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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State's late surge was the difference last night in a physical Big Ten victory over Iowa last night at the Breslin Center. 65-54.
"Their physical play wore us down,"said Iowa coach Lisa Bluder, who was looking for her 600th victory. "I thought it was a very physical basketball game, and it's amazing that only 10 fouls are whistled against (Michigan State). We let it affect us. We started complaining about the officiating and we started getting frustrated that we weren't getting calls instead of playing the next possession." Of 24 fouls in the game, three were technicals. "A physical style of game favors Michigan State, but this is Big Ten basketball and we're going to see a lot of physical games," Bluder said. The Hawkeyes, who got a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds from Morgan Johnson, slipped to 13-5 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten. Michigan State, which ended a two-game losing streak in this series, is 15-2 and 3-1. "Offensively, we just didn't get it together," Bluder said. "We had nine assists on 21 field goals and that is very unlike us." Spartan junior Klarissa Bell finished with a game-high 25 points, and three of those came on a half-court buzzer-beater to tie the game, 25-25, at the end of the first half. But the Spartans needed a 14-3 run to close the final 3:30 to put the game out of reach. "The first half I thought we defended well," Bluder said. "Then we gave up 40 in the second half and too many paint points." Michigan State scored 30 points in the paint. Conversation GuidelinesBe KindDon't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language. Share KnowledgeBe truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about. Stay focusedPromote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic. Report TroubleHelp us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it. read the full guidelines here » Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Crime, sexual abuse, property fires, automobile accidents, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides. |
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A Badin High School club focused on teaching students responsible use of firearms is gaining in popularity.
The school's trap shooting club is Ohio's first high school scholastic target team, according to Mark Arnold, the club's moderator and a certified NRA instructor.
About 70 students — including more than 30 who are registered, incoming freshmen next fall — are now members of the club, called Clay Busters.
"Our goal is to help build leaders through safe, fun use of firearms," Arnold said. "Firearms today get such a bad name; people are quick to blame the object, but not the person behind it."
Club members first begin in the classroom with firearm safety training before advancing to target practice at the Fairfield Sportsmen's Association and Butler County Sportsmen Rifle and Pistol Club, according to Arnold.
Senior Jacob Meinzer, a co-captain of the club, said participating in the club has helped to remove stigmas about guns.
"A lot of people think guns are scary," Meinzer said. "But after proper training and preparation, it's a fun sport that everyone can do."
Trap shooting clubs are more commonly associated with adult shooting clubs, Arnold said.
"That's a very unique thing, but it makes it hard to compete," he said.
The club is preparing to host its first tournament — the Queen City Classic — in April.
"The opportunity to put this tournament together will be a nice way to say the club has arrived, and that the students are very responsible," Arnold said.
The April 13 tournament is open to high school teams in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. There is room for 70 student shooters to register to participate.
Club members competed last summer during the Amateur Trapshooting Association's national competition in Sparta, Ill. Student Michael Kulifay, a Badin senior, captured first place in one of the shooting contests.
"It was a nice accomplishment, being brand new rookies," Arnold said.
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MEFIRS Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the State of Maine participate in the National Fire Incident Reporting System?The State of Maine Office of State Fire Marshal, through the use of the MEFIRS (Maine Fire Incident Reporting System) actively participates in NFIRS. Can my fire department use the USFA NFIRS 5.0 software to report to the State of Maine Office of State Fire Marshal and the USFA National Fire Incident Reporting System?The State of Maine Office of State Fire Marshal and MEFIRS supports the use of the U.S. Fire Administration NFIRS 5.0 software at the local department level. Who is the State NFIRS Program Manager?The State of Maine NFIRS Program Manager is Joseph E. Thomas, Asst. State Fire Marshal. Contact can be made through the following: Joseph E. Thomas How can I register for the USFA NFIRS 5.0 software?Registration is offered through the USFA NFIRS 5.0 web site at www.nfirs.fema.gov at no cost to the local fire department. As MEFIRS actively participates in conjunction with NFIRS, we encourage local departments to take advantage of this no cost incident reporting capability. Can I use vendor software to send Fire Department and incident data to the State of Maine and the National Database?The State of Maine MEIFRS and USFA National Database will recognize incident file data from vendor software if the vendor has registered their software in accordance with U.S. Fire Administration specifications. The USFA maintains a list of vendors with Active Status. Active Status vendors are listed on the NFIRS 5.0 website under "Active Vendors" at www.nfirs.fema.gov or you may contact the MEFIRS State Administrator at the Office of State Fire Marshal. System RequirementsWhat are the System Requirements in order to use NFIRS 5.0?Minimum System Requirements:
What is Microsoft Access 97 (or Access 2000, 2002, FoxPro 6.0, MS SQL Server 7.0 or 2000)?These are database programs. The NFIRS 5.0 application can use one of these programs as the database engine to manage and store the data entered in the Off-Line mode. If the user wishes to work in the Off-Line mode, one of the programs must be installed on the PC. Access 97 and Access 2000 are used most often as the Off-Line database engine. The database program must be installed prior to installing the NFIRS 5.0 application. The Data Entry Validation Tool Guide and the Readme.txt provide complete details. I do not have Access 97, Access 2000, Access 2002, FoxPro 6.0, MS SQL Server 7.0, or MS SQL Server 2000 on my computer.During the installation of the NFIRS 5.0 software, the user must specify Custom Install. Refer to slides 24 and 25 of Chapter 1 in the NFIRS Tutorial at: www.nfirs.fema.gov/tutorial.htm Can I install NFIRS 5.2.3 on a PC that has Windows ME?At the present time, Windows ME is not supported for use with NFIRS 5.0 (Version 5.2.3) Registration, Download, and PC ConfigurationHow do I register to be able to use the NFIRS 5.0 reporting software application?If a local fire department wishes to register to become an active user of the NFIRS 5.0 reporting software, they should go the U.S. Fire Administration website www.nfirs.fema.gov and go to the User Section on the left side of the webpage. Under the User Section select Home Page. After selection Home Page under the User Section, you will be taken to the User Home Page. As a new registrant, you should to the last sentence that states: To Register for NFIRS 5.0 Software, proceed to User Registration. By clicking on the User Registration hyperlink, you will be taken to the NFIRS 5.0 User Registration Form. Fill out the User Registration form and submit. As described in the associated directions, the MEFIRS State Administrator will notify you of activation for your account. What do I do if I forget my password?Should you forget your password, you must contact the MEFIRS State Administrator at the Office of State Fire Marshal at 207-626-3872 or email@example.com How often do I have to change my password?The NFIRS 5.0 user will be prompted to change their password every ninety days. Passwords can be changed prior to the 90 days. Select "Change Password" under the Advanced tab in the Data Entry Tool. How long does it take to download the NFIRS 5.0 software?Download time depends on the users connection to the Internet and the amount of traffic on the Internet. Users have the option of downloading the NFIRS 5.0 software from one large file or download four smaller files. Downloading the four smaller files may enhance a successful download and avoid interruption of their Internet connection. I have problems when trying to download the NFIRS 5.0 from the USFA website.The NFIRS 5.0 executable file is large, and users on regular Internet Service Providers (ISPs) may have difficulty downloading it. It is also available in four smaller parts on the Download Software page, and there is a specific method of downloading and saving it. Follow the directions on the page or in the Data Entry Tool Users Guide. Persons downloading the four smaller parts need to create a folder on the C Drive, save each of the four folders to it, then when all downloads are complete, locate the file and double click on the file named: NFIRSV50Imaged.exe. The user will be prompted to enter the full path to the folder where the files are for the setup to begin. This takes a little more effort, but the file downloads are smaller. Another suggestion is to have the user surf to keep the connection open while the download is going on. The user can click on sidebar links and visit other NFIRS 5.0 sections about every 10 minutes or less. This may help from the system timing out the user while the download is taking place. If the user gets dropped in a shorter amount of time than that, they may want to adjust settings or contact their Internet Service Provider for other options. How do I know if I am using the most current version of the USFA NFIRS 5.0 software?Contact the NFIRS Support Center who can assist in identifying if the version of the USFA software on the PC is the most current. The 5.0 in NFIRS 5.0 is a system number, which is followed by the Software Version number, for example: Version 5.0, Version 5.4.2. The Program File folder in the root directory will reflect the software version number, for example: NFIRSv542. What is the difference between Off-Line and On-Line?Off-Line means the user is entering their incidents data into a Microsoft Access database. On-Line means the user enters the incident data directly into the National database while connected to the Internet. What do the yellow fields in the incident reports represent?Yellow fields are defined as National USFA required fields. These fields must be completed in order for the incident to pass validation. Is the Data Entry/Validation Tool case sensitive?The Data Entry/Validation Tool is not case sensitive. As a local department, do I send data through the state or should it be sent directly to the National server?Local Fire Departments must submit their data, as required by USFA reporting guidelines, to the State of Maine Office of State Fire Marshal. This is necessary in order to assure that local fire department data is entered into the state MEFIRS server. The Office of State Fire Marshal will then import submitted data to the USFA national database. Is there a special requirement for the creation of my password?Passwords must be 8 characters in length, with at least 1 numeric character. About Third Party Software VendorsHow can I tell if a Vendors software is certified with the USFA?The United States Fire Administration no longer certifies vendor software. Vendors develop their product according to the specifications to be compatible with the national NFIRS 5.0 standard. Vendors notify the USFA when their product development has been completed. The USFA then places the vendor on the Active Vendors List. NFIRS 5.0 Design & User DocumentationThe NFIRS 5.0 Documentation is available for download from the NFIRS website. Go to NFIRS Users Homepage Page, login and click on the link for Download Documentation. The documentation provides the user complete instructions on how to use the NFIRS 5.0 reporting software. |
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Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama continued to joust from a distance Friday. But the pair may have to shake up their campaign strategies, as the approaching storm quite possibly may shake up the East Coast during the final days of the election season. NY1's Josh Robin filed the following report.
