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NUNA 602 - Advanced Physical Assessment (3)
Application of advanced physical assessment and health history knowledge. Emphasis is placed on learning how to perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments across the lifespan. Offered: Summer.
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NUNA 678 - Human Anatomy for Nurse Anesthesia (3)
Survey of gross human anatomy with special emphasis on functional knowledge for the nurse anesthetists. Provides the foundation needed in other basic and clinical science courses in the nurse anesthesia curriculum. Muscles, skeletal elements, vascular and neural supply and significant supporting connective tissues from clinically important anatomical regions are studied. Offered: Spring.
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NUNA 679 - Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
Study of the concepts of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics used as a means of assessing and analyzing the need for medication, as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating the therapeutic effect of medication. Selected drugs within categories are compared and contrasted for indications, efficacy, therapeutic, adverse effects, monitoring parameters, dosing principles, and common drug interactions. Offered: Summer.
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NUNA 680 - Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology I (3)
Study of pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and clinical application of neuromuscular blockers, opioids, intravenous anesthetic agents, monitoring of neuromuscular blocking agents, and drugs such as analgesics, and anesthetic adjuncts in detail. Offered: Spring.
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NUNA 681 - Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology II (3)
Study of pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and clinical application of drugs such as inhalation anesthetic agents, anesthesia adjuncts and injectable drugs used to control cardiovascular function. Topics such as awareness under anesthesia, substance abuse, and hepatic and renal implications are also explored. Induction sequence simulation and case study discussion allows students to apply knowledge to clinical situations. Prereq: NUNA 680 . Offered: Fall.
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NUNA 682 - Nurse Anesthesia Physiology (3)
Provides working knowledge of human physiology, how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems function together to create one organism. Emphasis placed on communication and integration of structure-function relationships at the micro and macro organizational levels, under normal and abnormal conditions. Offered: Spring.
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NUNA 684 - Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists (3)
Study of the causes, epidemiology, processes, and clinical manifestations of disease including specific emphasis regarding the impact of cultural and socioeconomic influences that contribute to disease. Formulation of specific anesthesia management of patients tailored to multiple pathological disease states. Prereq: NUNA 682 . Offered: Fall.
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NUNA 690 - Nurse Anesthesia Principles I (3)
Investigates principles of physics including gas laws, fluid dynamics, thermal principles, and mechanisms of vaporization; principles of monitoring including all monitoring modalities used in practice of anesthesia, with emphasis on application involved with specialty procedures and pathological states. Anesthesia machine components focus on function, operation, and troubleshooting of an anesthesia machine. Simulation allows the integration and application of knowledge of theory into evidence-based practice. Offered: Spring.
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NUNA 691 - Nurse Anesthesia Principles II (3)
Principles and theories of anesthesia practice including basic and advanced airway management, basic and advance airway equipment and accessories. Formulation of specific anesthesia management plans and post-operative management customizing anesthesia technique based on patient pathological state, and specific surgery or procedure, post-anesthetic evaluation, premedication, equipment use and requirements, principles of fluid management, positioning, infection control, monitoring, and perioperative complications. Prereq: NUNA 690 . Offered: Summer.
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NUNA 692 - Nurse Anesthesia Principles III (3)
Focuses on anesthetic care related to major surgical specialties with emphasis on laparoscopic, trauma/burns, out-patient, remote-site, orthopedic, neurosurgical, ENT, thoracic, cardiovascular, urologic, transplant, congenital disorders and plastic procedures. Also included are principles of anesthetic management of patients across the lifespan. Prereq: NUNA 691 . Offered: Fall.
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NUNA 693 - Obstetric and Regional Anesthesia (4)
Emphasizes techniques for labor analgesia and operative delivery and regional anesthesia. Obstetric topics include changes in anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, changes in pharmacokinetics and dynamics, and the maternal-fetal interface. Regional anesthesia encompasses the principles and techniques involved in anesthesia and analgesia of a portion of the body. Offered: Fall.
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NUNA 700 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing Practice (3)
Study of philosophy of science and its relationship to the philosophy of nursing as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice. Theory development is explored from the perspective of nursing science, ethics, and the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences, and is related to its application in effecting change in health care, administration, and education. Selected metaparadigms and theories from scientific disciplines are analyzed and applied to advanced nursing practice. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall and Summer. Cross-listed with NURG 700 .
