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1. 3 Assess Range of Motion a Hands b Wrist c Elbow d Shoulders 4 Head and Face a Inspect and palpate scalp hair cranium 5 Eyes a Six cardinal fields of gaze EOMs b PERRLA 1 equal and round c Inspect and Palpate External structures d Inspect 1 Conjunctivae 2 Sclerae Cornea Iris 6 Ears a Inspect and palpate external ears b Determine if any ear tenderness is present NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 24 7 Nose a Inspect and palpate external nose b Patency of nostrils 8 Mouth and Throat a Inspect lips and buccal mucosa with penlight and tongue blade b Teeth and gums c Observes swallow 9 Neck a Assess skin characteristics b Inspect for symmetry plus palpate for lumps and pulsations c Carotid pulse d Trachea e ROM C BACK OF CLIENT CLIENT SITTING 1 Chest and Lungs Posterior a Inspect verbalize observations Skin characteristics Use of accessory muscles Retractions heaves or dyspnea Symmetry b Auscultate breath sounds with diaphragm of stethoscope in organized Sequence side to side Posterior 6 minimum sites Lateral 5 minimum sites c Describe type of breath sounds heard D FRONT OF CLIENT 1 Chest and Lungs Anterior a Inspection Respirations2. e Audio 16 bit or better sound card and speakers if your course contains audio content e Web Cam e Internet Connection 56 6 KBPS modem cable modem DSL or intranet T 1 Note Corporate or academic security firewalls may block some course content such as chat or streaming media e Email Address Email is a vital communication medium in online learning It is important that you have a working email address to receive communications from your advisor instructors and classmates You are responsible for keeping your email address and other personal information up to date in the Tools Area Personal Information section e Virus Protection It is recommended that you protect your computer from viruses Keep your antivirus software up to date with the latest virus updates Antivirus and Personal Firewall products may be available to you for free or at a reduced price through the Campus Computing Center Check with your ISP network help desk or search the Internet for more information and product resources e Spyware amp Adware Protection Spyware and Adware are fast growing threats that represent a major security and privacy risk Spyware is a program that is installed with or without the user s permission and can monitor computer activity while broadcasting the information back to an outside party that controls the program Adware displays unwanted advertising to your computer can track your Web surfing habits and report it back to a centra
3. Skin characteristics b Palpate lumps or tenderness 4 places upper lower skin turgor c Auscultates 4 minimum sites breath sounds with diaphragm of stethoscope in organized sequence side to side Describe type of breath sound E CLIENT SUPINE 1 Heart a Inspect precordium for pulsations and heaves b Palpate precordium with palm c Locate Inspect Palpate and Auscultate PMI Apical impulse d Auscultate apical rate and rhythm e Locates landmarks f Auscultate heart sounds with diaphragm 1 Aortic area NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 25 2 Pulmonic area 3 Erb s Point 4 Tricuspid area 5 Mitral area g Auscultate heart sounds with bell 1 Aortic area 2 Pulmonic area 3 Erb s Point 4 Tricuspid area 5 Mitral area 2 Abdomen a Observe 1 Abdomen at eye level from client s right 2 Inspect skin characteristics 3 Inspect contour symmetry 4 Inspect umbilicus and pulsations b Auscultate 1 Bowel sounds with diaphragm in all four quadrants 3 Lower Extremities a Inspect legs 1 Symmetry 2 Skin characteristics hair distribution 3 Nail bed color b Palpate legs 1 Temperature 2 Pretibial edema 3 Posterior tibial pulses 0 4 scale 4 Dorsalis pedis pulses 0 4 scale 5 Toes for capillary refill i e lt 2 secs NURS 5352 Advanced
4. Evaluation tool The student will have 45 minutes to complete this complete assessment and 45 minutes to complete the SOAP write up of their assessment A scenario which will include a chief complaint will be given to each student by their clinical instructor at the beginning of their Practicum Students must score at least 80 according to the practicum evaluation criteria The final practicum will be Pass Fail III Clinical Communication Logs Pass Fail A total of two 2 communication logs are due throughout the semester These logs must be submitted on the appropriate template and are due by the date listed in the Course Calendar The purpose of these logs is to facilitate regular communication between the student and the faculty and to evaluate clinical progress NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 12 IV Clinical Hours Pass Fail Campus Clinical Hours Students will be given credit for clinical hours for the following activities e Intensive Lab Practice Day 8 hrs e Women s Health Day 8 hrs e Denver Developmental Assignment x2 4 hrs 2 hrs for each Denver e Midterm Practicum and Soap Note 3 hrs credit e Final Practicum and Soap Note 3 hrs credit e Shadow Health Modules 8 total 16 hrs credit 2 hrs for each module e Health Assessment Videos 3 hrs credit Total Clinical hours 45 hrs clinical credit EEEEN OTE IF YOU WERE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL 2013 THEN YOU WILL NEED A TOTAL OF 90 C
5. Module due Monday 3 10 14 9 00 AM Tue Thur 3 4 14 and 3 6 14 8 00 5 00 Lunch 12 1 Monday 9 00 AM 3 17 13 Christus House Clinic 307 W Cain St Bullard TX 75757 903 894 0109 LAB GROUP 1 Women s Health Clinical Day Students will alternate performing history and pap pelvic exams on patients at this clinic GROUP 1 A TUESDAY 3 4 14 GROUP 1 B THURSDAY 3 6 14 ASSIGNMENT Students will receive 8 hours of clinical credit This is a mandatory clinical experience The 8 hours can be counted toward the overall women s health clinical hour requirement Episodic Pediatric SOAP NOTE 1 due Monday 3 17 14 by 9 00 AM Thursday 3 20 14 EXAM 2 11 30 12 00 Week of 3 24 14 3 28 14 Group 2 INTENSIVES amp MIDTERM 8 30 11 30 am Online via Proctor U NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 but must be finished by 11 30 Dr A Toone on call for Exam 2 Exam Review On Blackboard Challenges to be posted on Discussion Board 17 Exam 2 You have 90 minutes from the start time to complete the exam Exam covers Modules 8 15 8 00 5 00 Lunch 12 1 Christus House Clinic 307 W Cain St Bullard TX 75757 903 894 0109 LAB GROUP 2 Women s Health Clinical Day Students will alternate performing histories and pap pelvic exams on patients at this clinic GROUP 2 A TUESDAY 3
