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By Jen Christensen and Elizabeth Cohen
A young Liberian woman who saved three of her relatives by nursing them back to health after they contracted the Ebola virus is coming to the United States to finish her nursing degree.
The news comes as Time magazine announced Wednesday that its "Person of the Year" honors go to the Ebola fighters, the "unprecedented numbers" of doctors and nurses who responded when Ebola overtook an already-weak public health infrastructure this year in West Africa.
Fatu Kekula is not named in the article, but she definitely holds a place among those being honored.
The 22-year-old, who was in her final year of nursing school earlier this year, single-handedly took care of her father, mother, sister and cousin when they became ill with Ebola beginning in July.
And she did so with remarkable success. Three out of her four patients survived. That's a 25% death rate -- considerably better than the estimated Ebola death rate of 70%.
Kekula stayed healthy, which is noteworthy considering that hundreds of health care workers have become infected with Ebola, and she didn't even have personal protection equipment -- those white space suits and goggles used in Ebola treatment units.
Instead, Kekula invented her own equipment. International aid workers heard about her "trash bag method" and taught it to other West Africans who can't get into hospitals and don't have protective gear of their own.
Every day, several times a day for about two weeks, Kekula put trash bags over her socks and tied them in a knot over her calves. Then she put on a pair of rubber boots and then another set of trash bags over the boots.
She wrapped her hair in a pair of stockings and over that a trash bag. Next she donned a raincoat and four pairs of gloves on each hand, followed by a mask.
It was an arduous and time-consuming process, but she was religious about it, never cutting corners.
UNICEF Spokeswoman Sarah Crowe said Kekula is amazing.
"Essentially this is a tale of how communities are doing things for themselves," Crowe said. "Our approach is to listen and work with communities and help them do the best they can with what they have."
She emphasized, of course, that it would be better for patients to be in real hospitals with doctors and nurses in protective gear -- it's just that those things aren't available to many West Africans.
No one knows that better than Kekula.
Her Ebola nightmare started July 27, when her father, Moses, had a spike in blood pressure. She took him to a hospital in their home city of Kakata.
A bed was free because a patient had just passed away. What no one realized at the time was that the patient had died of Ebola.
Moses, 52, developed a fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Then the hospital closed down because nurses started dying of Ebola.
Kekula took her father to Monrovia, the capital city, about a 90-minute drive via difficult roads. Three hospitals turned him away because they were full.
She took him back to another hospital in Kakata. They said he had typhoid fever and did little for him, so Kekula took him home, where he infected three other family members: Kekula's mother, Victoria, 57; Kekula's sister, Vivian, 28, and their 14-year-old cousin who was living with them, Alfred Winnie.
While operating her one-woman Ebola hospital for two weeks, Kekula consulted with their family doctor, who would talk to her on the phone, but wouldn't come to the house. She gave them medicines she obtained from the local clinic and fluids through intravenous lines that she started.
At times, her patients' blood pressure plummeted so low she feared they would die.
"I cried many times," she said. "I said 'God, you want to tell me I'm going to lose my entire family?' "
But her father, mother, and sister rallied and were well on their way to recovery when space became available at JFK Medical Center on August 17. Alfred never recovered, though, and passed away at the hospital the next day.
"I'm very, very proud," Kekula's father said. "She saved my life through the almighty God."
Her father immediately began working to find a scholarship for Kekula, so she could finish her final year of nursing school. But the Ebola epidemic shut down many of Liberia's schools, including hers.
After a story about Kekula ran on CNN in September, many people wanted to help her.
A non-profit group called iamprojects.org also got involved.
With some help, Kekula applied to Emory University in Atlanta, the campus with the hospital that has successfully cared for American Ebola patients. Emory accepted the young woman so that she could complete her nursing degree starting this winter semester.
In order to attend, iamprojects will have to raise $40,000 to pay for her reduced tuition rate, living expenses, books and her travel and visa so that she can travel between Africa and the United States.
Kekula's father has no doubt that his daughter will go on to save many more people during her lifetime.
"I'm sure she'll be a great giant of Liberia," he said.
Source: www.cnn.com
Nursing students with previous caring experience are less likely to perform better academically and clinically than those who have none, research shows.
A study assessing the criteria for selecting nursing students found that high emotional intelligence did not mean students performed better on their courses.
Researchers also found that of the students who have withdrawn from their studies, nearly 60 per cent had previous caring experience.
The ongoing study, led by the University of Edinburgh, is tracking performance and emotional intelligence - the ability to recognise your own and other people's feelings and act accordingly - of nearly 900 nursing and midwifery students from the University of the West of Scotland and Edinburgh Napier University.
Researchers found, however, that performance improved with age and that female trainees scored significantly better than male counterparts.
The findings come after the 2013 Frances Report - which highlighted care failings at the Mid Staffordhire NHS Foundation Trust - recommended an emphasis on creating a more compassionate end empathetic culture in nursing.
As a result, aspiring nurses in England could potentially be required to spend a placement year as a carer before undertaking their training.
Lead researcher Rosie Stenhouse, lecturer in Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, said: "The research should sound a note of caution to such pilot schemes. They are potentially expensive, politically motivated and not backed up by evidence."
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Source: Norwich University's Master of Science in Nursing online program
There are a number of fantastic nursing blogs on the internet. Whether you're an aspiring nurse, a working nurse, or a curious patient, you are sure to be entertained by these sites. We have narrowed down a list of the top 100 nursing blogs online to give you plenty of reading material for the future. Prepare yourself for hours of education and entertainment.
The Nursing Site BlogThe Nursing Site Blog is just one of those sites that you have to read as a nurse. We love it because it constantly has new articles to read, from helpful advice to healthcare news and more. The blog is run by public health nurse Kathy Quan, RN. Kathy has been in the nursing industry for more than 30 years now, and you can see evidence of her experience on her site. Kathy has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and most of her working life has been spent in hospice and home health care. She shares her stories and lessons learned on her blog, along with other information that any nurse would love to read.
