profit hospital in Arkansas, was facing challenges with recruitment and retention. Just a few years later, their
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
Versant Announces Competency Validation Requirement Update
Beginning Quarter 2 of 2018, Versant® will require 100% competency validation during the immersion period of the year-long Versant New Graduate Nurse Residency™ and Versant
VAPRNF™ Development Highlight: APRN Job Analysis
Versant® is committed to a future where all health care providers will experience the proven benefits of the Versant Competency-Based System. Patient safety is our
Versant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship Released!
We are pleased to announce the Versant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship™ is now available! The VAPRNF™ is a brand-new service offering that utilizes the
Webinar: Versant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship™
We are pleased to announce that the Versant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Fellowship™ (VAPRNF™) has been completed and will be made available to interested clients
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
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
Congratulations to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for Achieving Magnet® Recognition!
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, a Versant client serving Arkansas and surrounding areas, has recently achieved Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. To learn more,
Fall In Love With The Versant Voyager® New Mobile Documentation App
On February 10 Versant released a new mobile application for competency validation. Preceptors can now document competency validation using an iPhone, Android or tablet in
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
A Union of One: Versant® Collaborates with the DAISY FOUNDATION!
We have often wondered about the transition from student nurse to competent, confident practicing nurse. For new RNs, that first day in a clinical setting
Preceptor Role Development Program Announced
Greetings! I have the pleasure of announcing the newest addition to our residency offerings. Versant will begin to offer a professional development system for preceptors
Preceptor Development Article to be Published in Journal
We are pleased to announce the publication of an article in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, written by Jean Shinners, PhD, RN-BC, Executive
ANCC Awards Residency Accreditation
On January 26th, ANCC announced Baptist Health South Florida, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and Emory University Hospital (for Advanced Practice RNs) as the first
2014 Client Conference – Day One Recap
Hello, and welcome to Versant’s 2014 Client Conference! At Versant, we believe in a global community and recognize that everyone is accountable for the world’s