6. clinical hours once you have actually started the course Clinical experiences should include adult geriatrics pediatrics ob gyn and newborn In order to meet the learning objectives you may choose to work with physicians physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are in primary care and or specialists such as pulmonologists dermatologists ENT etc You are the best judge of your strengths and the areas where you need to develop more skills Try to find preceptors that will help you to meet your goals Please remember that you are not allowed to do your clinicals where you are employed Each course has specific focus for clinicals and clinical sites preceptors must be approved by your clinical instructor A Preceptor Handbook is available on Blackboard for students to give to your preceptors In addition students are expected to develop specific clinical objectives and provide those to each of your preceptors at the beginning of your clinical rotations COMMUNICATION e With Preceptors Clarity in communication is absolutely critical to the professional role especially for the advanced practice nurse Communicate clearly with preceptors about your objectives learning needs and clinical hours Preceptors provide feedback to the student and the faculty about the student s clinical performance e With Faculty Regular communication with the clinical faculty is required to review clinical activities develop on going objectives and ev
7. in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career This includes courses dropped at another 2 year or 4 year Texas public college or university For purposes of this rule a dropped course is any course that is dropped after the 12 day of class See Schedule of Classes for the specific date Exceptions to the 6 drop rule include but are not limited to the following totally withdrawing from the university being administratively dropped from a course dropping a course for a personal emergency dropping a course for documented change of work schedule or dropping a course for active duty service with the U S armed forces or Texas National Guard Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Registrar s Office and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance Please contact the Registrar s Office if you have any questions Disability Services In accordance with federal law a student requesting accommodation must provide documentation of his her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor If you have a NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 30 disability including a learning disability for which you request an accommodation please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability Support Services office in UC 282 or call 903 566 7079 Student Absence due to Religious Observance Students who anticipate being absent for a university s
8. 25 14 GROUP 2 B THURSDAY 3 27 14 Students will receive 8 hours of clinical credit This is a mandatory clinical experience The 8 hours can be counted toward the overall women s health clinical hour requirement ONLINE 3 31 14 4 6 14 Tegrity Module 18 Female Genitalia M Crisp Module 19 Male Genitalia Quizzes for Modules 18 amp 19 due by Monday 4 14 14 9 00 AM ASSIGNMENT e Adult Geri Episodic SOAP NOTE 2 due 4 14 14 by 9 00 AM Tegrity Module 20 Pediatric Assessment Including Developmental Milestones Anticipatory Guidance and Red Flags Carol Price Module 21 Geriatric Assessment e DUE TWO Denver Developmental Assessments X 2 and Anticipatory Guidance Summaries Due by 4 21 14 9 00 SCAN AND TURN IN DRAWINGS AND TIMELINE VIA ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE WITH CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR e Quizzes for Modules 20 amp 21 due by Monday 4 28 14 9 00 AM ONLINE Tegrity Lecture Module 22 Putting it all together Module 23 Critical Thinking Management amp Developing the Plan Complete Physical Demonstration by Instructors e Quizzes for Modules 22 amp 23 due by Monday 4 29 13 9 00 AM e Communication Log 2 due Monday 4 29 13 9 00 AM NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 18 e Last day to complete clinical hours for those students admitted to the
9. APRN FNP BC GNP BC PMHNP Associate Professor Email spetersen uttyler edu Phone Cell 214 213 4726 FAX 866 672 8204 Office Location BRB 1130 Office Hours By Appointment Dr Carol Rizer DNP APRN CRNA Assistant Professor Email crizer uttyler edu Phone Office 903 566 7326 Cell 903 681 4372 Office Location BRB 1095 Office Hours By Appointment Dr Amy Toone PhD APRN FNP BC Professor Email atoone uttyler edu Phone Office 903 566 7118 Cell 325 320 2032 Fax 903 566 5533 Office Location BRB 1155 Office Hours By appointment NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 NURS 5352 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT Total Credits 3 semester credit hours 45 Clinical Hours for students admitted Fall 2013 or later Those students admitted PRIOR to Fall 2013 will be required to complete 90 clinical hours 45 hours in faculty planned clinical experiences and 45 hours with a preceptor COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will involve application of advanced health assessment principles and skills for comprehensive examination of clients Focus will be on common deviations from normal Populations across the lifespan will be included Course fee required Participants will read assigned materials engage in online discussion and participate in scheduled on campus classes and laboratory experiences Products of this course will include three exams virtual clinical experiences two episodic SOAP NOTES clinical log
10. Health Assessment Spring 2014 26 Policies and Expectations Accessing Library Resources Students enrolled in this course have several options to access library resources You may visit your home campus library or the Robert R Muntz Library at the University of Texas at Tyler Follow this link and then complete the instructions at those sites for accessing information from a distant site Course Evaluation UT Tyler asks you to complete a voluntary evaluation to help them make improvements and adjustments in their overall online learning forums Also an end of semester evaluation specifically for this course will be made available for you to complete in the last week of instruction Your comments and recommendations will be considered seriously as the course is updated Your input throughout the semester contributes to my commitment to improve continually the quality and relevance of this course Technical Information This is a centralized listing of important technical information and assistance If you experience technical problems or have a technical question about this course you can obtain assistance by accessing The UT Tyler Campus Computing Center Computer Requirements Minimum hardware requirements and recommended software configurations e Ensuring you have the proper hardware and software is imperative to your success in an online course The requirements are based on the results of testing conducted by Blackboard Additiona
