title: Competence vs. competency.
abstract: Learn the significant difference between competence and competency.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McConnell
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D011588:Psychology, Educational