Mitt Romney continued his campaign push Friday as President Barack Obama spent the day at the White House following a 40 hour blitz on the stump. Romney spoke to voters in Ames, Iowa and pledged that if elected, the policies of his administration would bolster the economy and help grow businesses large and small.
Romney also played new mood music: the theme from the movie Air Force One.
"This election is a choice, a choice between the status quo, going forward with the same policies of the last four years, or instead choosing real change, change that offers promise that the future will be better than the past," said Romney.
President Obama said the future is getting better.
While markets were mixed, growth in gross domestic product this quarter exceeded expectations, largely because of government spending on defense.
Romney said the figure isn't good enough.
"He knocked Obama's stimulus plan without noting that Friday's speech happened at a company that benefited from stimulus funds," said Josh Kinzler of recovery.gov.
Meanwhile, President Obama sat down for MTV.
He was asked about Mayor Bloomberg's criticism that both candidates are timid on fighting illegal guns.
The president is not calling for any new laws.
"Looking at how we keep guns out of the hands of kids who are shooting each other is a critical component and we will work to find solutions to that particular problem," said President Obama. "But we're also going to have to broaden the conversation."
There was no briefs or boxers question but Obama did lament a lack of political music.
Polls continued to show an extremely tight race. The candidates were essentially tied in national polls, with the president holding slight leads in most swing states.
A more pressing issue is the approaching storm. Romney already canceled a Sunday night rally in Virginia. Obama has been huddling with top aides on how to best prepare for it. So far, his campaign schedule, which includes stumping with former President Bill Clinton on Monday, is unchanged.


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Karin WachterApril 1, 2008
Testimony of Karin Wachter Gender-Based Violence Technical Advisor, International Rescue Committee "Rape as a Weapon of War: Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict" Please let me begin by saying that I feel extremely privileged to have been invited to speak with you all today. I bring to this hearing today first-hand experience working on the issue of violence against women and girls, and the insight gained through a decade lived on the African continent. I represent and speak from the perspective of a U.S.-based non-governmental humanitarian organization that has prioritized the problem of violence against women and girls in conflict and seeks to assure that they not only survive conflict, but ultimately thrive in times of peace. Today, I will share with you my personal experience and thoughts on the subject. I will also strive to represent some of the voices and experiences of the hundreds of national and expatriate humanitarian workers devoted to this issue, many of whom are themselves civilian victims of war and displacement. Above all, I wish I could share with you the voices, concerns and hopes of the tens of thousands of women and girls who come forward for help, having been assaulted, tortured, humiliated and disabled simply for having been born female and getting caught in the cross-fire of war. I started working with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in eastern Congo, where, already back in 2002, women were talking about not the one time they were brutally sexually assaulted, but about the third or fourth time. Many of them were abandoned by their husbands or families, often with the babies that were born as a result. It was at this time that the problem of rape-related fistula was first picked up on the international radar screen. By the time I arrived in Burundi in early 2006, their war - notorious for its use of sexual Violence - was mainly over, but peer organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) still had a constant stream of mothers bringing their daughters for post-rape care in the areas where the rebel army had settled down. Adult women were reluctant to seek help for themselves because they were afraid of the repercussions of doing so. In May of 2007, I was in Northern Uganda. While the political situation was already stabilizing, sexual abuse and exploitation of adolescent and young girls were rampant in the camps. Within days of launching IRC's program, we saw more abused girls seeking help than anybody initially imagined possible. In the past six years, I have seen firsthand the sexual and physical violence against women and girls in 10 different conflict-affected African countries. We would not be exaggerating to call this violence a global human rights, public health and security crisis. The perpetration of sexual violence is both a tactic of warfare, and an opportunistic consequence of conflict and displacement. They often go hand-in-hand. Either way, women's bodies become the frontline of an unnecessary and cruel battle. As a weapon of war, sexual violence seeks to accomplish a larger objective than the individual act of rape itself. The systematic use of rape in war has many purposes, including ethnic cleansing, elimination, humiliation, or control and domination of target populations - based on their ethnicity, political affiliation, nationality or geographical location - and obviously their gender. Up to a half a million women were raped during the Rwandan genocide. We've seen this tactic or strategy used year in and year out in eastern Congo, where the national military and numerous rebel groups use brutal forms of sexual violence - in part to secure their own food and provisions from the rural population. It is domination through sexualized terror. This form of warfare is so effective - and so open to being modified depending on the whim and depravity of the perpetrators - because while it is the bodies and spirits of women and girls that are directly trampled upon, sexual violence creates deep wounds and schisms within the target community. It destroys the fabric of a community in a way that few weapons can. It produces unwanted children, it spreads disease, and it leaves an imprint on the individual and collective psyche that is difficult to erase. This strategic use of sexual violence is usually accompanied with a sharp increase in opportunistic rape, carried out not