The National Nurse for Public HealthThe National Nurse for Public Health is a blog run by The National Nursing Network Organization. This is an organization that is working hard to create a better working environment for professionals in the public health industry. The blog provides news updates for work that the organization is doing, as well as other news from the nursing sector. The commentary on here comes from doctors, nurses, and other important workers in healthcare.
Scrubs MagScrubs Mag is considered the "The Nurses Guide to Good Living." The name may sound like a catalog for working attire, but the information within this site is far from that. Scrubs Mag offers a wide range of helpful articles for new, existing, and future nurses, including style secrets to keep you looking great on the job. There are a number of writers who work for Scrubs Mag, so you can see everything from career advice to personal stories on the site. You can even sign up for free giveaways to get cool outfits, accessories, and tools to use on the job.
Confident Voices in Health CareConfident Voices in Health Care is a blog run by Beth Boynton. Beth is a published author and nurse consultant who specializes in communication and collaboration in the healthcare industry. What we love about Beth's blog is the fact that it offers advice for patients and professionals alike to ensure that everyone works together in harmony. Many of Beth's posts are about her medical improv workshops, where she helps healthcare workers become better speakers and listeners through improvisational training. Confident Voices also features articles from many a number of credible guest bloggers who share their insights into nursing and healthcare.
Nursetopia is a blog written for nurses by nurses. It is designed to honor these wonderful members of the healthcare world and showcase their influence on the modern world. The articles in the blog cover nursing news, career advice, business help, personal stories, art, freebies, and more. You always get a chance to see something different when you come here. Nursetopia is one of the most active blogs on our site, and it is one you will see in countless blogrolls from other bloggers on here. We're subscribed to it for a reason.
Nurse TogetherNurse Together is a fun and informative blog run by a team of nurses. The bloggers here range from nurse educators to RNs and beyond. While we may love the site for its blog-like articles, Nurse Together also offers a job board, nursing school guide, discussion panel, and much more. The Nurse Together Facebook page has more than 21,000 fans, showing just how much people love visiting this site. There are new blog posts on here every day, so you can always look forward to something new to read.
Lippincott's Nursing CenterLippincott's Nursing Center is a site dedicated to helping nurses be the best workers they can be. The site is home to more than 50 nursing journals online, including the American Journal of Nursing, Nursing2014, Nursing Management and The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care. In addition to these peer reviewed journals, Lippincott's Nursing Center features more than 1,300 continuing education activities for nurses, making it easy to maintain a career as a nurse here. The authors on the site are mostly advanced practice nurses and registered nurses who share their career expertise with the world.
Off the ChartsOff the Charts is a product of the American Journal of Nursing. It mostly provides news updates and research study reports for the nursing community. With this in mind, you can also find a number of helpful career advice articles on this site. Some popular categories for posts on here include patient engagement, healthcare, medical prices, nursing research, nursing perspective, and more. Off the Charts is authored by a number of nursing professionals, most of whom have a graduate level education. The blog commonly highlights influential nurses from the past to inspire nurses of the future.
Not Nurse RatchedNot Nurse Ratched is a wonderful nursing blog that has been around since 2007. The blog is run by a writer, nurse, and medical editor who enjoys "investigating ways to save time." The articles on here fit into categories like applications, gadgets, technology, personal, medical, humor, and more. Most of the articles are written with a great sense of humor, which is sometimes hard to find in healthcare blogs.
Nursing StoriesNursing Stories is a heartfelt blog about one woman's experiences in nursing. Marianna Crane, the blogger, has been in nursing for over 40 years, and she now uses her blog to share her stories from the past and present. She has been a certified adult nurse practitioner since 1981, and she has a passion for writing that is evident in her blog posts. Marianna says, "My goal for this blog is to encourage nurses to boast." You can get inspired to be a better nurse thanks to this woman and the great stories she shares on her blog.
The Nursing ShowThe Nursing Show is more than just a blog. It is a compilation of entertaining videos about nursing. Each episode teaches a new lesson about this ever-changing career, from getting through college to dealing with tough patients. The episodes are included in short, easy-to-read articles that summarize what the videos are about. There are already more than 300 episodes of The Nursing Show for you to watch, so you don't have to worry about getting bored on this site.
Advances in Nurse Science BlogThe Advances in Nurse Science Blog is tied to a nursing publication that comes out four times a year (appropriately titled Advances in Nursing Science). The blog allows readers to discuss big issues that are mentioned in ANS so that they can understand and expand upon these ideas. The ANS journal was founded back in 1978 by Peggy L. Chinn, RN, PhD, FAAN. It has been in publication ever since, but the blog was a much more recent addition to the ANS world.
Reality RNReality RN is a pretty interesting blog because it is run entirely by new nurses. You may not think these men and women have a lot to share about their experiences, but they convey what "reality" is like for people who are new to this profession. If you are a nursing student worried about what you might be getting yourself into, this blog should be able to answer all of your questions. Best of all, there is a great list of "must read" blogs on the home page that link to even more top nursing blogs online.
AllTop – NursingThis site doesn't exactly fit the "norm," but we thought it was important to put it on our list. Essentially AllTop is just a directory for other websites, but it shows you the most recent posts from many nursing blogs online. It's a one-stop-shop for nursing tips and news online, and it features the work of several other sites on our top 100 nursing blogs list. If you want to stay updated on other topics from around the web, AllTop has plenty of other categories for you to explore.
Diversity NursingDiversity Nursing offers a number of helpful articles and services for nursing professionals. The blog on the site features news information and career tips for nurses, but the site as a whole has a job board, college guide, and much more. There is even a forum on the site where nurses, patients, and nursing students can discuss important issues in healthcare. Diversity Nursing started off as a basic job board back in 2007, but it has grown to be so much more since then. You can even use this site to post a resume so you might get a better job in the future. Here is a look at some memorable posts from the Diversity Nursing blog:
Nursing IdeasNursing Ideas is a blog that covers a variety of variety of nursing related topics. The blog was started back in 2008 as an online resource for nursing students. Rob Fraser, the blog's founder, began writing articles for the blog while he was an undergraduate nursing student at Ryerson University. In 2013, Rob refocused the blog to be more about professional interviews so that his readers could see what life is really like as a nurse in today's world.
