READ the book. Sometimes we're stuck with very critical ICU patients because transferring hospitals are either full or won't accept a patient and it falls upon me to be an ED nurse as well as a moonlighting ICU nurse. Not much out there yet. Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency, Education, Informatics. Yes. Has 15 years experience. Check out the ENA website they have info and study tips and if I remember right you have to have 1yr of ER experience to sit for the exam. Has 18 years experience. Totally different examinations. Fax: +1-630-596-8250. BCEN is dedicated to developing certification exams to the highest industry standards. Nurses may be required to take employer-sponsored or employer-approved offering. It is a fairly simple course and the hospital pays for it. Would you know where I can self pay for this couse online. Renewal/Recertification Frequency & Requirements. If you don't want to work ICU you getting your CCRN wouldn't be too useful. i am preparing for cen & ccrn tests. I felt that CEN was broader and more foundational knowledge while TCRN was more applied knowledge. Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. Certificate program/CE providers may be accredited or sanctioned by industry organizations or certificate program sponsor organizations. All candidates are responsible for reading the Candidate Handbook, and will be held to the policies and regulations found therein. How hard is CEN? The information I got while preparing will help me a ton. But when I look to the future about going for CEN or CPEN or TCRN, what is the difference - and/or do you go for one before another? Our mission is to Empower, Unite, and Advance every nurse, student, and educator. Acest buton afieaz tipul de cutare selectat. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. CEN is the general certification. WebTCRN Practice Exam . WebThe Society of Trauma Nurses is a professional nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure optimal trauma care to all people locally, regionally, nationally and globally through initiatives focused on trauma nurses related to prevention, education and collaboration with other healthcare disciplines. The CEN exam is a much more difficult exam than the TNCC one but should be passed by anyone who works It would be more reasonable to take ED related certifications. Download the test blueprint. It was available online and my hospital reimbursed me for the course since it grants CEUs. To be considered as passing the CEN exam, you must have answered 109 questions correctly. Good luck! Download your copy here. Choosing a specialty can be a daunting task and we made it easier. More critical care focused than emergency med focused. Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency, Education, Informatics. I usually suggest studying the book a little before hand anywaymemorize your A-I assessment and read some of the chapters about trauma that you are not familiar with (ie neuro if you don't do much neuro at your hospital). Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Clinically, I'm really glad I took the time to learn and take the exam. Do you have TNCC? Plus, I worry that one day my ASN degree won't be enough anymore even though I've been an ED nurse for 6 years. This international nursing celebration day was created in 2008 by the American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Lets take a look at the journey a BCEN exam takes from beginning to end. Specializes in Emergency, Critical Care (CEN, CCRN). most employers will pay for this examination once you are in a trauma center(any level trauma). I hear that the tests are similar in Do be aware that you can't sit for the CCRN exam unless you've worked full-time ICU for the last two years (the AACN's Website states "Practice as an RN or APRN is required for 1,750 hours in direct bedside care of acutely or critically ill patients during the previous two years, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application"). After about 3 years I left to travel to California to smaller rural hospitals and experienced a very different atmosphere where there were little to no resources. Press J to jump to the feed. Has more of the CCRN stuff. btw which one offered you more benefits in your work? I agree with others who've said do TNCC first. If you decide to take an exam and pass it, dont let that be the end of you searching for knowledge within your field. Finally, examinations are delivered by computer at PSI testing centers. There is a small flip book The problem is they are expensive and I do not belong to any associations to help mitigate the costs. After that, how much does it cost to register for the TNCC exam? Specializes in Trauma/ED. The presenter went over everything that could come up on the exam. I guess i'm going to just do some hardcore review based on the outline provided and the trauma materials I already have at home. Has 18 years experience. Take multiple tests with new questions to assess your comprehension. Actually there is a blueprint, just no formal test prep material yet. No. Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties. 13,738 Posts. Content can vary by instructor or provider. We have a couple of nurses who have their CCRN but they also worked in the units before coming down to the ED. Based on national role delineation studies to ensure relevance to clinical practice specialty area. National specialty certification, also called board certification, is the highest professional credential a nurse can earn. San Francisco General or Highland Hospital. Specializes in Adult and pediatric emergency and critical care. I'm about 9 months into my ED job and am making attempts to keep learning and increasing skills and knowledge. Hi there, I have been working as an agency nurse(RN) in the ICU and ED for about 7yrs. The Format. ATCN and ATLS are not board certifications. Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties. Also feels good in my wallet too, in the sum of additional $2.50/hr. Essential to Safe and Professional Practice. Most require RN licensure.^ allnurses, LLC, 175 Pearl St Ste 355, Brooklyn NY 11201 You could buy the book and study it. Psychometrically sound and legally defensible. Has 3 years experience. Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. Good luck to everyone. Research links specialty certification with improved patient outcomes and certification also benefits nurses and their careers, healthcare teams, hospitals and other providers, and entire communities. Clinical experience or RN licensure may or may not be required. 109. I wanna say they have a triage course too but I could be wrong about that. Retake certification exam or accrue required continuing education (CE) hours. Independently designed. If you don't work in the ICU.there is absolutely no point in doing CCRN. Are CEN and CFRN exams really as bad as everybody says they are? Eligible for Accreditation by ABSNC* or NCCA*. allnurses, LLC, 175 Pearl St Ste 355, Brooklyn NY 11201 It's a good course but really only teaches you the basics of trauma nursing. BCENs certification exams are developed by an exam committee of nurses who practice in the specific exams specialty area and represent diverse geography. Has 15 years experience. I did get a pin for the CEN I think. Obviously, the next stop within the year is TNCC and ENPC (already have PALS/ACLS) which from my understanding are short certification courses. I had people (even some here) telling me there was no way I could pass as a new grad, but I kicked that test in the butt. I did both last year. And, double check with HR. If I was I'd do like I would for any other test/. You will pass if you read the book. WebExciting new technonology is coming! Has 8 years experience. You can watch a preview of it on their site. Thanks everyone. Although the last time I took TNCC it was easier because you only had to do one mock trauma station rather than 3 like before. Stay connected with the BCEN community by signing up for our newsletter, packed with need-to-know content! Hey, I'm working currently as a pretty new full time ER nurse. Because I am full time they pay 100% for classes like BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC because they are required to work there. If you have specialty peds experience it also isn't a very difficult certification, ENPC helps a lot. All are welcome. You're going to get different responses, but as far as the CEN exam. http://www.emdocs.net/hydrofluoric-acid-burn-keeps-burning/, https://www.aliem.com/2012/09/tricks-of-trade-calcium-gel-for/, http://www.emdocs.net/em3am-electrical-injuries/, http://www.emdocs.net/modern-day-burn-resuscitation-moving-beyond-parkland-formula/. allnurses is a Nursing Career & Support site for Nurses and Students. Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice. I currently have BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC and was fortunate enough to have my first job at a Level II trauma center with cardiac and stroke certifications as well. Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. I do think that having the certification has made me a better practitioner; in addition to the content benefit linearthinker mentioned, the CE requirements for maintaining the cert force you to be more evidence-driven in your practice. I'm not. Lol Yep, that was me in 2009, I had 10 months of RN experience and six years as a paramedic. Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. It may depend on who teaches it because where i live the TNCC course is much more challenging than ACLS. Choosing a specialty can be a daunting task and we made it easier. Do be aware that you can't sit for the CCRN exam unless you've By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. CEN isn't required, but we do get $1 an hour raise for having it. Test or practicum hosted by sponsoring organization and/or offered online. CCRN for an ED nurse is almost entirely superfluous. 13,738 Posts. Thank you very much for replying to my post! Spans weeks or months. Oak Brook, IL 60523, Phone: +1-877-302-BCEN(2236) 1-612-816-8773. http://www.emdocs.net/modern-day-burn-resuscitation-moving-beyond-parkland-formula/, CEN Study Guide Paper Copy: Bartley, Pamela: 9781737427742: Books (amazon.com), TCRN Study Guide Paper Copy: Bartley, Pamela: 9781737427711: Books: Amazon.com. Specializes in ER, Trauma, ICU/CCU/NICU, EMS, Transport. as someone who has sat and "fortunatley" passed both exams i think its prudent for any nurse to try to obtain a specialty certification. 