only by armed groups in an environment of impunity, but within the family or community as well. Societal norms that regulate behavior and afford some degree of protection to women break down during war, and give way to an 'anything and everything goes' mentality that can, over time, rub off on the affected population. During conflict women and children make up the majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced persons. They are often separated from their nuclear and extended families. Necessary tasks for survival in areas of insecurity - such as firewood and water collection or farming, which are typically the work of females - increase their exposure to sexual violence on a daily basis. Sexual assault of women and girls engaged in foraging for basic survival needs has become so commonplace that in the field it is glibly referred to as "firewood rape". While men and boys are affected by conflict in many terrible ways, women and girls are the ones who are predominantly raped, mutilated, abducted into sexual slavery, and sexually exploited during times of conflict. Let us not sugar-coat the reality we are talking about here - sexual violence is a form of torture. During the Indonesian occupation (1975 - 2002), women in East Timor were subjected to the same human rights abuses the general Timorese population experienced, but were also targeted for rape, sexual harassment, enforced slavery, and were forced or coerced into prostitution to service the Indonesian military. Women who were associated (or assumed to be) with the East Timorese resistance movement were particularly targeted for violence carried out by the state. In the post-referendum violence, the militia groups continued to perpetrate these forms of violence against women. It has been said that it was the Bosnian war that woke up the international community to the ways in which war and conflict are inherently gendered experiences. Tens of thousands of Bosnian women and girls were subjected to egregious acts of violence-- raped in front of their family members, forced into sexual servitude, impregnated, forced into rape camps, and subjected to genital mutilation. All over the world, the consequences of sexual violence are far-reaching. Survivors are exposed to and suffer from serious and debilitating short- and long-term social and physical and mental health and economic consequences, including: death, severe injuries, fistula, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnancy; impaired function, anxiety, fear, shame, post-traumatic stress, hopelessness, and suicide; rejection and stigmatization by families and communities, extreme isolation and increased economic hardship. In many contexts, rape means a girl's or woman's chances to marry are greatly diminished. Without the relative security and status that marriage provides in traditional societies, women are left vulnerable and further exposed to sexual and physical exploitation. And you can only imagine what it does to a family to watch your daughter gang-raped, or your wife's pregnant belly sliced open, or your son obliged to hold down his sister while soldiers force you to violate her. The physical, psychological and social consequences of this kind of violence are very real and often go untreated. The effects of this type of wide-spread sexualized terror on the family and community have long-term implications for a nation's capacity to heal and rebuild after war. And unfortunately, for women and girls, the threat of violence remains long after fighting ends. We know that reporting rates for sexual abuse in contexts emerging from war in which sexual violence was systematically used by armed forces will remain high - but that the perpetrators will often be the members of the community itself. Crippled, corrupt or destroyed justice systems do little to dissuade civilians from abusing their relative degree of power and control. Once having escaped the conflict, women may be forced to exchange sex for survival and protection of their children. During protracted humanitarian crises, women also face a growing threat of physical, sexual and economic abuse within their own households. It is difficult for people to understand that the survivors of these atrocities will continue to come forward even once the war ends, and sometimes en masse. In times of relative calm, access to services improves and women and girls who have suffered for years as result of an attack - or multiple attacks - come forward when it becomes possible and safe to do so. Currently, women in eastern Congo have to walk for days to reach health services, and frequently are subjected to attacks again during their journey to seek help. Access to life-saving services is a prevailing problem in the rural contexts affected by war due to the absence of infrastructure, resources and lack of capacity. In protracted refugee situations, such as the Burundians in Tanzania or the Burmese in Thailand, we see the male refugee population idle and disenfranchised, and rates of physical violence in the home rise the longer they are in camps. The situation in West Africa is just as concerning. Since the end of the wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone, service providers and police have seen an increase in reports of violence. Survivors report incidents of sexual violence perpetrated by intimate partners, neighbors, and friends. They report incidents of domestic violence, experiences with forced and early marriage, and female genital mutilation. In Sierra Leone, in 2007 alone, 1176 girls and women sought care for sexual or physical violence at IRC centers . . . 65% of those cases were under the age of 15. . . 