Soliant Health is a healthcare staffing company that offers some great advice for nursing professionals around the country. You don't have to be a member of the Soliant Health network to benefit from the articles on their blog. Even if you already have a job as a nurse, you could learn from some of the news articles and tips on the blog. If you are in fact looking for a job, you can look through the job board on Soliant Health to see what opportunities may be available for you.
Nursing DailyNursing Daily is a fairly new blog, especially compared to other sites on our list. Nevertheless, it has already developed a great reputation in the nursing community, and we're hoping it sticks around for years to come. Nursing Daily is dedicated to providing "nursing tips, advice, and humor" for anyone who wants to read it. Many of the posts on here are quick, simple images that will make you chuckle a little about life as a nurse.
The Nurse PathThe Nurse Path is a beautiful, entertaining, and inspiring blog that is dedicated entirely to nurses. The blog features a number of categories, including: nurse mind, nursing skills, health and fitness, technology, funnybone, and more. The motto for this site is "helping nurses find the way," and every article here is evidently doing just that. You'll find at least one new post a week on this blog to read and learn from, so this is definitely worth putting in your RSS reader.
Living Sublime WellnessLiving Sublime Wellness is a blog dedicated to transforming the nursing community for the better. The blog is authored by Elizabeth Scala, an RN with an MSN/MBA and years of working experience as a nurse. Elizabeth is a public speaker who visits nursing associations, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations to teach people what they can do to make their working environments better for nurses. Living Sublime Wellness features a lot of great resources for current and future nurses, making it a great site to visit no matter where you are in your career.
RTConnections Nurse BlogThe RTConnections Nurse Blog is designed to connect all members of the nursing world so they can educate and inspire one another to do better in their careers. This blog is particularly beneficial for new nurses because they can read stories from experienced professionals that they may aspire to become. One of the big focuses on this blog is nurse bullying, which has become a hot topic of discussion over the last few years. You can learn ways to avoid and prevent bullying in the work place by reading some of the posts on RTConnections.
Dear NursesDear Nurses is essentially a portal for several sites under the "Dear Nurses" umbrella. These sites are all focused on educating nurses through captivating illustrations. Dear Nurses combines simple graphics with helpful information to show nurses how to improve their skills and services. It also contains multi-part educational series that expand upon other posts they have on their sites. Dear Nurses has been online since 2006, and it has grown significantly in that time.
Your Career NursingYour Career Nursing is centered around the idea of helping nurses improve their careers. The articles here teach nurses of all stages about the skills and processes they need to succeed in this profession. There are several categories of posts to choose from here, including education, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, networking, nursing success stories, online learning, unique nursing jobs, and more. No matter who you are, you can find something to like here.
By Marijke Durning
Higher education is a key requirement for nurses as the U.S. healthcare environment grows ever-more reliant on technology and specialized skills. There are three common academic pathways toward becoming a registered nurse (RN): the nursing diploma, associate degree (ADN) and bachelor's degree (BSN).
Following completion of one of these programs, graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and satisfy state licensing requirements to begin work as an RN. Bridge programs, such as LPN-to-RN and ADN-to-BSN, allow nurses to move ahead in their nursing careers.
Each choice of training program is distinct and offers levels of education to qualify graduates for increasingly responsible roles in nursing practice. This guide is designed to break down the step-by-step process for becoming an RN, including the various routes possible on this career roadmap. Included is an overview of potential specializations and certifications for those interested in moving beyond basic nursing duties. Below are estimates for RN salaries and job growth as well as tools to help prospective nurses search for online and traditional educational programs.
More than 2.7 million registered nurses are employed in the United States, and nearly 30 percent work in hospitals, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Other RNs work in clinics, physicians' offices, home health care settings, critical and long-term care facilities, governmental organizations, the military, schools and rehabilitation agencies.
Duties include administering direct care to patients, assisting physicians in medical procedures, providing guidance to family members and leading public health educational efforts. Depending on assignment and education, an RN may also operate medical monitoring or treatment equipment and administer medications. With specialized training or certifications, RNs may focus on a medical specialty, such as geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, surgical or emergency care. Registered nurses work in shifts that run around the clock, on rotating or permanent schedules, and overtime and emergency hours can be unpredictable. Registered nurses are required to complete ongoing education to maintain licensing, and they may choose to return to college to complete a bachelor's degree or master's degree with the goal of moving into advanced nursing practice roles or health care administration.
Step 1: COMPLETE AN APPROVED NURSING PROGRAM
Anyone who wants to be an RN must finish a nurse training program. Options include programs that award nursing diplomas, associate and bachelor's degrees. An associate degree in nursing (ADN) typically takes from two to three years to complete. Accelerated nursing degree programs could potentially shorten the time required. A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) takes about four years of full-time study to complete, or two years for those in an ADN-to-BSN program. While the structure and content of these training programs differs, they should feature the opportunity to gain supervised clinical experience.
Students may initially only have the time and money to complete a two-year program, but they might later decide to convert their ADN to a BSN degree. Or, students may leap directly into a four-year BSN program if they plan on moving into roles in administration, advanced nursing, nursing consulting, teaching or research. Nursing students complete courses such as the following:
A bachelor's degree program may also include courses on specific health populations, leadership, health education and an overview of potential specializations. A four-year bachelor's degree program could require liberal arts courses and training in critical thinking and communication to complete the curriculum. Bachelor's programs can broaden nursing experience beyond the hospital setting. According to the BLS, some employers require newly appointed RNs to hold a bachelor's degree.
Step 2: PASS THE NCLEX-RN
Accredited undergraduate nursing degree or diploma programs alike are designed to prepare students to sit for the NCLEX examination. Upon graduation, aspiring RNs should register with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to sign up for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Candidates receive an Authorization to Test notification before the exam. At the exam, rigorous verification of candidates' identity may include biometric scanning.