11. LINICAL HOURS FOR ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT YOU WILL NEED TO SECURE A PRECEPTOR TO OBTAIN THE REMAINING 45 CLINICAL HOURS EEEESTUDENTS ADMITTED FALL 2013 OR SPRING 2014 WILL NEED 45 CLINICAL HOURS IN ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT WHICH WILL BE OBTAINED AS INDICATED ABOVE AND WILL NOT NEED A PRECEPTOR PRECEPTOR AND FACILITY AGREEMENT FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED PRIOR TO FALL 2013 The process for approval of preceptors and facilities is the same for all clinical courses in the NP programs Please check with your clinical faculty prior to obtaining a preceptor agreement to ensure that the site preceptor is appropriate for the focus of the course The preceptor facility agreement is located on the CON Masters Student website MisSioN Possible under the tab Important Stuff and also under the College of Nursing Nurse Practitioner web page under Student Resources You must first check the list of approved sites located on the MSN Possible blackboard site excel spreadsheet list of approved facilities If the facility you want to use is not on the list you will also need to complete the facility agreement portion of the online form This process can be time consuming as it requires signatures from both the facility and the University Please start this process early if you must use a site that is not already approved The url for the page location of the preceptor facility agreement form on the FNP website is provided below Scroll do
12. NG TIME FOR COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS Reading of professional materials books journals etc is an integral aspect of role development as a nurse practitioner It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 2 hours daily reading materials related to assigned readings clinical topics and professional issues associated with the NP role and competencies As a rough guide you should plan to spend six to ten hours per week on this course The actual amount of time will vary from individual to individual This estimate includes the time you spend in reading discussions and assignments Each participant is responsible for completing the modules and reading assignments in a timely manner Reading assignments will be listed for each module Discussion and written assignments are made with the assumption that required reading assignments will be completed prior to completion of discussion and written assignments COURSE ELEMENTS A student s achievement of the course objectives is evaluated based on the following activities COURSE EVALUATION Grades and Grading Evaluation Grading Method is as follows Course Grading Scale A 90 to 100 B 80 to 89 C 70 to 79 D 60 to 69 F Below 60 GRADING ELEMENTS POINTS Exams Exam 1 20 Exam 2 20 Exam 3 Comprehensive 30 NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 Module Quizzes Total 100 Qs 10 Pediatric Episodic SOAP NOTE 5 Adult Geriatric Episodic SOAP NOTE 5 Sh
13. SIGN UP WITH PROCTOR U AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER FOR ALL THREE EXAMS EXAMS WILL BE TIME LIMITED EXAMS MAY INCLUDE MULTIPLE CHOICE MATCHING AND POSSIBLY ESSAY STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE AN AVERAGE OF 80 ON ALL THREE EXAMS IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 A HANDOUT PROVIDED BY PROCTOR U WILL BE LOADED ON BLACKBOARD FOR ADDED INFORMATION EXAM DATES THE EXAM DATES ONLINE VIA BLACKBOARD USING PROCTOR U ARE LISTED BELOW EXAM 1 2 6 14 YOU CAN BEGIN THE EXAM ANYTIME BETWEEN 08 30AM AND 10 00 AM BUT YOU WILL ONLY HAVE 90 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE EXAM AND YOU MUST FINISH THE EXAM BY 11 30 AM EXAM 2 3 20 14 YOU CAN BEGIN THE EXAM ANYTIME BETWEEN 09 00AM AND 10 00 AM BUT YOU WILL ONLY HAVE 90 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE EXAM AND YOU MUST FINISH THE EXAM BY 11 30 AM EXAM 3 5 5 14 YOU CAN BEGIN THE EXAM ANYTIME BETWEEN 09 00AM AND 10 30 AM BUT YOU WILL ONLY HAVE 3 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE EXAM AND YOU MUST FINISH THE EXAM BY 1 30 PM A The Exam dates as noted are also listed in the course schedule The module objectives and readings will guide the selection of items for the tests Emphasis will be on application and synthesis of knowledge a Exam 1 will cover Modules 1 8 b Exam 2 will cover Modules 8 15 c Exam 3 is a comprehensive Exam with the following breakdown e 50 will be over Modules 16 23 e 50 will be over Modules 1 15 B An average of 80 on the th
14. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER COLLEGE OF NURSING amp HEALTH SCIENCES NURS 5352 SYLLABUS ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT SPRING 2014 Faculty Dr Elaine Ballard DNP APRN FNP BC Ms Sue Brown MSN APRN FNP BC Ms Angie Corley MSN APRN FNP BC Dr Marcie Crisp DNP APRN FNP BC Dr Sandra Petersen DNP APRN FNP BC GNP BC PMHNP Ms Carol Price MSN APRN FNP BC Dr Carol Rizer DNP APRN CRNA Dr Amy Toone PhD APRN FNP BC NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2013 Sp NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Course Syllabus Spring 2014 WELCOME Welcome to NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Your instructors for this course are Dr Elaine Ballard Ms Sue Brown Ms Angie Corley Dr Marcie Crisp Dr Amy Toone Ms Carol Price Dr Carol Rizer and Dr Sandra Petersen We look forward to meeting with you in class sessions as well as in our virtual classroom In this course we will be learning advanced physical assessment skills as well as learning how to formulate differential diagnoses Please refer back to the information contained in this Syllabus any time you have a question regarding the basic course information You can access a printable version of course material by clicking the Printable Version link You will need to download a free Adobe Reader to view PDFs One final note if you are unfamiliar with accessing the Internet or have questions regarding technical requirements you may want
15. URS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 Building upon basic physical assessment and history taking knowledge and skills this course focuses on knowledge and clinical skills required for advanced practice nursing Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to e Demonstrate the ability to obtain and document a comprehensive health history for individuals across the lifespan e Perform a risk assessment of the patient including the assessment of lifestyle and other risk factors e Assess health promotion behaviors of individuals across the lifespan Perform and document a complete and episodic physical examination of individuals across the lifespan Perform basic laboratory tests and interpret other laboratory and diagnostic data Relate assessment findings to underlying pathophysiology Analyze assessment data to determine differential diagnoses Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses Develop an effective and appropriate plan of care for the patient that is research based evidence based practice and takes into consideration life circumstance cultural ethnic and developmental variations INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS This course is taught in a web enhanced format with online readings as well as scheduled on campus lecture and labs throughout the semester The following learning experiences are included e Online learning activities and website media will be used Students will access Evo