64% of those cases were rape or gang-rape . . . the youngest client was two months old. A recent study conducted by the IRC and Columbia University in Liberia (August 2007) indicated that violence against women and girls is dramatically widespread. In the study population: 55% of the women surveyed had experienced domestic violence; 30% of all women seeking medical attention have experienced domestic violence; 72% of women reported that their husbands had forced them to have sex in the last 18 months; and, 13% of minors in one county and 11% of minors in another county had been sexually abused in the last 18 months. Please let me assure you that at the bottom of all of this suffering is in fact a message of hope. 1. Given what we know about the relationship between conflict and sexual violence, the burden-of-proof for sexual violence in humanitarian emergencies should be to provide evidence that rape is in fact not rampant. The international community now maintains that sexual violence is to be assumed in all humanitarian emergencies - including natural disasters. The humanitarian community - United Nations and NGOs alike - has made great strides in developing industry standards and guidelines for establishing the response to conflict-related sexual violence in humanitarian emergencies. At this point, we know what it takes to launch an effective response and we know how to monitor the quality of that response; what is harder is deploying the necessary technical expertise, given the relatively limited pool of humanitarian aid workers specializing in violence against women in conflict. In addition, we have made good progress in gaining the commitment and buy-in from key American donors - the State Department's Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) and USAID - to allocate much needed resources to this crucial issue. We still have a long way to go. An increase in resources translates into being able to hit the ground faster and more effectively to set-up life-saving services and start advocacy efforts at the onset of an emergency. The United States has a key role to play in promoting the allocation of resources to stop violence against women in war and to ease the suffering of its innocent victims. 2. Violence against women in conflict is now commonly understood by the international community as a violation of basic human rights. The understanding of a state's responsibility to protect women from violence has evolved considerably. Senator Biden and Senator Lugar recently introduced bipartisan legislation - the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA, S.2279) - which would make violence against women a key priority in U.S. foreign assistance programs. The legislation is of vital importance for the hundreds of thousands of women and girls affected by violence. In recognition of how violence against women is exacerbated by conflict and continues long thereafter, the IVAWA bill is designed to address the issue in war-torn, post-conflict and development setting. Those of us working day in and day out on this issue anxiously wait for this piece of legislation to be passed. Addressing violence against women in conflict is smart foreign policy and the American people care more about this issue than we may think. When the IRC launched a web-based petition to help garner support for the IVAWA bill, a surprisingly high number of the 50,000 Americans who signed the petition also wrote a personal note, expressing their sincere concern about violence against women and girls in conflict. This unexpected outpouring of concern led us to launch a modest e-advocacy campaign, in which the general public was invited to write words of encouragement to Congolese women and the local activists and organizations working to assist them. Within 10 days of launching the campaign, we had 2,779 people who wrote messages of support in response to the crisis in DRC. A woman from New York wrote: "There are few words that can express the nature of the horrible wrongs which you face every day. We all have the right to safety and respect. Continue to speak out of the injustices and the violations of your souls. We are listening..." A man from Virginia wrote: "We are writing our leaders and sending funds to help. I have also included your story in my blog. I hope that we can make a difference. I am remembering you when I vote and write Congress. I hope that the U.S. can become a force to help you in the Congo." 3. The United States has the opportunity to rally member states within the United Nations system on increasing attention and commitment to preventing sexual violence in conflict and responding effectively to the survivors. Above all, we look to the United Nations for sustained action - in ensuring effective humanitarian coordination as it relates to sexual violence in conflict; in promoting the accountability of nation states in which sexual violence goes unchecked; and, to help ensure the presence of women at the table during peace talks and reconstruction efforts. The irony we face in this line of work is that conflict can open the door to address what is without fail a pervasive and very taboo subject matter. Over time, we see the effects of our work - we see the numbers of women and girls receiving essential services increase dramatically. We see local activists and local women's groups learn how to approach survivors' needs holistically and help to get them the care that they need. Local health professionals learn to overcome their own biases and misconceptions about sexual violence and begin to treat survivors with the care, compassion and privacy they deserve. And the violence and suffering that women and girls have been quietly handling alone begin to be discussed as an issue that affects the entire community. We see women find their voice, first amongst other women, and then within the community - to speak about the issues they face and how they envision a life free from violence for themselves and their children. We see men take interest and start to take action within their own families and their communities at large. Sometimes, as in Liberia or Sierra Leone, we even see laws and policies that discriminate against survivors of sexual violence start to change. I thank Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Coburn and the Members of the Subcommittee for your time and interest in this worthwhile cause. Sexual violence and its extreme consequences do not have to be an inevitable component of conflict and displacement. The women and girls from conflict zones are waiting for the chance to heal and live free from the threat of violence. 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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are designed to build upon the student's baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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In addition to the MSN for students holding a baccalaureate nursing degree, the College of Nursing also offers admission to its master degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have bachelor degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take 15 credits of undergraduate upper division course work that is prerequisite for graduate study in nursing. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information on this option.