This computerized exam has an average of 119 test items to be completed within a six-hour time limit. Examinees who do not pass must wait from 45 days to three months to re-take the exam. According to the California Board of Registered Nursing, students who take the exam right after graduation have a higher chance of passing.
Step 3: OBTAIN A STATE LICENSE
Every state and the District of Columbia require that employed registered nurses hold current licenses. However, requirements vary by state, so students should contact their state board of nursing or nurse licensing to determine exact procedures. In some states, RNs need to complete the NCLEX-RN, meet state educational requirements and pass a criminal background check. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing maintains a listing of licensing requirements on its website.
Step 4: PURSUE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION (OPTIONAL)
For professionals who decide to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), a BSN degree provides an academic stepping-stone to master's degree programs. There are also bridge programs for students who only hold a two-year nursing degree and RN licensure but wish to enroll in graduate programs.
Those with master's degrees may qualify for positions such as certified nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners (NPs) and nurse midwives. It's important to research evolving professional requirements. For example, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing proposes that NPs should earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. A DNP or a PhD degree may appeal to nursing professionals who seek positions as scientific researchers or university professors in the nursing sciences. RNs may also seek certifications in a medical specialty such as oncology. Certifications are offered by non-governmental organizations attesting to nurses' qualifications in fields such as critical care, acute care, nursing management or other advanced areas.
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Source: www.learnhowtobecome.org
By PATTY WIGHT
Some of us are lucky enough to stumble into a job that we love. That was the case for Gabrielle Nuki. The 16-year-old had never heard of standardized patients until her advisor at school told her she should check it out.
"I was kind of shocked, and I was kind of like, 'Oh, is there actually something like this in the world?' "
Since Nuki wants to be a doctor, the chance to earn $15 to $20 an hour training medical students as a pretend patient was kind of a dream come true. Every six weeks or so, Nuki comes to Maine Medical Center in her home town of Portland, Maine, slips on a johnny, sits in an exam room and takes on a new persona.
Third-year medical student Allie Tetreault knows Nuki by her fictional patient name, Emma. A lot of teens avoid the doctor, so it's important for Tetreault to learn how to make them feel comfortable.
"What kinds of things do you like to do outside of school?" Tetreault asks.
"Um, I play soccer, so preseason is coming up soon."
Nuki preps weeks ahead of time for her patient roles. She memorizes a case history of family details, lifestyle habits and the tone she should present. "I've had one case where I was concerned about being pregnant. That was kind of like the most harsh one, I guess."
As Emma, Nuki's playing just a shy, healthy teen.
"How did school finish up for you this year?" Tetreault asks.
"Um, it was good. Yeah, school's been good. Um, yeah."
Emma's an easy role, Nuki says, but she ups the shyness factor because it poses a classic challenge to the medical student: how to get a teen to open up?
"Each case kind of has what's on paper, but then you can come in and kind of add another level," Nuki says. "Depending on how complex it is, you can add your own twist to it."
After asking Emma about her personal history, Tetreault moves on to the physical exam and listens as Emma takes deep breaths.
Tetreault gives Emma a clean bill of health and the practice appointment is over. But the most important part of Gabrielle Nuki's job is about to begin.
The 16-year old now has to evaluate the adult professional. She's smooth and tactful after lots of training on how to deliver feedback. Nuki tells Tetreault she did a good job making her feel comfortable."I also liked how you mentioned confidentiality, because for my age group, that's important to touch on," Nuki says. "And I think that maybe you could have had a couple more times where you asked me if I had any questions, but other than that I think you did a really great job."
It's communication skills versus acting skills that really qualify someone to be a standardized patient, says Dr. Pat Patterson, the director of pediatric training at Maine Medical Center.
"A lot of patients want to please their physician," Patterson says. "It's not easy for a patient to say 'That didn't feel right', or 'The way you asked that made me feel bad.' "
Gabrielle Nuki says working with medical students and being forthright about their performance has given her more confidence. In the future, she hopes to take on more complex roles — maybe someone with depression.
But she knows no matter what kind of patient she portrays, this job will prepare her well for when she reverses roles and one day becomes a doctor.
Source: http://www.npr.org
By Michelle Healy
Let them sleep!
That's the message from the nation's largest pediatrician group, which, in a new policy statement, says delaying the start of high school and middle school classes to 8:30 a.m. or later is "an effective countermeasure to chronic sleep loss" and the "epidemic" of delayed, insufficient, and erratic sleep patterns among the nation's teens.
Multiple factors, "including biological changes in sleep associated with puberty, lifestyle choices, and academic demands," negatively impact teens' ability to get enough sleep, and pushing back school start times is key to helping them achieve optimal levels of sleep – 8½ to 9½ hours a night, says the American Academy of Pediatrics statement, released Monday and published online in Pediatrics.
Just 1 in 5 adolescents get nine hours of sleep on school nights, and 45% sleep less than eight hours, according to a 2006 poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).
"As adolescents go up in grade, they're less likely with each passing year to get anything resembling sufficient sleep," says Judith Owens, director of sleep medicine at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and lead author of the AAP statement. "By the time they're high school seniors, the NSF data showed they were getting less than seven hours of sleep on average."
Chronic sleep loss in children and adolescents "can, without hyperbole, really be called a public health crisis," Owens says.
Among the consequences of insufficient sleep for teens, according to the statement:
Napping, extending sleep on weekends and caffeine consumption can temporarily counteract sleepiness, but they do not restore optimal alertness and are not a substitute for regular, sufficient sleep, the AAP says.
Delaying school start time is a necessary step, but not the only step needed to help adolescents get enough sleep, Owens says. "Other competing priorities in most teenagers' lives are also components of this problem," she says, including homework, after-school jobs, extracurricular activities and electronic media use. Computers and television screens, she adds, "produce enough light to suppress melatonin levels and make it more difficult to fall asleep."
"The bottom line is if school starts at 7:20 there is no way for the average adolescent to get the 8½ to 9½ hours of sleep they need," Owens says
Research on student performance in schools that have reset the start clock, including Minneapolis Public Schools, "shows benefits across the board," says Kyla Wahlstrom, director of the Center for Applied Research and Education Improvement at the University of Minnesota.