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NUNA 701 - Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Study of critical analysis and utilization of research evidence to improve health care outcomes, advance the nursing profession, and effect health care policy. Emphasis is on the transformation of research knowledge into nursing practice through planned change processes and includes an in depth study of the steps involved in implementing evidence-based practice. Activities are designed to facilitate development of the DNP project. Prereqs: Admission to the D.N.P. Program; NUNA 700 . Prereq/Co-Req: NUNA 702 . Offered: Summer. Cross-listed with NURG 701 .
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NUNA 702 - Biostatistics (3)
Study of descriptive and inferential biostatistical concepts with an emphasis on univariate, bivariate, and multivariate quantitative statistical methods utilized in the hypothesis testing process as well as statistics relevant to understanding reliability and validity measures, key epidemiological concepts, and meta-analysis reports. These concepts are necessary to appraise nursing research for discovering best evidence for practice. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Summer. Cross-listed with NURG 702 .
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NUNA 703 - Information Systems and Technology (3)
Exploration of information systems technology and patient care technology for the provision and/or transformation of health care. Students will evaluate the design and application of selected information systems used to achieve program outcomes and quality improvement initiatives, as well as to support practice, the effectiveness of clinical and administrative decision-making, and the appropriateness of consumer health information. When evaluating information system technology and patient care technology, students will apply knowledge of standards and principles related to ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall. Cross-listed with NURG 703 .
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NUNA 704 - Policy for Population Health (3)
By evaluating health and epidemiological data, policy, systems and related variables impacting health, students will analyze the interdependence of the significant issues influencing the development of health policy and the delivery of health care. Students will educate and advocate for effective, efficient, and equitable policies within healthcare arenas. Prereqs: Admission to the D.N.P. Program; NUNA 700 , NUNA 701 , NUNA 702 . Offered: Fall. Cross-listed with NURG 704 .
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NUNA 705 - Leadership, Economics, and Quality (3)
Leadership attributes and responsibilities are explored in relation to health policy, ethical practice, collaboration, economic considerations, and quality in health care organizations. Selected concepts in health care leadership are investigated to prepare advanced practice nurses to improve quality within the health care system. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall. Cross-listed with NURG 705 .
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NUNA 750 - Nurse Anesthesia Seminar I (2)
Focuses on cognitive and practical application in the areas of pre-anesthetic assessment, formulating a safe and effective anesthetic plan, post-anesthetic evaluation of care, and evidence based practice. Provides an opportunity to discuss issues surrounding the graduate students’ clinical experiences, inconsistencies in evidence and clinical practice, and adjustment to the clinical anesthesia environment. Development of the DNP project proposal continues. Offered: Spring. Co-Req: NUNA 790 .
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NUNA 751 - Nurse Anesthesia Seminar II (2)
Focuses on evidenced based practice and clinical problem solving including simulation. Explores issues such as résumé development, quality assurance, informed consent, wellness, interprofessional collaboration, and legal/ethical issues related to anesthesia practice. Prereq: NUNA 750 . Offered: Summer. Co-Req: NUNA 791 .
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NUNA 752 - Nurse Anesthesia Seminar III (3)
Focuses on personal and professional aspects of anesthesia conduct. Discussions include wellness, chemical dependency, practice development, professional association membership, leadership, legal and malpractice issues, standards of care, quality improvement processes, and activities and reimbursement within anesthesia. Additionally, a series of exams are administered with the goal of assisting in preparation for the National Certification Exam. Prereq: NUNA 751 . Offered: Fall. Co-Req: NUNA 792 .
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NUNA 753 - Nurse Anesthesia Seminar IV (3)
Refining care/case evaluation skills, utilizing evidence-based practice information and journal club presentations. Transition to the professional role with demonstration of competencies met. Testing for certification examination competency. Prereq: NUNA 752 . Offered: Spring. Co-Req: NUNA 793 .
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NUNA 760 - DNP Project I (2)
Focuses on identification of topic and development of a plan for completing the D.N.P. capstone project. Under the direction of two faculty members, students formulate a plan to solve a problem and/or contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through evidence-based practice. May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NUNA 701 and NUNA 702 . Offered: Summer. Cross-listed with NURG 760 .
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NUNA 761 - DNP Project II (2)
Focuses on implementation and presentation of the D.N.P. capstone project designed to improve health care outcomes. Students critique the clinical projects of classmates. Working independently under the direction of two faculty members, students culminate the program of study as they present their capstone projects. May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NUNA 760 . Offered: Fall. Cross-listed with NURG 761 .