The College also offers an RN to MSN plan of study that provides an accelerated program for RNs (registered nurses) who do not hold a baccalaureate degree but have met general educational requirements. Students admitted under this plan of study will complete requirements for both the BSN and MSN programs. See Accelerated RN to MSN program below for more information. A separate application to the graduate program will be required upon completion of the BSN degree. Admission to the MSN program is competitive and not guaranteed.
The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties.
Depending on the track, students must complete a minimum of 36-38 credit hours of graduate-level course work.
An independent scholarly work is a requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The scholarly work consists of an evidence-based nursing project. The scholarly project that is required in NGR 6813 (completed in the final semester of study) is an evidence-based scholarly clinical paper. The evidence-based project should reflect the latest evidence for the students MSN track. This is a formal paper that must adhere to published guidelines in the syllabus and must be presented in a public forum.
All MSN coursework must be completed with a B or higher to progress in the program. Students that receive a grade below B are subject to dismissal All grades below B must be reviewed by the Master's Admissions, Progression and Graduation (APG) Committee for continuation in the MSN program.
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The RN to MSN plan is a program for RNs who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN). This program is designed for students who have met undergraduate general education requirements, have demonstrated above-average performance in prior undergraduate course work (minimum of 3.0 grade point average). Students will meet both BSN and MSN objectives. However, a separate application is required for the BSN and MSN careers.
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An individualized plan of study is developed for each student admitted to the RN to MSN option. Students pursuing the MSN in the Nursing Leadership and Management track must take the following courses:
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Students will follow the degree requirements of the selected MSN track. The baccalaureate degree will be awarded when program requirements for the BSN are met and students have completed a minimum of 120 hours of credit. Grades below B will not be accepted for the MSN degree requirements. Students must apply online to the UCF College of Graduate Studies for admission to the MSN program. The MSN will be awarded on completion of the total program of study. Students who do not meet ongoing program requirements or decide not to continue in the program may withdraw from the RN to MSN plan and complete course work for the BSN degree. The MSN tracks require students to complete a different number of hours depending upon the track:
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The City of Delta is managing its finances extremely well, the Citizen Financial Task Force (CFTF) concluded after meeting with department heads on several occasions since last spring.
The formation of a Citizen Financial Task Force was proposed by former city manager Joe Kerby during the budget process last fall. With flat revenues, the city has seen its fund balance drop for several consecutive years.
Without a change in direction, the fund balance will continue to drop below the $1 million level Kerby believes should be maintained.
At a work session last week, CFTF spokesman David Lane thanked the city council for doing a great job. But they also made the task force's job difficult, because they've already frozen salaries and trimmed the fat. "They've done a marvelous job," Lane said.
Despite the city's efforts to contain costs, increases in expenditures are outpacing a revenue stream that's limited by TABOR and a slow economy.
"Public safety, police, rec center . . . everything you guys do for the citizens of Delta costs more money," Lane said.
Task force members concluded that if expenses can't be cut any further, income will have to be increased, likely through a tax of some kind.
To identify possible sources of additional revenue, the CFTF is requesting $20,000 be budgeted in 2013 to cover the cost of a professional survey to assess what type of tax would be most acceptable. The two ideas tossed around by the CFTF were a hotel/bed tax and an extension of the temporary sales tax currently allocated to rec center operations and construction. Either proposal would have to be approved by voters, and CFTF would like some indication of citizen preference before they recommend spending $9,000 on a ballot question.
"There's an opportunity to explore a bunch of options and that's what the upshot is of getting a professional consultant," Lane said.
The possibility of obtaining a grant to cover the cost of the survey was discussed. In the end it was decided the money should be budgeted, then a grant pursued.
"We're already in a bind to try to finance what we've got going now," said councilmember Bill Raley. "To add $20,000 more just adds to the pile. I'm more of a mind for cutting than adding."
Other council members agreed with acting city manager Glen Black's assessment that the survey would be an "investment."
"If we can bring forward some kind of ballot issue that would generate more revenue, this would be a pretty good investment," Black said.
Councilmember Robert Jurca said the survey is overdue, while Mayor Ed Sisson questioned whether the city would recoup its investment. He apparently doubts the value of the money spent for the golf course assessment and for the downtown revitalization effort.
That opened discussion of the Community Revitalization Partnership which was launched in 2010. The only tangible result of that effort, which originally involved several focus groups, was an ordinance which gives preference to local bidders. A second project, a Renaissance Fair in the city's Cottonwood Park, failed to gain traction because organizers and the city could not come to terms on use of the park. Banners were purchased for Delta's Main Street in partnership with Delta County Tourism.