16. admitted prior to Fall 2013 must complete a minimum of 90 clinical hours for satisfactory completion of this course and a total of 675 clinical hours for the entire program Students admitted to the program in Fall 2013 or later will complete 45 clinical hours for completion of this course The breakdown of clinical hours for the entire FNP program is as follows e Pediatrics 150 hours e Women s Health 75 hours e Family Practice 450 hours Approximately one half of all hours for the program must be completed with a Nurse Practitioner preceptor The remainder of your clinical hours may be completed with a physician MD or DO or PA IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY DATES JANUARY 13 2014 CLASSES BEGIN Late registration and schedule changes JANUARY 27 2014 CENSUS DATE 12 CLASS DAY Deadline for all registrations schedule changes and section changes FEBRUARY 3 2014 SUMMER REGISTRATION MARCH 10 14 2014 SPRING BREAK MARCH 17 PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR AUGUST 2014 GRADUATION MARCH 26 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW PASSING Please Check with Registrar for proper procedure to withdraw GRADE REPLACEMENT FORGIVENESS AND CENSUS DATE POLICIES Students repeating a course for grade forgiveness grade replacement must file a Grade Replacement Contract with the Enrollment Services Center ADM 230 on or before the Census Date of the semester in which the course will be repeated Grade Replacement NURS 5352 Advance
17. adow Health Modules 10 Clinical Component P F Midterm Practicum amp SOAP NOTE P F Final Practicum amp SOAP NOTE P F Course Clinical Practice Hours 45 P F Preceptor Clinical Practice Hours 45 P F Communication Logs x2 P F Typhon Clinical Logs P F Total 100 LATE PAPERS All late assignments may be assessed a 5 points per day penalty including week ends when the assignment is not posted by the due date and specified time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor All papers are due by the time Central Standard Time specified in the Course Calendar Assignments must be posted via the assignment icon on Blackboard NOT by email ABSENCES MISSED LAB HOURS Instructors reserve the right to create alternative assignments in cases of missed class days and lab days Students may also receive point deductions for the missed lab class day and or assignment I EXAMS EXAMS IN THE COURSE WILL BE GIVEN ONLINE USING A SERVICE CALLED PROCTOR U STUDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE PROCTOR SERVICE THERE WILL BE THREE EXAMS TOTAL IN THE COURSE THE FIRST TWO EXAMS ARE 90 MINUTES AND THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE A 3 HOUR EXAM THE COST FOR THE PROCTOR SERVICE IS 25 FOR A 90 MINUTE EXAM AND 33 00 FOR A 3 HOUR EXAM EXAMS MUST BE TAKEN DURING THE TIME DESIGNATED UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE WITH INSTRUCTORS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE COURSE ORIENTATION STUDENTS MUST
18. aluate clinical progress e On Blackboard Students are to check the discussion board of Blackboard daily for announcements and new information Students may also post questions in the designated areas to other students or the course faculty e Patriot Email Students must check their Patriots email on a regular basis This is the preferred method of communication by faculty with students Failure to check your email may result in a lack of feedback regarding course changes and other important information All student assignments should be posted for evaluation using the assignment icon in Blackboard Graded assignments will be posted there also unless your clinical faculty makes alternate arrangements with the student NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 22 Email To communicate by email within the course with other participants or all participants click the Communications link on the left Click Send E mail to send a message You are able to send messages to All Users or Select Users in the course including the instructors If you need more instructions on how to send email messages with Blackboard please read the student manual located in the Resources area of the course Questions or problems other than technical problems see Technical Requirements in this Syllabus may be submitted to the email address above You will receive quick responses to any emails you send during our office hours Generally speaking we check our emai
19. by 9 00 AM e Clinical Schedule Due for those admitted to program PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY Monday 2 24 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for Modules 9 10 11 and Shadow Health Cardiac Module Monday 3 3 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for 12 13 14 and Shadow Health GI Module Monday 3 10 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for 15 16 17 and Shadow Health Musculoskeletal Module Monday 3 17 14 by 9 00 AM e Pediatric episodic SOAP note due Thursday 3 20 14 8 30 11 30 AM Wednesday 3 26 14 e EXAM 2 via Proctor U Dr Toone on call e LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS Monday 4 14 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for Modules 18 amp 19 and Geriatric Episodic SOAP note Monday 4 21 14 by 9 00 AM Monday 4 28 14 by 9 00 AM e TWO Denver Developmental Assessments and Anticipatory Guidance Summary e Quizzes for Modules 20 amp 21 4 28 14 through 5 5 14 e FINAL PRACTICUM per individual schedule Monday 5 5 14 9 00am 1 00pm e Exam 3 COMPREHENSIVE via Proctor U Dr Ballard on call e Last day to complete clinical hours for those admitted to program PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY 5 9 14 by 5 pm e TYPHON clinical logs student evaluations of preceptors and sites and preceptor evaluations of students all due OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Assignments Projects Turn In Process All assignments and projects will be submitted through the assignments link Use the following process to p
20. ctions 06B 06C and 06D March 26 27 28 Midterm practicum P F Final practicum amp SOAP Note P F Communications Logs x2 P F Typhon Clinical Logs P F In order to achieve a pass for the practicum grade the student must satisfactorily achieve both an 80 on the midterm and an 80 on the final practicum I Midterm Clinical Practicum Pass Fail The expectation for this course is that by midterm the student should be able to do a basic history HPI and complete head to toe physical exam excluding breast and genitalia within 60 minutes and be able to write up the findings in a SOAP format due by the date and time noted in the Course Schedule An 80 or above using the practicum grading criteria is required to pass this assignment The student will perform this Practicum on a classmate in the lab The Practicum will be performed on campus see schedule and students will be given a basic chief complaint for the history taking This lab practicum will be pass fail II Final Practicum Pass Fail At the end of the semester the student will schedule a time with their clinical instructor to perform their Final Practicum The Practicum will be performed on a fellow student A sign up sheet will be provided towards the end of the semester for students to sign up for their final Practicum time Students will be evaluated on their ability to perform a complete head to toe assessment as outlined on the Final Practicum