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NUNA 790 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I (7)
Represents the first of four clinical courses designed to provide operating room experience for application of theoretical principles of anesthesia management to clinical practice. The emphasis of this course is on pre-anesthetic assessment, equipment utilization, use of anesthetic drugs, and airway management. Grading is pass/fail only. Offered: Spring. Co-Req: NUNA 750 .
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NUNA 791 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II (7)
Represents the second of four clinical courses designed to provide operating room experience for application of theoretical principles of anesthesia management to clinical practice. The emphasis of this course is on advanced application of anesthesia principles and techniques in assessment, anesthetic management, and technical skills across the lifespan. Additional emphasis is on administration of anesthesia in urgent and emergent situations in obstetrics, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical procedures. In addition, it is designed to integrate advanced theoretical knowledge into a broader range of clinical situations with effective speed, accuracy, and consistency. Grading is pass/fail only. Prereq: NUNA 790 . Offered: Summer. Co-Req: NUNA 751 .
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NUNA 792 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III (7)
Represents the third of four clinical courses designed to provide operating room experience for application of theoretical principles of anesthesia management to clinical practice. The emphasis is on management of high acuity patients and more complex procedures, while demonstrating substantial progress toward self-direction and independence in clinical practice. Grading is pass/fail only. Prereq: NUNA 791 . Offered: Fall. Co-Req: NUNA 752 .
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NUNA 793 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV (7)
Represents the fourth of four clinical courses designed to provide operating room experience for application of theoretical principles of anesthesia management to clinical practice. Emphasizes completion of all clinical requirements of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia, IVMSON, and the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, which would qualify the graduate for certification by the NBCRNA and for advanced practice license by the Alabama Board of Nursing, or the graduate’s chosen state of practice. Grading is pass/fail only. Prereq: NUNA 792 . Offered: Spring. Co-Req: NUNA 753 .
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Nursing - Doctoral |
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NURG 700 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing Practice (3)
Study of philosophy of science and its relationship to the philosophy of nursing as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice. Theory development is explored from the perspective of nursing science, ethics, and the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences, and is related to its application in effecting change in health care, administration, and education. Selected metaparadigms and theories from scientific disciplines are analyzed and applied to advanced nursing practice. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall and Summer.
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NURG 701 - Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Study of critical analysis and utilization of research evidence to improve health care outcomes, advance the nursing profession, and effect health care policy. Emphasis is on the transformation of research knowledge into nursing practice through planned change processes and includes an in depth study of the steps involved in implementing evidence-based practice. Activities are designed to facilitate development of the DNP project. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program, and NURG 700 . Prereq/Co-req: NURG 702 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 702 - Biostatistics (3)
Study of descriptive and inferential biostatistical concepts with an emphasis on univariate, bivariate, and multivariate quantitative statistical methods utilized in the hypothesis testing process as well as statistics relevant to understanding reliability and validity measures, key epidemiological concepts, and meta-analysis reports. These concepts are necessary to appraise nursing research for discovering best evidence for practice. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 703 - Information Systems and Technology (3)
Exploration of information systems technology and patient care technology for the provision and/or transformation of health care. Students will evaluate the design and application of selected information systems used to achieve program outcomes and quality improvement initiatives, as well as to support practice, the effectiveness of clinical and administrative decision-making, and the appropriateness of consumer health information. When evaluating information system technology and patient care technology, students will apply knowledge of standards and principles related to ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall.
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NURG 704 - Policy for Population Health (3)
By evaluating health and epidemiological data, policy, systems and related variables impacting health, students will analyze the interdependence of the significant issues influencing the development of health policy and the delivery of health care. Students will educate and advocate for effective, efficient, and equitable policies within healthcare arenas. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program; NURG 700 , NURG 701 , and NURG 702 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 705 - Leadership, Economics, and Quality (3)
Leadership attributes and responsibilities are explored in relation to health policy, ethical practice, collaboration, economic considerations, and quality in health care organizations. Selected concepts in health care leadership are investigated to prepare advanced practice nurses to improve quality within the health care system. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 710 - Teaching-Learning Principles (3)
Emphasis on principles of teaching-learning, learning theories, learning styles, and how these principles can be used in planning teaching-learning experiences appropriate for various learning styles and level of learner. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 711 - Nurse Faculty Role in Curriculum Development (3)
Introduction of the nurse educator student to the process of curriculum and course development, including curricular components, philosophical foundation, writing objectives, selection of learning experiences, and factors and issues influencing curriculum development. Curriculum development at both graduate and undergraduate levels will be explored. Prereq: NURG 710 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 712 - Nurse Faculty Role in Program Evaluation (3)
Introduction to the general evaluation principles and theory necessary for design and development of an evaluation plan in nursing education, including test construction, clinical evaluation, additional data collection instruments, as well as utilization of data in outcomes assessment and management. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Spring.