"We've found statistically significant evidence that attendance is improved, tardiness is decreased and academic performance on core subjects, English, math, social studies and science, is improved. And now we have evidence that on national standardized tests such as the ACT, there's improvement there, too," Wahlstrom says.
Obstacles commonly cited to changing school start schedules, include curtailed time for athletic practices and games, reduced after-school employment hours for students and significant impact on bus scheduling and other transportation arrangements, she says, adding, "This is a major policy change that schools have to grapple with if they want to embrace the research about what we know about teens."
According to U.S. Department of Education statistics approximately 43% of the more than 18,000 public high schools in the U.S. have a start time before 8 a.m.; just 15% started at 8:30 a.m. or later.
In some school districts that transport students great distances, buses are picking up students as early as 5:45 a.m., "so there's also a safety element" to early start times, says Terra Ziporyn Snider, executive director of the advocacy group Start School Later.
Other major health organizations, including the American Medical Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have all highlighted insufficient sleep in adolescents as a serious health risk, as has U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Snider says.
"What's unique about the American Academy of Pediatrics' statement is that it's very specific," she says. "It says very clearly that high school and middle schools should not start before 8:30 a.m. for the sake of the health and sleep of our children. They draw the red line."
Source: http://www.usatoday.com
By Teresia Odessey of Bloomfield College
As a nursing student, I have had the privilege of observing many nurses in different units; pediatrics, maternity, the burn unit, hospice, medical surgical, ICU, CCU, wound rounds, and psychiatry. I've realized from these experiences that school nurses are by far the most unappreciated and de-valued. As I gathered information on the role of school nurses, and shadowed an elementary school nurse for my senior capstone project, I discovered the challenges faced by school nurses.
Contrary to popular belief, the school nurse's role is critical to the well-being of students' health and academic achievements. The scope of practice for the school nurse includes supervision of school health policies and procedures; promotion of health education; health services; competence of interventions; facilitation of health care screenings; making referrals to other healthcare providers; patient advocacy and maintenance of the appropriate environment to promote health. This role requires the nurse to be knowledgeable and competent in various skills and interventions. School nurses provide care, support and teaching for diabetes, asthma, allergies, seizures, obesity, mental health, and immunizations to all students (Beshears & Ermer, 2013). The role of the school nurse as defined by the National Association of School Nurses is as follows: "a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement and health of students" (Board, Bushmiaer, Davis-Alldritt, Fekaris, Morgitan, Murphy &Yow, 2011).
Clearly, it is not just about Band-Aids and ice packs but still 25% of US schools have no nurse present and 16% of students have a medical condition that warrants a skilled professional (Taliaferro, 2008). One in every 400 children under 20 years is diagnosed with diabetes; 10% of students nationwide have asthma; prevalence of school allergies have increased drastically; 45,000 students are diagnosed with seizures each year; obesity rate has tripled among children 6 to 11 years, and more than tripled for children 12 to 19; and one in five students have mental health issues (Beshears & Ermer, 2013).
Despite having laws allowing disabled children to attend school, increasing the workload on the nurses, there are no laws that mandate a nurse to student ratio. The national recommendation for nurse to student ratio is 1:750 but on average some nurses are responsible for up to 4,000 students (Resha, 2010). Nwabuzor (2007) mentioned that parents and stakeholders cannot truly advocate for more school nurses because most of them do not comprehend the role, responsibilities, and advantages of having a school nurse. The major reason for the school nurse shortage is the lack of legislation on school nursing; not enough funding, and no laws forcing schools to hire nurses. Therefore, many educational facilities have opted to hire unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) instead.
Yes, it is likely more cost effective to hire UAP's instead of Registered Nurses but that does not make it acceptable. It is my belief that we have different titles and scopes of practice for a reason. I find it mind boggling that some schools do not have school nurses. How is it that some parents are comfortable with sending their children to a school without a nurse? Is it that they don't inquire about the presence of a school nurse? Or could it be that maybe they assume that every school has a full-time nurse? I wonder if some parents are aware of the nurse to student ratio at their child's school. Yes, there are budget cuts due to many reasons but why do these schools say they don't have enough funding to hire a school nurse but they have six assistant coaches for any one of the sports? So yet my question remains unanswered: what is the priority?
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There are 5.5 million nurses and nurse's aides in America. That's 2.6% of the population and yet nursing is still one of the fastest growing occupations. In fact, the country is currently facing a nursing shortage unlike any other before.
Nursing is essential for a smooth running health care system. Nurses are far from one-trick employees – they perform countless vital tasks in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and more. The number of nurses on hand (or a lower nurse-to-patient ratio) has been directly related to patient survival and recovery without additional complications.
Some of the most in-demand specializations for nurses include:
Nursing isn't an easy job. Over half of nurses report that stress and frustration plague them daily in their job. However, most nurses also agree that their job is very fulfilling. Very few careers are as directly related to public health and serving the community as nursing. Also, the public is genuinely grateful for nurses. For the last eleven years, nurses have been ranked by Americans as the most trusted profession – a pretty impressive feat.Currently, there is a shortage of nurses in the workplace. This shortage is caused by a range of reasons, but the main ones are:
The shortage is leading to salary wars (hospitals offering hefty bonuses to new nurses and more). At the end of the day, professional, skilled, and intelligent people are desperately needed in the nursing field in the US and around the world.
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Voltage, the annual rock 'n' roll fashion extravaganza on April 11, is not your typical fashion show. Instead of a simple rectangular runway, models will navigate an elevated platform and a zigzagging catwalk. The S-shaped stage will snake out into the audience, allowing multiple models to strike poses at different points.
I catch my first glimpse of the twisting catwalk during the final rehearsal before the show. The run-through takes place in a dance studio on Hennepin Avenue. I take the elevator up to the sixth floor and step into a hallway of gorgeous, ultra-thin women. They lean against the wall chatting quietly, a sea of grasshopper legs and milky smooth skin.