Other ideas for marketing, special events and streetscapes would have required a source of revenue such as a business improvement district, a lodging tax or a percentage of the city sales tax — the same revenue sources targeted by the Citizen Financial Task Force. Downtown revitalization stalled "because we were going down two similar paths" while the CFTF continued to move forward, Black said.
Councilmember Bill Raley said there was also a lack of interest from Main Street merchants, and for that reason he recommended the $10,000 intended for CRP in 2013 be removed from the budget. A similar amount was budgeted in 2012, but only half has been spent.
The Citizen Financial Task Force is comprised of Linda Sanchez, Kay Carlquist, Jo Rosenquist, Thelma Starner, David Lane, Dennis Phillips, Vicki Ripp, Bill Hellman, Brad Kolman, Chalmer Swain and Fay Mathews.
Rosenquist said they do not believe their work is done, and they're looking forward to working with new city manager Justin Clifton to further explore ideas for reducing expenditures and increasing revenue.
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Something To Prove: Washington State coach Mike Leach
By Zac Ellis
Throughout the offseason, SI.com will spotlight several teams, players and coaches with something to prove heading into the 2013 season. To check out every edition of this series, click here.
When Washington State athletic director Bill Moos brought in Mike Leach as the school's new football coach in November 2011, Leach was expected to breathe life into a lagging Cougars' squad. In 10 seasons at the helm at Texas Tech (2000-09), Leach engineered an attack that led the nation in passing offense six times and topped the country in total offense three times. But Leach didn't simply put up big numbers; his teams found ways to win. Behind the Air Raid, Leach won at least seven games every year he was in Lubbock, reaching a bowl game in all 10 campaigns. He tallied an 84-43 overall record and was viewed as the spark needed to turn Washington State's fortunes around.
Of course, Leach came with his share of baggage. He was fired from Tech in 2009 on the heels of an investigation into his treatment of a player who had a concussion. He went on to file a lawsuit against the university for wrongful termination, and following the messy and public divorce, it appeared as if Leach's career as an offensive guru was over.
That changed before last season. Leach was afforded his second chance in Pullman, Wash., and with it, an opportunity to make his mark on a middling program. Leach replaced Paul Wulff, who was fired after going 9-40 in four years with the Cougars. Yet though hopes for a turnaround were high — Washington State opened last season with a nationally televised Thursday night bout at BYU — the program repeatedly flailed: It finished a woeful 3-9, with losses to 1-11 Colorado and 3-9 Cal.
The Cougars led the Pac-12 with an average of 330.4 passing yards per game, but that effort was undermined by the worst running game in the country, which managed a measly 29.1 yards per game. The totals came nowhere near the averages of Leach's prior teams at Texas Tech — his '07 and '08 squads averaged significantly more than 400 passing yards per game — and it didn't translate to the scoreboard. Leach's squad finished 106th in the nation with a 20.4-point scoring average, nine fewer than the Cougars' average in 2011.
It begged an all-too-obvious question: Did Leach lose his offensive touch?
While passers Connor Halliday and Jeff Tuel failed to thrive in Leach's system, they were hurt by the absence of any sort of threat on the ground. Tailbacks Carl Winston and Teondray Caldwell combined for 549 yards and five touchdowns, and the rest of the team amassed a mere 94 rushing yards. Halliday and Tuel also routinely struggled with accuracy: They combined for 58.2 percent passing, the lowest combined mark of any Leach-coached roster.
By contrast, Graham Harrell finished his Red Raiders career (2005-08) with 15,793 passing yards and 134 touchdowns after completing more than 70 percent of his attempts over his final two years. As a senior, Harrell tossed 45 touchdowns to only nine interceptions. He also notched a fourth-place finish in Heisman voting.
Of course, having an All-America wide receiver in Michael Crabtree helped Harrell's cause, but he also had a serviceable running game. Shannon Woods and Baron Batch racked up 19 touchdowns and more than 1,400 yards on the ground in 2008, giving Harrell a complimentary attack to lean on. The same can be said for Harrell's predecessors: Cody Hodges, who started in front of Harrell in 2005, played alongside back Taurean Henderson (872 yards, 17 touchdowns) when he threw for 31 touchdowns and 12 picks. Previous quarterbacks Sonny Cumbie and B.J. Symons also had competent ground games.
Leach's offenses are renowned for airing it out, but the backfield can't be a complete nonfactor. He'll need to generate some sort of rushing production before the Washington State offense can truly flourish.
The good news for Leach appears to be more depth and experience across the roster this season. Leach told reporters this spring that he played 17 freshman last season, youth that was all too evident in blowout losses to Oregon, Utah and Arizona State, among others. More certainty under center should be a positive as well: With Tuel lost to graduation, the keys to the offense are in Halliday's hands alone. The offensive line also returns five players who started or played significant minutes last season.