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NURG 715 - Nurse Faculty Role Transition (3)
A culminating experience that emphasizes the application of role theory in actualizing the multidimensional roles of the nurse faculty. Additionally, the student will explore the impact of current trends and issues on the faculty role in higher education and develop objectives to guide individual learning experiences. Prereqs: NURG 710 and NURG 712 . Offered: Summer. Co-req: NURG 711 .
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NURG 720 - Administrative and Organizational Theory (3)
Traces the evolution of administrative and organizational theory; examines various metaphors for understanding organizations; addresses the administrative process; assists administrators to “read” complex organizations and to utilize this knowledge and understanding to become more effective leaders and administrators. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program or instructor’s permission. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 721 - Strategic Management of Organizations (3)
Focuses on the three major aspects of strategic management–strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy control. Additionally, a comparison of two schools of strategic management (prescriptive versus descriptive) are explored, along with a categorization of the essential characteristics of strategic planning. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 720 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 722 - Administrative and Organizational Controls (3)
Addresses the function and process of managerial control as it relates to achieving organizational strategic plans. Utilizes a systems theory approach; provides direction in attaining planned objectives at the operational, organizational, and policy levels. Various theories of control and measurement in relation to organizational resources and information requirements are examined. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 721 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 725 - Nurse Administrator Practicum (6-8)
A culminating experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous doctoral-level courses and actuates the role of administrator. Emphasis on application of role theory in actualizing the multidimensional roles of the nurse administrator in complex health service organizations or institutions of higher education. Additionally, the student will explore the impact of current trends and issues on the administrative role in complex organizations. Six (6) credits require a minimum of 365 practice hours; 7 credits require a minimum of 487 practice hours; 8 credits require a minimum of 609 practice hours. Prereqs: All D.N.P. Core Courses and NURG 760 . Offered: Spring. Co-req: NURG 722 .
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NURG 726 - Nurse Administrator Practicum I (2)
First of three practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the role as a nurse administrator to assure that all students have the required practice hours post-BSN. Students gain entry into an organizational-based practice setting to implement an organizational assessment. Emphasis is on application of role theory and the multidimensional roles of the nurse administrator in complex health service organizations or institutions of higher education. The student will complete a minimum of 150 practice hours in this course. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 727 - Nurse Administrator Practicum II (2)
Second of three practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the role as a nurse administrator to assure that all students have the required practice hours post-BSN. The clinical experience provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student applies knowledge and skills learned in previous and current doctoral-level courses. The student will explore the impact of current trends and issues on the administrative role in complex organizations. The student will complete a minimum of 120 practice hours in this course. Prereqs: NURG 720 and NURG 726 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 728 - Nurse Administrator Practicum III (2-4)
Provides a culminating experience in an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned. The role of the nurse administrator is actualized. The DNP program requires 1,000 practice hours post-BSN. In this final practicum course, students will complete the remaining hours toward the required practice hours ranging from 125 to 625 hours. Prereqs: NURG 720 , NURG 721 , NURG 726 , and NURG 727 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 740 - Resource Planning for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3)
Explore available avenues to fund projects in the students’ specific areas of interest. The course will explore complex resource planning issues and offer solutions to associated challenges. In addition, the students will learn to apply best-practice capital management in a variety of settings. The student will identify essential objectives, incorporate appropriate methodology, and formulate a comprehensive budget as part of a clear and focused funding proposal. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 741 - Contemporary Issues within Vulnerable Populations (3)
Focus on assessing domestic and international issues that impact vulnerable patient populations and the interventions and evidence that support the highest level of nursing practice. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 742 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 742 - Emerging Diseases, Genetics, and Health Trends (3)
Focuses on three substantive areas–emerging infectious diseases, genetics, and health trends–as each relate to the role of the advanced practice nurse and impact the students’ individual areas of interest. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 740 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 745 - Advanced Practice Practicum (6-8)
Course builds upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level, the D.N.P. core curriculum, and advanced practice specialty courses, to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in their chosen specialty area. The student will develop an individualized prospectus for his/her practicum in collaboration with a faculty advisor to complete a minimum of 500 post-M.S.N. clinical practice hours. Six (6) credits require a minimum of 365 practice hours; 7 credits require a minimum of 487 practice hours; 8 credits require a minimum of 609 practice hours. Prereqs: All D.N.P. core and specialty courses and NURG 760 . Offered: Spring. Co-req: NURG 761 .