Perhaps it's all the time they spend with fashion, but these models certainly know how to dress. One trendsetter is wearing a black corset and a wide studded belt; another rocks the Jackie-O with a cropped yellow jacket. Up and down the hall it's four-inch heels, tight t-shirts, and skinny jeans. When did I teleport to the set of The O.C?
I approach a girl on the end of the chorus line and ask what's going on. She has no idea. Confusion will be a reoccurring theme throughout the afternoon.
"Please take off your street shoes and put on a clean pair," a voice bellows from down the hallway. The dance studio has a strict No Street Shoes policy. Until this day, I was unaware that such shoes exist, but apparently, in the dance world, they do � and we models are expected to have them.
I brush some dirt off the bottoms of my heels, deem them dance floor safe, and await further instruction. After 10 minutes of hallway loitering, I hear my designer's name called. I shuffle into the studio with a handful of other girls—some sporting heels, some suffering barefoot humiliation.
The dance space is enormous, with tall white walls and a waist-level ballet bar bordering the room. I pray that my unorthodox shoes don't leave black rubber marks on the floor. Glancing down, I notice white string and blue tape outlining a makeshift runway. It looks horribly confusing at first, but once I walk it a few times, I realize that it's simply a series of right angles and an elevated platform. The hard part will be the choreography.
Each designer has roughly a dozen looks to feature over the course of one or two songs. The key to the choreography is timing it so that a model isn't left onstage when the music stops. This is what happened to me during the Hopefuls' set in 2005—a little anxiety dream come to life.
Of my three designers, Labrador has arranged the simplest choreography. Designer Barrett Johanneson has put together a troupe of five men and five women to showcase his spring collection. We strut the catwalk in boy-girl-boy order; I am model number three.
The set opens with a female model stepping onto a platform at the start of the runway. A male model follows, walking the length of the catwalk, then striking a pose. For men, this means just standing there, manfully. The two switch positions, pose some more and make their exits. The process repeats five times as goof-groovers Dance Band wail away on the rear stage.
The moment I leave the runway after my Labrador walk, I'll strip down, and get ready to shine for George Moskal
Thankfully, my first appearance for George Moskal is identical to the Labrador routine; I can do this. But the second arrangement is a little trickier. I have to remember that I'm not walking to the platform or the end of the runway, but somewhere in between. And my placement on the stage is crucial, because another girl needs room to walk around me. We run through both routines with the music and, though the timing is off, the choreographer seems happy. I'm surprised to notice that most of the girls don't take any notes. Do they honestly expect to remember all of this? I wonder. If one person screws up, it could throw off the rest.
The choreography gets even more complicated during Anne Selden's
After the Anne Selden run-through, I head for the door and receive some shocking news: Rehearsal is not over. It's time to meet with the runway consultant.
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So I have a flash gallery that uses .xml to pull in images.Is it possible to still allow the .xml file to grab images but if someone would happen to go to a direct hit for example,
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I didn't know if there was some kinda .php script that would allow me to do this. I thought I would give it a shot and ask on here.
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PHP isn't really the right tool to do this. What you need is some htaccess magic. http://altlab.com/htaccess_tutorial.html could help you out.
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There are many more cars on the streets, satellite television dishes on the roofs, and literally millions more cell phones in Iraqi hands than before. All of that says the Iraqi economy is growing. And Sunni candidates are actively campaigning for seats in the National Assembly. People are working their way toward a functioning society and economy in the midst of a very brutal, inhumane, sustained terrorist war against the civilian population and the Iraqi and American military there to protect it.
I am disappointed by Democrats who are more focused on how President Bush took America into the war in Iraq almost three years ago, and by Republicans who are more worried about whether the war will bring them down in next November's elections, than they are concerned about how we continue the progress in Iraq in the months and years ahead.
So it was to my surprise when I was reading the online version of today's WSJ that there was an editorial written by Ned Lamont - something of a surprise for a newspaper that only a week ago was saying how Lamont Democrats were dangerously wrong.
The editorial is aptly titled - it's called The Democrats Mean Business, which is a good way of framing the content of Lamont's article, which fits his positions into the context of his business experience. He describes how he started his own business, but perhaps most importantly (and maybe it's the new theme in his campaign), Lamont pulls out the following four points to explain his stances on particular issues:
First, entrepreneurs are frugal beasts, because the bottom line means everything. In Connecticut, voters are convinced that Washington has utterly lost touch with fiscal reality. We talked about irresponsible budget policies that have driven the annual federal deficit above $300 billion and the debt ceiling to $9 trillion. Meanwhile, the government is spending $250 million a day on an unprovoked war in Iraq while starving needed social investment at home. I am a fiscal conservative and our people want their government to be sparing and sensible with their tax dollars.
One of the time-honored maxims of business, even though its application at times may be questionable, is that profit should be maximized. Applied to our government, it means that we should have fiscal responsibility and should be allocating our scarce resources - income tax revenue - to the programs that people need the most. Look at the cost of war in Iraq, and one can only wonder how many uninsured people could have had health insurance, or how many kids who couldn't afford college could have gone with more federal aid to students. Lamont calls himself a 'fiscal conservative', and that's nothing to be ashamed of. The notion of a 'tax-and-spend liberal' is largely a dead one; it's only a boogeyman that the GOP raises in an effort to scare people. Bill Clinton's legacy is one of fiscal responsibility, and with the out-of-control spending policies that the GOP has instituted the last 6 years, it is the Democratic Party that are fiscally conservative - as opposed to fiscally clueless.
Second, entrepreneurs invest in human resources. Our business strives to pay good wages and provide good health benefits so that we can attract employees that give us an edge in a competitive marketplace. Well-trained and well-cared-for people are essential for every business these days, particularly in a global economy. It's getting harder and harder for American businesses to compete on price, but we innovate and change better than any economy on the planet. The quality of our work force is one of America's competitive advantages -- if our education system fails our children and our employers, we'll lose the future.