Still, the wild card in Leach's second season at Washington State is the program's internal state of affairs. Leach lost his job at Texas Tech over allegations of mistreatment to a former player, and different allegations emerged last season via Washington State receiver Marquess Wilson, who quit the team in November for alleged abuse by Leach and his staff. Though an investigation found no wrongdoing by Leach — and Wilson eventually recanted his statement — it was a troubling development given the coach's checkered past.
Leach has a history of creating drama, but he's also known for pumping out prolific offenses. More than anything else, Washington State needs him to replicate the latter during his second year on campus in 2013.


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The ESU Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6835 Austin Center Blvd, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731-3101.
Year |
# Graduates |
# Graduates taking BOC exam |
# Graduates passing on first attempt |
First-attempt pass rate on BOC exam |
Overall pass rate |
National Data (first time pass rate |
2012-2013 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
50.00% |
100.00% |
80.85% |
2011-2012 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
100.00% |
82.30% |
2010-2011 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
66.67% |
100.00% |
60.70% |
Emporia State University three year aggregate first-time pass rate = 62.5% |
Athletic Training Program Mission and Outcomes
Prospective Student Information
In order to be accepted into the Athletic Training Program, the students must apply and be admitted to the program. See the requirements for the AT program listed below.
Pre-Professional Phase, Phase I
Students interested in pursuing the major of Athletic Training must meet the admission requirements for Emporia State University to enter Phase I. Classroom instruction, clinical observation, and directed clinical experiences formulate the pre-requisites for admission to Phase II. The primary purpose of the Phase I program is to help students gain insight, knowledge, responsibility, and understanding of the athletic trainer's role. During Phase I, students are provided the information and opportunity necessary to determine if they wish to continue with athletic training education. The student must have completed (or be in progress) HL 150, HL 155, PY 100, and GB 140/141. Students must also take either CH 120/121 or CH 123/124, however, students needing more than one semester of Chemistry for post-bachelor's degrees (e.g. Physical Therapy) should enroll in Chemistry I with lab in order to be ready for Chemistry II. Prerequisite courses should be completed with a cumulative GPA of a B- (2.7) or better and a minimum grade of a C in PE 271 and 272.
Phase I Application - Applications are due by August 1st of the first academic attendance year
Professional Phase, Phase II
Phase II, the Professional Program, requires three years of study. Theoretical concepts and skills related to athletic training are presented in classroom, clinical, and field experiences. Completion of the Professional Program enables students to take the BOC examination. Once students have completed the prerequisite coursework in the Pre-Professional Phase, made application to the Professional Phase (Phase II) and are accepted into Phase II, then the student is admitted into Phase II. Students typically apply to the AT Program during the Spring semester of the Freshman year. Transfer students must apply in the spring semester prior to transferring.
Phase II Application - Applications are due by March 1st of the Spring semester prior to beginning the professional phase.
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It was a happy moment at a difficult time for the family.
Just days ago, Eric was riding his bike on Old Main Hill near Utah State's campus. Then he hit a slack line, a rope tied between trees used by climbers for balance exercises. Eric later died from his injuries sending a shock wave through his childhood home.
"When he told me there was no pulse I just, no," cried Eric's dad. "No it can't be, it can't happen to our family."
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"That's what we hold onto," said Eric's younger sister Emily. "That's what comforts us. I mean he was so happy here on earth, but to know how much happier he is there."
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Md. authorities try to serve warrant on teacher
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Pet owners allege dog treat maker is censoring backlash
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Anne Arundel County executive Leopold resigns
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O'Malley to visit Gretna, La., before Super Bowl
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will visit Gretna, La., when the two officials head to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
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Flood waters dropping along Patuxent River in Laurel
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Sentencing for Leopold set for March
Sentencing for suspended Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold has been set for March.
Police investigate death of woman in Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County police are investigating a homicide at a home in Glen Burnie, and a family member has been arrested.
Plan calls for more access to Chesapeake waters
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Downtown Annapolis gets boost from legislators
The legislative season has arrived, giving downtown businesses a chance to woo lawmakers with everything from coffee to crab cakes.
Annapolis to continue party-based city elections
The Annapolis Council has rejected a proposal to eliminate political party affiliations from city elections.
Snakehead dinner scares up proceeds for oyster recovery
A sold-out charity dinner in Georgetown featured a menu of invasive species. The money raised will help oyster recovery in the Chesapeake Bay, as well as fund efforts to assist D.C.'s homeless population.
Annapolis shooting victim denied protective order
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Relatives of murder victims call for repeal of death penalty (VIDEO)
Relatives of five murder victims joined a rally in Annapolis to repeal Maryland's death penalty.
Man slain in Glen Burnie; 3 in custody
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Md. State Police host plunge in Chesapeake Bay
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