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NURG 750 - Clinical Decision Making in Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Introduces the nurse practitioner (NP) student to the role of the advanced practice nurse in the primary healthcare setting. The evolving scope of practice and multi-faceted role of the NP as clinician, advocate, educator, collaborator, and leader as well as key clinical competencies are discussed. Clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed through analysis of clinical case studies. Completion of accurate, clear, and concise clinical documentation will be practiced. Prereq: NURG 601 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 751 - Primary Care of Adults (6)
Focuses on the diagnosis and evidence-based management of common acute and chronic health problems encountered in the primary care of the adult. Health promotion and prevention of illness, as well as patient education, follow-up, and referral are emphasized. Prereqs: NURG 533 , NURG 601 , and NURG 633 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 752 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Adult (3)
This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in adults. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of adults at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 750 and NURG 751 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 753 - Community Focused Primary Care (3)
Introduction to theories, concepts, and knowledge necessary for the care of vulnerable populations across the lifespan in the community setting. Emphasis is on professional role development of the nurse practitioner in the community, as well as trends, issues, values, and standards that shape the care of special populations. Clinical experiences will include 60 hours of supervised clinical activities in the community with a vulnerable population. Prereqs: NURG 750 and NURG 751 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 754 - Primary Care of Women (2)
Focuses on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the obstetric, gynecologic, or women’s health client. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for women’s health are emphasized. Prereq: NURG 752 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 755 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Women (2)
This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in women, including the care of the pregnant client. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of gynecologic and obstetric patients at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 754 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 756 - Primary Care of Children (3)
Focuses on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the pediatric client including immunizations, developmental assessments, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies. Prereq: NURG 752 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 757 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Across the Lifespan (4)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of patients across the lifespan at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 756 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 758 - Emergency/Urgent Care (2)
This course focuses on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the emergency/urgent care client. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for the emergency/urgent care patient are emphasized. Prereq: NURG 757 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 759 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Emergency/Urgent Care (2)
This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in the emergency/urgent care population. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of emergency/urgent care patients at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 758 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 760 - DNP Project I (2)
Focuses on identification of topic and development of a plan for completing the D.N.P. capstone project. Under the direction of two faculty members, students formulate a plan to solve a problem and/or contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through evidence-based practice. May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 701 and NURG 702 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NURG 761 - DNP Project II (2)
Focuses on implementation and presentation of the D.N.P. capstone project designed to improve health care outcomes. Students critique the clinical projects of classmates. Working independently under the direction of two faculty members, students culminate the program of study as they present their capstone projects. May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 760 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NURG 765 - Case Management across the Continuum (3)
Case management is explored as an intervention that focuses on quality of care and client self-determination. Based on the Standards of Practice for Case Management (2010) the foundational knowledge and skills of the case manager across a spectrum of practice settings and transitions of care are presented. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 766 - Cultural and Spiritual Competence (3)
Exploration of theories, concepts, and research in providing transcultural and spiritual healthcare for application in various practice roles. The impact of cultural differences on health behaviors and health promotion activities as well as the impact of the provider’s culture, values, beliefs, and religious practices on health care delivery are also examined. Offered: Fall.
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NURG 770 - Service Learning and Interprofessional Practice (2)
Service learning blends community service activities with didactic learning to help students gain and apply knowledge to address skills related to leadership, communication, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical decision making. The focus is on participating in experiences in the community that reinforce skills and concepts addressed in the FNP curriculum. Clinical experiences will include 60 hours of health focused service learning. Prereq: NURG 750 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 777 - Family Nurse Practitioner Synthesis Practicum (7)
Final course in the family nurse practitioner program of study. Focus is on synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained from previous courses and intensive practice in the role of an advanced practice family nurse practitioner. Emphasis is on the provision of safe, quality, cost-effective, evidenced based health care, with attention to appropriate health promotion and disease prevention education to clients across the lifespan. Prereq: NURG 757 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 780 - Leadership Seminar I (2)
Focuses on cognitive and practical application in the advance practice role. Provides an opportunity to discuss issues surrounding the graduate students’ clinical experiences, organizational behavior, inconsistencies in evidence and clinical practice, and approaches to changes to improve the healthcare environment. Prereq: NURG 784 . Offered: Summer. Co-Req: NURG 785 .