21. d Health Assessment Spring 2014 14 Contracts are available in the Enrollment Services Center or at http www uttyler edu registrar Each semester s Census Date can be found on the Contract itself on the Academic Calendar or in the information pamphlets published each semester by the Office of the Registrar Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average Undergraduates are eligible to exercise grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler Graduate students are eligible for two grade replacements Full policy details are printed on each Grade Replacement Contract The Census Date is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions that students need to be aware of These include e Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts Transient Forms requests to withhold directory information approvals for taking courses as Audit Pass Fail or Credit No Credit e Receiving 100 refunds for partial withdrawals There is no refund for these after the Census Date e Schedule adjustments section changes adding a new class dropping without a W grade e Being reinstated or re enrolled in classes after being dropped for non payment e Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through Financial Aid Spring 2014 Course Calendar Date Time Location Content Assignments Week of Online Tegrity Course O
22. dmitted to program PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY This course requires 90 clinical hours in addition to the didactic content Students are required to find their own preceptors Before a student can begin their clinical hours a signed preceptor agreement and a clinical facility agreement must be submitted to Dr Elaine Ballard If the clinical site already has a facility agreement with UT Tyler on file another one is not necessary however a signed preceptor agreement is still needed If a facility agreement is not on file it NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 21 may take some time to get this accomplished so start this process as early as possible This information is provided to help you plan your clinicals so that you are not waiting for approval A list of preceptors that have clinical facility agreements on file is available in the NP program office to help you with this process and will be loaded onto blackboard The preceptor agreement form is included If a facility agreement needs to be initiated please complete the Facility Agreement Information document that is attached and email it to Dr Ballard as quickly as possible at the beginning of the spring semester This will help to expedite the process Your clinical instructor must approve your preceptors and your clinical schedule prior to beginning any clinical hours Students are strongly encouraged to begin making contacts with potential preceptors now in order to begin your
23. is is a savings of over 200 00 per year to the student To access UpToDate follow the link provided on your Blackboard site under the announcement page Click on this link and you will be directed to the UpToDate site You will be able to access this site at home and at your clinical practice sites Typhon Throughout the NP Program you will be asked to keep track of your clinical hours in a system called Typhon Through this site you will not only keep track of clinical hours but will also enter your clinical schedule A listing of all patients you have cared for during the course and during your NP clinical experiences and your clinical schedule of hours worked is to be recorded using Typhon Typhon requires demographic data and diagnoses for each patient Entries using Typhon should be posted within one week of the clinical experience Typhon will be evaluated by your instructors at mid term at the end of the course and periodically throughout the course Each student should keep a printout or burn a CD of your clinical logs or both These logs may be requested by the Board of Nursing if you move to another state and request approval as an APN there It is the responsibility of the student to keep these logs For the next three years a HRSA grant is providing this subscription to Typhon You will receive an email with a login and password and all the information you need to register for this site Preceptors This section for students a
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26. l inbox several times a day during the workweek less frequently on the weekend and rarely after 6 p m any day If our schedules will make us unavailable to answer emails for a day or two we will send an announcement out so that you can plan accordingly Technical problems in email systems may slow down responses NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 23 COMPONENTS OF THE ENTRY LEVEL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Each student is expected to enter the course with at least basic abilities in health assessment Upon entry to the course you should be able to function at the level described below A GENERAL SURVEY OF CLIENT 1 Gather name age sex and occupation 2 Level of consciousness 3 Coordinate procedures to limit position changes for examiner and client 4 Wash hands at appropriate times 5 Briefly summarize findings to client amp thank client for his her time 6 Use appropriate terminology amp correctly pronounce medical terminology with client B STANDING IN FRONT OF CLIENT CLIENT IS SITTING 1 Skin Nails a Inspect hands b Inspect fingernails Note nailed color c Assess for clubbing d Palpate nails for capillary filling and note time 1 e lt 2 secs e Inspect skin color and pigmentation Notes cyanosis f Palpate skin temperature g Palpate skin moisture h Palpate skin texture i Note and describe any lesions 2 Pulses a Palpate Radial pulses Scale 0 4 b Palpate Brachial pulses Scale 0 4
27. l information is available at e http wiki uttyler edu pages viewpage action pagelId 1474652 What are the recommended computer requirements to access Blackboard Blackboard Documentation and FAQ gt FAQ gt e 128 MB of RAM e Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP with the latest critical updates or Microsoft Vista with the latest critical updates note you will need to turn the text box editor off if you are using Vista as described above e Internet Explorer XP 7 0 with the default settings note you will need to turn the text box editor off if you are using Internet Explorer 7 e Microsoft Office XP and 2003 with the latest critical updates NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 27 In addition you might need the following software installed e Adobe Acrobat Reader download it here for FREE e Macromedia Flash Player download it here for FREE Note If you do not want the Yahoo Tool Bar for your browser uncheck the box BEFORE you download e Real Player download it here for FREE Note An installer program will download first then you will be prompted to actually download the player e Quick Time Player download the Windows version here for FREE Note If you do not want the newsletter subscriptions uncheck the boxes e Windows Media Player download it here for FREE Note You can buy Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 at the UT Tyler bookstore at an affordable price