That's why I talked about my work as a volunteer teacher in the Bridgeport public schools, which can't afford to be open later than 2:30 p.m., schools that send children home to an empty house. That's why my campaign offered a strong alternative to standardized tests and No Child Left Behind. That's why I believe in an employer-based health-care system that covers everyone, and providing tax benefits to small businesses so they can provide insurance without risking bankruptcy.
Lamont does something that the Democratic Party should talk more about - the link between education and the outflow of jobs from America. Kids in middle and high school have not made gains in science, one area in particular where America has long been the leader in innovation. Nowadays, much of the exciting new progress made in science is coming from overseas. We need to have a well-educated workforce in order to compete in today's world. To do so, we need to make sure that we also have benefits for our existing workers that ensure they will remain employed. Universal health care and tax benefits to small businesses - not corporations - are important in helping the true engine of America's economy stay strong.
Third, in a market-driven economy, entrepreneurs can never lose touch with what customers, suppliers and workers are saying. A great strength of our campaign is that we embraced the grassroots and netroots, suburbs and inner cities, and used the most advanced technology to empower our door-knockers and activists. We listened hard and respectfully to what voters told us, and gave them the confidence to trust someone new.
There's been plenty of chatter about the role that the netroots played in Lamont's primary victory. While we did help Lamont get off the ground, it's important to note that the people of Connecticut - the grassroots and the ordinary citizens - played an even more important part. They were the disaffected residents who realized that Joe Lieberman no longer represented what they believed in. When you have an executive who no longer has the health of their company on the top of their list, they get fired. On August 8, that's exactly what Nutmeggers did - they fired an out-of-touch representative.
Finally, entrepreneurs are pragmatic. Unlike some politicians, we don't draw a false strength from closed minds, and we don't step on the accelerator when the car is headed off the cliff.
Much was said about how Lamont's campaign is only about Iraq. It's not, but the root cause of our continuing struggles there - blindness to reality - is something that has been evident in any action the Bush administration takes. Whether it's the inability to fund potentially life-saving stem cell research to a point where it's feasible and not just a pipe dream, or it's ignoring the awful realities that existed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit, there's been a close-minded atmosphere in Washington, particularly with the current occupants of the White House. Iraq is devolving into civil war, and yet we're sending more troops into harm's way. This is not a winning policy in Iraq; it will only serve to drive up American casualties. Joe Lieberman has been an enabler of our failures in Iraq, but Ned Lamont supports true change in our policy. Sometimes, you need to hit the breaks.
Lamont does a good job of posing himself as a sensible businessman who felt the duty to step up and defy an entrenched senator who no longer represented his interests. Anyone who reads the editorial won't see a left-winger foaming at the mouth. Instead, they'll see a moderate who is well aware of what's wrong with the country - and what needs to be done to fix it.
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Catch the Rising Stars.
Born in Beijing, Hsing-ay Hsu began her piano studies at age of 3. Her musical talent is not surprising given her rich musical heritage. Her mother, principle harpist of the National Opera, was her first teacher; after immigrating to the United States, she was taught by her father, a well-respected and renowned artist in China who performed for former President Nixon. She eventually began working with her uncle, Fei-Ping Hsu, Gold Medallist in the Arthur Rubinstein International Competition. "We worked a lot on tone and phrasing. His musical expectations inspired my technique to move into unknown territory. Every technical exercise was in service to communicating musical intent. As I was constantly asked to imagine more contrast and more nuances, I began to develop more color in my playing and a musical conviction that comes from careful study."
It is fascinating to hear what she has to say about her theory studies and how it impacted her musical growth. "Studying theory with Xu Jing-Xing in Beijing was a vital part of my education. With private one-hour weekly lessons, I finished all my college theory requirements before age 8, when I left for the United States. Learning theory at such an early age has been a tremendous help to me in my musical understanding."
Hsing-ay relates how she felt about the piano as a child: "The piano was my only toy. I spent all my time making up stories on the keyboard--improvising. My mom had read a great deal about child education. As a result, although she demanded thorough technical training, she also put a lot of creativity into her methods. Even exercises were a game--she competed with me an octave above in `who can avoid playing a wrong note.' My accuracy improved in no time." Citing the benefits of a performing role model within her family, she said, "My dad was a very engaging performer who drew audiences in with his passion. I absorbed a lot of that as our family toured around American churches on fundraising trips for a Christian college." Practicing was never a chore for Hsing-ay. "I had a natural love for it, so I didn't mind the work as much as others may have. I practiced three hours a day from age 6 and five hours a day from age 14 while in high school."
Salutatorian of her graduating class at James Caldwell High School (JCHS) in Caldwell, New Jersey, she notes, "I was especially honored when chosen by my fellow students for the JCHS Spirit Award," an award presented in recognition of her spirit of pursuing excellence, as well as her involvement in the school community. She followed in her father's footsteps by continuing her musical education at the Juilliard School, where she studied piano with Herbert Stessin. "Juilliard has a reputation for being competitive, but Mr. Stessin was a caring professor who cared about all aspects of his students' lives, and to this day remains a mentor. He used to make cassettes of good performances for me so that I could study them." She completed her graduate degree in piano at Yale University, working with pianist Claude Frank. "I first heard Mr. Frank perform at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, where I was a Performing Fellow. I turned pages for him when he performed the Schubert Arpeggione Sonata for Viola and Piano; everyone must hear his Schubert. It was so special and melted from his being into our hearts."
In the ensuing years, she has participated in a wide range of competitions and been the recipient of many awards. These achievements have helped her gain international recognition. Her first competition was the 1989 Young Keyboard Artists Association International Piano Competition. "At age 11, I was too young to be very nervous. When I realized that, as part of the prize, I was awarded a concerto appearance at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, I experienced more excitement than ever before." She went on to win a top prize in the 1993 Stravinsky Awards International Piano Competition, the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Artist Recognition Talent Search (highest honor) in 1995, the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award in 1997 and second prize in the 1996 William Kapell International Piano Competition. Ms. Hsu was the 2000 Juilliard William Petschek Debut Pianist and is also the 2001 recipient of a McCrane Foundation Artist Grant. As a 1995 United States Presidential Scholar of the Arts, she was awarded a USA Gold Medallion by President William J. Clinton at the White House. Beijing Times noted that she was the first honoree born in China to receive this American honor.
