Table 2.

Comparison

Versant Competency-Based System	Versant Accelerated Competency Validation Program
Competency profile	An abbreviated, customizable profile (Table 1)
Self-assessment and gap analysis	Optional
Gap remediation	Optional resources
Direct competency validation at the point of care and alternatives to direct observation (ADO is used for a small subset of Versant-identified competencies (e.g., Managing Reactions to Blood and Blood Product Administration) •Simulation •Case study •Group discussion/reflection •Presentation •Exemplar	A subset of alternatives to direct observation methods used in this program •Simulation •Group discussion/reflection
Outcomes •Versant self-efficacy •Nurse and work satisfaction •Nursing incivility •Group cohesion •Leader empowering behaviors •Conditions of work effectiveness •Program evaluation	Limited to 7 demographic questions •Birthday •Gender •Race •Current role •Highest level of education •Previous work experience •Program evaluation
Supportive components •Mentoring sessions addressing 10 topics •Debriefing sessions addressing 26 topics	Four optional debriefing topics •Response to stress •Compassion fatigue •Grief management •Self-care techniques