28. lve Online Course to accompany Mosby s Guide to Physical Examination and Shadow Health virtual patients e Mandatory face to face lecture and labs will be held several times during the semester for intensive focus on advanced assessment skills In addition there will be a midterm and final practicum e Clinical practicums with preceptors in a primary care site will enhance the application and practice of assessment skills If you are unable to attend any session because of an emergency situation you must make prior arrangements with Dr Ballard 469 877 3812 or Dr Petersen 214 213 4726 NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AUTHOR TITLE EDITION PUBLISHER and or ISBN Seidel H M Ree Physical Examination and Health Assessment Online for cee Mosby s Guide to Physical Examination User Guide 7th Ed ISBN 978 0 323 06543 6 Flynn J A Access Code and Textbook Package Solomon B S Stewart R W Seidel H M Ball J W Dains J E Aha Flynn J A Mosby s Physical Examination Handbook 7th Ed ISBN 978 0 323 06540 5 Solomon B S Stewart R W Habif et al Skin Diseases Diagnosis amp Treatment 3rd ed 978 00323077002 Seller R Differential Diagnosis of Common Complaints 6th Ed ISBN 978 1455707720 UpToDate The link for UpToDate is located on the Blackboard site You may access the link from home and from your clinical site REQUIRED COURSE EQUIPMENT Quali
29. nsible for assigning the student s Professionalism grade at the end of the semester VIII Evaluation of the Course and Faculty Students at UT Tyler are requested to complete an evaluation to help UT Tyler make improvements and adjustments in their overall learning forums An end of semester evaluation specifically for this course and for faculty will be made available for you to complete in the last week of instruction Your comments and recommendations are welcomed in order to assist the faculty in making improvements as the course is updated Your input throughout the semester contributes to the faculty commitment to continuous improvement in the quality and relevance of this course In addition students are required to complete evaluations of all preceptors and clinical sites used for each semester These are to be uploaded to Blackboard via the assignment link CLINICAL ELEMENTS On Campus Intensives NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 11 This course involves hands on practice and evaluation by instructors This will take place during on campus intensives Student will be on campus for a 3 day period in March according to the following schedule so please plan accordingly Group 1A Sections 060 061 062 and 1 2 of section 063 March 3 4 5 Group 1B Sections 064 065 066 and remaining 1 of section 063 March 5 6 7 Group 2A Sections 068 069 and 06A March 24 25 26 Group 2B Se
30. nts should be submitted through the assignment links Plagiarism is a serious academic offense Please avoid the consequences of academic dishonesty by citing all sources that you use in your work Academic dishonesty such as unauthorized collusion plagiarism and cheating as outlined in the Handbook of Operating Procedures University of Texas at Tyler will not be tolerated University regulations require the instructor to report all suspected cases of academic dishonesty to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action In the event disciplinary measures are imposed on the student it becomes part of the students official school records Also please note that the handbook obligates you to report all observed cases of academic dishonesty to the instructor e Late assignments will receive point reductions see Grades and Grading within this Syllabus VII Attendance Class Participation Professionalism P F NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 10 Graduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler are held to a high standard of professionalism The UT Tyler student represents not only themselves but the University as well Professionalism issues include but are not limited to the following 1 timely attendance to class online or clinical activities tardiness 2 appropriate dress and behavior in class and clinical activities includes turning off cell phones and pagers and appropriate grooming and attire both in the clas
31. ponsored event or activity you or the event sponsor must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence At that time the instructor will set a date and time when make up assignments will be completed Social Security and FERPA Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number The electronic transmission of grades e g via e mail risks violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act grades will not be transmitted electronically Emergency Exits and Evacuation Everyone is required to exit the building when a fire alarm goes off Follow your instructor s directions regarding the appropriate exit If you require assistance during an evacuation inform your instructor in the first week of class Do not re enter the building unless given permission by University Police Fire department or Fire Prevention Services NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 31
32. program PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY Online via Exam 3 You have 90 minutes from 100 QUESTION Proctor U the start time to complete the exam Comprehensive Exam but must be finished by 11 30 Dr E Ballard on call for Exam 3 e Modules 1 23 1 00 1 30 e 50 Modules 1 15 Exam Review On Blackboard 50 Modules 16 23 Challenges to be posted on Discussion Board e Typhon Clinical Logs Summary of Clinical Hours and all Preceptor Evaluations due by 5pm Purple Dr Ballard Lectures Blue Dr Toone Lectures Green Dr Petersen Lectures Maroon Dr Rizer Turquoise Dr Crisp Orange TBA Ms Brown Ms Price or Ms Corley Pink Guest Speakers Red Exams and Practicums DUE DATES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER DUE DATE ASSIGNMENT Monday 1 20 14 by 9 00 AM e Shadow Health Orientation and Health History Modules completed Students can create their accounts by visiting https app shadowhealth com and using the course specific pin to register 4297 1811 1638 8631 NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 19 Monday 1 20 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for Modules 1 2 3 Monday 1 27 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for Modules 4 5 amp 6 amp Shadow Health HEENT Module Monday 2 3 14 by 9 00 AM e Quizzes for Modules 7 amp 8 and Shadow Health Respiratory Module Thursday 2 6 14 8 30 to 11 30 AM e EXAM 1 via Proctor U Dr Petersen on call Friday 2 10 14