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NURG 781 - Health Systems and Administration Seminar (2)
Synthesize the application of educational experiences to the design of aggregate level health interventions. Use conceptual and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal, and policy issues. Explore certification options for the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 780 . Offered: Fall. Co-Req: NURG 786 .
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NURG 782 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum I (2)
A clinical experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous or current courses. This is the first of five clinical practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Offered: Spring.
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NURG 783 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum II (2)
A progressive clinical experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous or current courses. This is the second of five practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 782 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 784 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum III (3)
A clinical experience that emphasizes actualizing the multidimensional roles of the advance practice nurse. This is the third of five courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 783 .
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NURG 785 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum IV (3)
A clinical experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting. Emphasis is on application of role theory in actualizing the multidimensional roles of the advance practice nurse in complex health service organizations. This is the fourth of five practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 784 . Offered: Summer. Co-Req: NURG 780 .
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NURG 786 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum V (4)
A clinical experience in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned to improve care in complex healthcare organizations. Emphasis is on the practice of the advance practice nurse role. This is the fifth and final practicum course designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 785 . Offered: Fall. Co-Req: NURG 781 .
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NURG 791 - Emergency Care I (3)
This course focuses on identifying and managing acute illnesses and traumatic injuries in the urgent care/emergency client. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for the urgent care/emergency client are emphasized. Prereq: NURG 757 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 792 - Emergency Care Clinical I (3)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the patient-centered care of urgent care/emergency patients. This course introduces the student to procedures and skills required for the management of the urgent care/emergency patient. Graded pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 791 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 793 - Emergency Care II (3)
This course focuses on acute and chronic conditions with emergent complications in the urgent care/emergency client. Emphasis is on emergent complications that can occur in each specific body system. Prereqs: NURG 791 and NURG 792 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 794 - Emergency Care Clinical II (3)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of acute conditions and chronic conditions with acute complications in the urgent care/emergency population. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of urgent care/emergency patients. This course focuses on each specific body system. Graded pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 791 and NURG 792 . Offered: Fall and Spring. Co-Req: NURG 793 .
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NURG 795 - Advanced Practice Practicum: Emergency Nurse Practitioner (3)
This course builds upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level, the DNP core curriculum, and emergency nurse practitioner advanced practice specialty courses, to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in their chosen specialty area. The student will develop an individualized prospectus for completing a minimum of 180 clinical hours during the practicum in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 794 . Recommended Co-req: NURG 761 . Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 301 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I (3)
This course is designed to complement, within a pharmacy practice setting, the academic content in the didactic courses. Information to be covered includes pharmacy calculations, drug information, physiology, biochemistry, drug delivery systems, administration and communications. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I will serve as an introduction to the practice of pharmacy and as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 305 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences (4)
Introduction to the core concepts underlying pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and medicinal chemistry. Includes the basic pharmaceutical properties of various classes of antibiotics and their use in the treatment of infectious diseases. Topics covered serve as foundation for the Pharmaceutical Sciences course sequence in subsequent years of the curriculum. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 306 - Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (4)
Topics addressed include DNA/RNA/protein structure and synthesis, signal transduction pathways, gene regulation, organelle function and regulation, enzyme kinetics, energy catalysis, and bacterial/viral biology. Foundation for understanding the cellular and biochemical actions of drugs. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 307 - Foundations of Drug Information (1)
Introduction to various drug information resources commonly used in the practice of pharmacy. The different types of research and database searching skills also are included. Afternoon lab sessions are mandatory to learn these resources and practice these skills. Concepts applied will be reinforced throughout the curriculum. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 308 - Physiologic Basis of Disease I (4)
First in a two-course sequence that addresses the basics of physiologic processes in the body as they relate to various diseases. Provides basis for the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy courses in subsequent years of the program. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 309 - Physiologic Basis of Disease II (4)
Second in a two-course sequence that addresses the basics of physiologic processes in the body as they relate to various diseases. Provides basis for the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy courses in subsequent years of the program. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 312 - Institutional Practice & Sterile Products (2)