Making her stage debut at age 4, performing has always been a part of her life. After she appeared with the Baltimore Symphony playing the Brahms D-Minor Concerto, the Washington Post review stated that her performance was "full of power, authority and self-assurance." She also has performed on National Public Radio's "Performance Today," at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, and in Beijing, Prague, Kromeriz, Shanghai and Taipei, as well as countless venues throughout the United States. Engagements in the coming year include performances with the Pacific Symphony (California) and the Norwalk Symphony (Connecticut), and solo appearances at the University of Florida and in Taipei. She also is in the process of recording a compact disc of the Barber Piano Concerto.
Asked what advice she would have for other young pianists who want to launch a performing career, she replied, "Focus on becoming one with the music. The rest will follow." She offered the following thoughts about competitions and having the right attitude, "The important factor is timing. It's a challenge to enter a competition, finding that perfect time when you feel ready. There's always the danger of having a bad experience. I once had a student who cried after playing an audition badly. There are risks in every endeavor. The important lesson is to be able to get on to the next goal." Although her performing schedule keeps her very busy, Ms. Hsu has enjoyed taking on a few private students. "Teaching is an absolute joy when there is good two-way communication between teacher and student." She also likes serving as an adjudicator for student competitions.
Hsing-ay lives with her husband, Daniel Kellogg, a composer and adjunct faculty member at the University of Connecticut. "He has been a influence on my contemporary musical understanding. I commissioned a solo composition from him before our marriage for the 1998 Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. From that experience, I gained a new connection to the inner workings of composition." When not busy with professional commitments, her favorite pastime is going to the ballet. "There is something so freeing to watch physical motion in space. In piano performance I can only make the illusion of motion through space, but in ballet that experience is an actual event."
When you watch Hsing-ay perform, you will see the influence of choreography in her playing, the fluidity in her musical gestures that enables her to effortlessly project the emotional intent of the music.
Catch the "Rising Stars" Concert Saturday, March 16, 8:00 P.M., in the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Hotel during the 2002 MTNA National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Gail Berenson, NCTM is professor of piano and chair of the keyboard division at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She chairs the MTNA National Conference Committee.
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India will need to shake off the 'what if' feeling if they are to find their way back in the ongoing Hockey World Cup after the heart-breaking loss to Belgium.
Sure, losing to Belgium was not entirely unexpected, considering their recent record, but to lose a game after holding the lead and then being tied with less than a minute to go is difficult to digest despite Indian hockey history being littered with losses due to last minute goals. That long list had an addition on Saturday with Belgium getting the winner with 12 seconds left on the clock.
India is now up against England next at the Kyocera Stadium. England themselves had a disappointing draw against the doughty Spaniards in another match despite having many chances.
India lost 0-2 to England in the World Hokey League Finals this January in New Delhi, where England finally took bronze and India were sixth and Netherlands were champions.
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Walsh wants India to play the Indian style with short-passes and quick inter-changes. But against Belgium, the Indians were out of their original plan in the first half of the game. After the match, Walsh pointed out, "If you see the match, we did not play our (Indian) style of hockey in the first half and Belgium had (the better of exchanges in) the first half, but when we played closer to Indian style in second it was better."
On Sunday, Walsh, wanting to look ahead rather than look at the past match, said, "England is a formidable opponent and we will be strongly challenged in our match against them. We will have to move the ball effectively and this we will attain by utilising appropriate dodging techniques, which will help to create opportunities if we are able to execute in a timely fashion."
Looking ahead, Sardar, added, "We are disappointed that we lost the match in the last few minutes yesterday but we will take the positives from the match and apply it during our clash with England tomorrow. We realise that they are ranked 4th in the FIH ranking but that will not deter us from going for a win as the boys are high on confidence."
He went on to say, "We will be keeping a close tab on England's drag flicker Ashley Jackson, as he is one of the finest drag flickers today". Interestingly, six members of the English team played at the Hockey India League and that included Jackson and England captain Barry Middleton.
An area that India will need worry about is taking shots at the goal. They took just three clear shots at the goal and got two of them. In comparison, Belgium had 15. The key is to take a shy and the more you do, the greater the chances of finding the ball in the goal. Also, India gave away at least two soft penalty corners and among the guilty was the normally reliable Raghunath. Against Belgium, goalkeepers PR Sreejesh was in a 'zone' and had an exceptionally great game, but the defense needs to give him better support. England's hard-working Mark Gleghorne and Alistair Brogdon have the ability to crate havoc.
England coach Bobby Crutchley, said, "We've had a decent start, but it's a long tournament and we'll move and build on that for India. We've shown a lot of what we're about and we manage to create a lot of chances."
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Valentin Verga is torn between loyalties to the country of his birth, Argentina, and the country he now represents, the Netherlands. The 25-year-old's father, Alex, played for a Dutch club and they lived here, but when Valentin was six they moved back to Buenos Aires, only to return another six years later due to economic crisis. Valentin says, "Our future was in the Netherlands. In Argentina there was no money." He added, "I could see the stress on my father's face and we heard the stories. As a boy of 12 it was exciting for me to fly off again. It was much worse for my older sisters, who had to leave their friends behind."
But Valentin's cousins, Matias and Lucas Cammareri are physios with the Argentina team and his uncle is the team doctor. "The Cammareris and Vergas are a tightly-knit clan. Family life in Argentina is like the Mafia at time," he says with smile. But he also adds, "I will not cheer (celebrate) if I score against Argentina. I will show my respect." Top English stars have experience of Hockey India League.
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Ashley Jackson went for $73,000, the second highest price in the League.
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On Saturday, the Belgian coach Marc Lammers was quite polite and praiseworthy in in saying, "India is playing at the top. I think they are a top six side and we were lucky to get away today and we are happy with the three points." Sure, he did not mention that his boys should have scored at least three times, if not more, but PR Sreejesh and his forwards' wayward shooting ensured a blank scorecard for 34 minutes.


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