33. raduate Shadow SESSION Health Neurological Tegrity Module and Psychological Module 8 Exam Techniques amp Module due Monday 2 3 14 Equipment 9 00 AM e Clinical Schedule Due 2 10 14 for those admitted to program PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY 8 30 11 30 Online via Exam 1 You have 90 minutes Exam covers Modules 1 8 AM Proctor U from the start time to complete the exam but must be finished by 11 30 Dr S Petersen on call 11 30 12 00 Exam Review On Blackboard Challenges to be posted on Discussion Board ONLINE Tegrity Module 9 Heart Sue Brown Quizzes for Modules 9 10 Modules10 Blood Vessels amp 11 due by Monday 2 24 14 Lymphatics 9 00 AM Module 11 Pain Assessment e Complete Shadow Health Graduate Cardiovascular Module due Monday 2 24 14 9 00 AM ONLINE Tegrity Module 12 Nutrition Assessment e Quizzes for Modules 12 13 Module 13 Pedi Neuro Linda 14 due by Monday 3 3 14 Rath 9 00 Module 14 Abdomen e Complete Graduate Shadow Health Gastrointestinal Module due Monday 3 3 14 9 00 AM ONLINE Tegrity Module 15 Musculoskeletal e Communication Log 1 due Sports and DOT Physicals by Monday 3 10 14 9 00 Module 16 Anus Rectum amp AM 16 Week of 3 3 14 3 7 14 Group 1 INTENSIVES amp MIDTERM PRACTICUM Prostate Amy Module 17 Breast amp Axilla e Quizzes for Modules 15 16 amp 17 due by Monday 3 10 14 9 00 AM e Complete Graduate Shadow Health Musculoskeletal
34. ree exams is required to pass the course All exams will be given online using Proctor U C Absolute integrity is expected from each student in all aspects of the course Cheating on exams will not be tolerated Students may be dismissed for violation of academic integrity Exams are not open book No notes books papers or aids are to be used during the test Students are to work individually and submit the test within the allotted time frame All persons involved in Academic Dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University Regulations and Procedures You are responsible to read and follow the student guidelines on academic integrity D After all students have completed the exam online via Proctor U students will be given the opportunity to review the exam online via the test link A forum will be provided within the course Blackboard Discussion Board for students to write challenges regarding test questions to be submitted to faculty for review Only those challenges supported by the student s rationale for their answer will be reviewed You will have only 30 minutes to complete the test review Any adjustment to exam grades will be at the discretion of the faculty E Grades will be posted on Blackboard but should not be considered the official grade for NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 the course F Opportunities for individual review of each exam will be allowed within 2 weeks of the administration of the e
35. repare and submit assignments e Prepare your assignment using Microsoft Word Name your assignment with the following convention First initial Last name Assignment title Course Number ex MSmithPediatricCaseStudyN5352 e Click on View Complete Assignment in the modules overview area or project area e Number 1 shows the assignment instructions NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 20 e Number 2 is where you add your comments and attach your completed assignment e Number 3 when all attached files your completed assignment files are uploaded click submit When assignments are received we will open them in Microsoft Word for grading This will enable us to make comments ask questions etc We will then return your assignment through the Student Grade book area To see comments about your assignment click on your grade If you need more instructions on how to submit files through the assignment link in the modules please read the Blackboard Student Manual located in the Tools area Name Badges Nurse Practitioner students are to wear their Name Badges whenever they are in the clinical setting UpToDate One of your required resources for N5352 as well as your other nurse practitioner courses 1s UpToDate UpToDate is an evidence based peer reviewed information resource that is available to you via the Web desktop computer and or PDA Through summer 2014 a HRSA grant is providing this subscription Th
36. rientation via Tegrity le Shadow Health 1 13 14 1 19 14 Orientation Module Shadow Health Orientations e Graduate Health History Tegrity Digital Clinical Experience Module in Shadow Health Tutorial and Digital Standardized due Monday 1 20 14 by Patient Orientation for Advanced 9 00 AM Health Assessment and Online at e Quizzes for Modules 1 2 3 www shadowhealth com due by Monday 1 20 14 Students can create their accounts 9 00 AM by visiting e Complete Graduate https app shadowhealth com Shadow Health HEENT and using the course specific pin Module due by Monday to register 4297 1811 1638 8631 1 20 14 9 00 AM Module 1 Hx amp Interviewing SOAP NOTES Module 2 HEENT Dr Crisp Module 3 Skin Hair Nails NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 15 Week of 1 20 14 1 26 124 Week of 2 24 14 3 2 14 NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 Online Tegrity Module 4 Chest amp Lungs e Quizzes for Modules 4 5 6 due Monday 1 27 14 Module 5 Psych Mental Status 9 00 AM e Complete Graduate Shadow Module 6 Neurological Health Respiratory Module Assessment due Monday 1 27 14 9 00 AM Online Zoom Session Module 7 Cultural Awareness e Quizzes for Modules 7 amp 8 Online Dr Beth Mastel Smith due by Monday 2 3 14 ZOOM Session Please follow link 9 00 AM under course documents for the e Complete G
37. s module quizzes and on campus practicum experiences COURSE PREREQUISITES e Basic health assessment course e Minimum grade point average of 3 0 for the last 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate work e A Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from a nationally accredited school e Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state s where clinical practicum will occur COURSE OVERVIEW This advanced clinical track course builds upon baccalaureate and professional practice physical assessment and history taking knowledge and skills It focuses on the skills of assessment necessary in advanced nursing practice The course provides opportunities for the student to perform comprehensive and problem specific psychosocial developmental cultural and physical assessments in establishing client centered databases The student analyzes data from client centered databases to determine client health status identify health problems and formulate diagnoses Clinical experiences include opportunities to perform and improve history taking and assessment skills with input from faculty and or preceptors in the skills lab and a variety of primary care settings Students are expected to be self directed in their learning and to approach every learning opportunity with clearly articulated and measurable objectives These objectives must be communicated to preceptors prior to initiating clinical experiences COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES N