Introduction to institutional/hospital pharmacy practice that specifically addresses the compounding of sterile products. Includes medication ordering and dispensing systems, patient medical charts, interprofessional interactions, and pharmacy- specific patient care activities. Students also learn the theory of sterile compounding and aseptic technique and discuss USP 797 regulations for a sterile compounding environment, special procedures, and quality control as well as a review of state pharmacy regulations. In addition, this course addresses sterile compounding of hazardous drugs, USP 800, use of relevant references, applicable calculations, and production of total parenteral nutrition mixtures in addition to parenteral administration and equipment. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 313 - Pharmaceutics I (4)
Integration of pharmaceutical calculations with biopharmaceutics and technologies related to drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Topics include weights and measures, proper prescription interpretation, concentrations, conversions, dosing, and mathematics of various dosage forms integrated with drug stability, solubility, dissolution, storage, delivery systems, and extemporaneous compounding. Offered: Fall. (Formerly PHRX 304 and 310 combined)
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PHRX 314 - Pharmaceutics II (3)
Continuation of Pharmaceutics I addressing biopharmaceutics and technologies related to drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Specific topics include drug delivery systems, administration techniques, routes of administration, and extemporaneous compounding. Offered: Spring. (Formerly PHRX 311)
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PHRX 315 - Introduction to Patient Care Systems (2)
Introduction to the “big picture” of health care in this country. Aspects of patient care addressed include societal, financial, legal, and governmental influences. The pharmacist’s role emphasized as students begin to understand the opportunities and responsibilities of taking care of patients. Assessment of current level of professionalism in pharmacy education. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 316 - Population Health (3)
Encompasses communication with patients, health care professionals, and insurers including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care. Introduction of broad concepts related to Medication Therapy Management, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, public health, health care outcomes, health literacy and education, and cultural competence as they relate to the pharmacist as a change agent. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 320 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) I (1)
Designed to integrate content within the first professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. Foundational content integrating students’ knowledge of pharmacy courses completed in the first academic year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 321 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) II (1)
Designed to integrate content within the first professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. Foundational content integrating students’ knowledge of pharmacy courses completed in the first academic year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 401 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) IV (3)
Designed to complement, within a pharmacy setting, the academic content in the second professional year didactic courses. Information to be covered includes pharmacy calculations, drug information, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacotherapy, ethics, and communication. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience will provide deeper insights into patient care and serves as preparation for Advance Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Summer.
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PHRX 403 - Pharmacotherapy I (4)
First in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 404 - Pharmacotherapy II (4)
Second in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 405 - Pharmaceutical Sciences I (4)
First in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 406 - Pharmaceutical Sciences II (4)
Second in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 407 - Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics (4)
Encompasses foundational aspects of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Designed to gain an understanding of the mathematical modeling of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Addresses the impact of the dosage regimen and drug formulation on the ensuing therapeutic drug plasma concentrations. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 410 - Patient Self-Care and Monitoring I (3)
First in a two-course sequence designed to prepare the pharmacist to effectively assist patients in making self-care decisions. Particular emphasis given to the therapeutic use and monitoring of non-prescription medications and dietary supplements. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 415 - Financial Management (3)
Addresses concepts related to the fiscal management of pharmacy services at the systems, pharmacy, and patient level in various practice settings. Emphasizes decision- making related to the evaluation, procurement, and utilization of financial resources in order to maximize the value of the organization and to optimize patient care. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 416 - Ethics in Christianity and Health Care (2)
Based around six character traits of ethical persons. Provides various biblical and health care perspectives on each of these traits by both faculty and students. Lectures are supplemented by small-group discussions during which current ethical issues and viable options are addressed. Reflects on the individual’s moral character. Facilitated by faculty trained in pharmacy, nursing, and religion. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 420 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) III (1)
Designed to integrate content within the second professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Built on the previous Integrated Pharmacy Applications courses (PHRX 320 and PHRX 321 ) and involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. More in-depth progression of content to integrate students’ knowledge of all pharmacy courses in the second professional year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 421 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) IV (1)
Designed to integrate content within the second professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Built on the previous Integrated Pharmacy Applications courses (PHRX 320 and PHRX 321 ) and involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. More in-depth progression of content to integrate students’ knowledge of all pharmacy courses in the second professional year. Offered: Spring.
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