38. sroom and in the clinical area 3 leaving class or clinical area to answer phone or make calls 4 adherence to the Academic Honesty policy of UT Tyler and course syllabus 5 repeated absences or tardiness to class or clinical activities 6 failure to notify the faculty or preceptor about changes in the preceptor agreement 7 tardiness to the clinical site and 8 failure to adhere to the clinical dress policy Students are expected to arrive on time to class and to their clinical sites Points will be deducted from the professionalism grade for consistent tardiness or absences In addition students are expected to dress in professional attire and wear a white lab coat with the UT Tyler patch on the Left Sleeve As adult learners graduate students are responsible to attend all classes Students who have emergency situations should contact the course facilitator and assigned clinical faculty as soon as possible Since class attendance is mandatory missing class may result in a reduction in the course grade Clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning must be mastered by the nurse practitioner The expectation is that students will demonstrate appropriate professional interaction and discussion of clinical experiences as well as information from reading studying didactic information Lack of student discussion and or class participation may result in deductions from the Professionalism grade The student s clinical faculty will be respo
39. to look at the services available at The University of Texas at Tyler Blackboard website A list of basic technical requirements is also listed in this Syllabus for your convenience In addition you can access the UT Tyler website for general information about UT Tyler and its student services which will be reviewed briefly later in this Syllabus COURSE INSTRUCTORS Dr Elaine Ballard DNP APRN FNP BC Assistant Professor Director Advanced Practice Nursing Email eballard uttyler edu Phone Office 903 565 5993 cell 469 877 3812 FAX 903 565 5533 Office Location BRB 1135 Office Hours By appointment Ms Sue Brown MSN APRN FNP C Office Location BRB 2055 Office Phone 903 565 5662 Office Hours Tuesdays 9am 1 1am and 2pm 4pm Email suebrown uttyler edu Contact preference Prefer email NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 Ms Angie Corley MSN APRN FNP BC Adjunct Faculty Email angiecorleynp gmail com Phone 713 397 9773 Office Hours By appointment Dr Marcie Crisp DNP APRN FNP C Assistant Professor Email mcrisp uttyler edu Phone Office 903 565 5954 Cell 325 864 2497 Office Location BRB 1105 Office Hours By Appointment Contact preference Prefer email or Cell phone Ms Carol Price MN APRN FNP C Email cprice uttyler edu Phone 903 566 7027 Office Location BRB 2280 Office Hours By Appointment Contact preference Prefer email Dr Sandra Petersen DNP
40. ty stethoscope Clear plastic ruler 5 6 inches long Penlight Lab coat Watch with second hand or second function UT Tyler student name badge 15 00 UT Tyler patch purchased locally at CR Scrubs PDA or cell phone with internet access Web Cam for your computer PROVIDED COURSE EQUIPMENT Students will be issued a Diagnostic kit otoscope ophthalmoscope percussion hammer and tuning fork at the beginning of the semester These must be returned after completion of the FINAL PRACTICUM Students who fail to return these items will be responsible for the cost of replacing these items COURSE REQUIREMENTS NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 This course is composed of a clinical lab component and a didactic lecture component Successful achievement of both of these components is necessary for a passing grade in the course The clinical component consists of a total of 90 clinical hours For those admitted prior to Fall 2013 and 45 hours for those students admitted Fall 2013 or later On campus clinical labs and selected other activities will account for 45 clinical hours The remaining forty five 45 clinical hours for students admitted to the program PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY will be completed with preceptors Students will be responsible for finding their own preceptors If you have difficulty obtaining a preceptor please contact your clinical faculty as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delay READI
41. wn and click on Preceptor and Facility Agreement Form http www uttyler edu nursing college student resources php x Requirements for clinical success for students admitted PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY e Submission of Clinical Objectives to each preceptor and to Blackboard via assignment link by due date posted e Submission of your clinical schedule by the due date posted even if tentative NURS 5352 Advanced Health Assessment Spring 2014 13 e Satisfactory Clinical Performance Evaluations CPEs from your preceptors are required to pass the course The Clinical Experience Log Typhon will be submitted as well as the Preceptor Clinical Evaluation for every preceptor that is used during the course Optional Opportunity for Clinical Hours Medical Missions for students admitted PRIOR to Fall 2013 ONLY Students who participate in medical missions such as Refuge International http www refugeinternational com may be able to earn clinical credit for those experiences Students requesting clinical hours for medical missions must obtain approval from the clinical Instructor PRIOR to claiming hours for the experience A maximum of 24 hours may be awarded for medical mission experiences A summary of experience of your clinical experience must be turned in to you clinical instructor to obtain credit and hours encounters must still be logged in Typhon Total Required Clinical Hours for entire FNP Program 675 Hours Students
42. xam After that time period the exam will no longer be reviewed G If you are unable to take the exam on the posted date notify the course facilitator ASAP An alternate exam may be given at the discretion of the course facilitator which may be comprised of essay questions OTHER COURSE ELEMEMTS II Module Quizzes 10 There will be a short Quiz after each module There will be a total of 100 questions for all modules combined The combined total of points for all quizzes will account for 10 of the final grade III Shadow Health Modules 10 Each student will perform a total of 8 modules using the online software Shadow Health Please CAREFULLY review the Registration Guide this can be found on blackboard under the modules tab for registering for Shadow Health Then access the following link to register for the Shadow Health Modules following the instructions in the file http app shadowhealth com IV Episodic SOAP NOTES 5 Each The student is required to submit a total of two 2 episodic SOAP NOTES One will be an Episodic Pediatric SOAP NOTE and one will be an Adult Geriatric Episodic SOAP NOTE Each of these episodic SOAP NOTES is worth 5 The episodic SOAP NOTE is to be submitted on the appropriate template The due dates are listed in the course calendar e All written assignments are to be completed in Microsoft Word using the appropriate template and submitted by the due date e All written assignme
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