279 Posts. Certified Nurses Day is a day for organizations, communities and leaders to honor and recognize the clinical excellence, professionalism and service of nurses whose dedication to their specialty advances nursing and patient care every day. The TCRN exam consists of 175 question of which 150 questions are scored. I've been an ED room for 6 years now and I feel like it's time I go for these certifications. Lunah, MSN, RN. The CEN exam is a much more difficult exam than the TNCC one but should be passed by anyone who works ED for awhile, hence the recommendation for a year experience. CCRN doesn't have much content, but more information on cardiovascular (shocks), and pulmonary concepts. I just took my TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse) exam and happy to say I passed! You could probably pass the CCRN from studying the concepts, but it really is more ICU based. Every 4 years, on average.^ Specializes in Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN. Accreditation by these independent, 3rd parties validates the certification program has met recognized national and international credentialing industry standards. Advance your trauma nursing care and career at every critical point in the continuum. It is going to give you a great base for everything else. Will the CCRN still be just as helpful to me? I've been reviewing TNCC, ENPC, and ATLS/ATCN material from those classes. I think of this course more like a BLS or ACLS course, though. Content can vary. Do the CEN first, then build on that. Check your guys' email that is registered with BCEN. Yes. Nov 30, 2017. However I don't honestly believe that just having a certification make you a better nurse, but you have to admire a sincere effort to prepare yourself and passing the exam. Specializes in Trauma/ED. Has 40 years experience. As part of the RDS, survey instruments are distributed to nurses practicing in each specialty area throughout the United States. The CCRN would be helpful if you want to do flight nursing but if you want to do that you should probably look at cross-training to the ICU anyway. I just finished my TNCC (required within 6 mos of hire/transfer in our ED) I have ENPC next month, and am 1/2 way through the CCRN class, alot of things I studied in depth in CCRN came back around in TNCC which is a 2 day crash course so the back ground knowledge was nice. Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. Ad to that test anxiety and it's easy to not get a passing score. Those that have taken the TCRN exam, what do you feel is the best way to study? Should I do one or both? Any suggestions? This study guide will help you focus your time on what's most important. There are 150 scored questions on the CEN exam. Why not look at the CEN support threads in this forum? Thank you very much for replying to my post! I currently have BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC and was fortunate enough to have my first job at a Level II Specializes in SRNA. Offered as a computer-based test (CBT), the TCRN exam format allows you to take the test in one three-hour sitting and get your results and score Renewal frequency varies. There is also a stroke certification that you can get, SCRN, check out About the SCRN Credential | ABNN Certification . It is my understanding that ED time current counts towards the critical care time required to test for CCRN, but it is more about managing critical care patients over an extended period of time than the initial stabilization that we typically perform in the ED. Has 4 years experience. These research studies also known as a practice analysis or job analysis are conducted by exam committees of subject matter experts. Dec 16, 2015. WebAlso at Chilton Medical Center as an ER,ICU and SDS nurse. It was a tough exam, but I ended up taking a two-day TCRN review course that helped me a ton. CCRN would be over kill for any ED only nurse. Also, from personal observation and talking with others CEN is not as hard as CCRN. I would make sure that you have the basic ED certifications before worrying about board certifications. For me that would include ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CCRN is a certification for ICU nurses and wouldn't benefit you. 1900 Spring Road, Suite 501 continue to review your study guides often, even after you have passed the exam, cause you cant retain everything for an infinite amount of time. EN . EN . Then the mega trauma test on day 2 was just with one station. You would have to memorize many hemodynamic values and understand each values' significance. I did my CEN and six weeks later I did TCRN. Any book recommendations? Prep materials and review courses developed by professional associations and dedicated certification prep providers. allnurses, LLC, 175 Pearl St Ste 355, Brooklyn NY 11201 What would you recommended studying books/materials for each of these certifications? Cnd este extins, afieaz o list de opiuni de cutare, care vor comuta datele introduse de cutare pentru a fi n concordan cu selecia curent. I was under the impression that my hospital didn't have that, but they do. Get on twitter search for ##FOAMed and #FOANed. I'd recommend TNCC, there's also a peds course that ENA does that may be helpful to you if your hospital serves the peds population. If you decide to take an exam and pass it, don't let that be the end of you searching for knowledge within your field. In terms of prioritization for the board certifications, I would start with the CEN. Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice. Has 25 years experience. BCEN exams are based on specialty nursing role delineation studies (RDS). Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice. TCRN is a professional certification like CEN (you can include it in your credentials), TNCC is an educational certificate. It was so long ago, I'm not certain if that is what it was for. Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties. 13,738 Posts. Press J to jump to the feed. Also, if you work overseas, your hospital must be either Magnet or Joint Commission International-accredited to qualify. 1 Article; How much does it generally cost to take a TNCC review course? Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. Press J to jump to the feed. San Francisco General or Highland Hospital. Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. I don't think it makes an iota of difference which you take first. This is approximately equal to answering 75% of the 150 scored test items correctly. Our mission is to Empower, Unite, and Advance every nurse, student, and educator. 1-612-816-8773. At the time I think I was like the 280th nurse to achieve it and it was by far the most difficult I used https://www.mededseminars.net/ for my CCRN review. Has 33 years experience. BCEN partners with a test development company to ensure the exam is psychometrically sound and questions are written in best practice format. I have ADD pretty bad, and very back test anxiety, and I need books that teach me the background physiology of why things are (e.g., sequences of body explaining hypovolenic shock) (i.e., books for separate departments like ED and ICU) but I also need additional books to review material needed for testing and practice questions. TNCC is a two-day course, not an exam, so there isn't a review course for it. Good luck to you. I think it is a one or two-day course, as the other poster said, more like ACLS (only easier, I think). Has 15 years experience. TNCC is required in the ER where I work, after your first year. Now only testing on 1 mock trauma and the written. The price for this content is $ 40.00; This content is in English; The average rating for this content is 4 stars out of 5. A place to discuss the topics of concern to the nurses of reddit. Has 8 years experience. I didn't ever get any monetary benefit for either. I would do CEN, TCRN, CPEN, and then consider CCRN. But certifications that go beyond that cost money. Start studying, set a realistic time line don't be in a hurry. The best thing to review would be an ATLS, ENPC, or TNCC manual. There is also a stroke certification that you can get, SCRN, check out About the SCRN Credential | ABNN Certification . It was actually the most informative class I've ever sat through. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. allnurses, LLC, 175 Pearl St Ste 355, Brooklyn NY 11201 Even those that do will only pay for your first cert. CPEN is great if you have pediatric specialty experience, but if you have only worked in general EDs (meaning no attached pediatric hospital to which you directly admit critically ill children) then I don't necessarily see a point. That's your domain. Review TNCC, ATLS, attend a Jeff Solehiem class, etc.. A certification, like the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) is an earned credential that demonstrates the individuals specialized knowledge and skills. $ 40.00. All are welcome. This study guide will help you focus your time on what's most important. Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. CEN, on the other hand, doesn't have any "hard" limits on experience before registering, but they recommend at least two years experience in emergency nursing before attempting the exam. It would be worth taking if you have a few years experience with trauma patients. I'm about 9 months into my ED job and am making attempts to keep learning and increasing skills and knowledge. You're going to get different responses, but as far as the CEN exam. BCEN is the only source for trauma care nurses and their employers to gain recognized certification for greater knowledge and performance. The items are also repeatedly reviewed throughout the exam development process. At this point it's not going to do anything to help me so I'm not going to spend the money. That means it includes material on pediatric patients, and also on traumas. Here TNCC is no big whoop, lots of common knowledge things. allnurses, LLC, 175 Pearl St Ste 355, Brooklyn NY 11201 I would leave the CCRN for last as it is not a typical ED board certification. The CEN exam is a much more difficult exam than the TNCC one but should be passed by anyone who works ED for awhile, hence the recommendation for a year experience. I did my CEN and six Has 14 years experience. Specializes in Medsurg/ER. http://www.bcencertifications.org/getattachment/Get-Certified/TCRN/Trauma-Nurse-Exam-Public-DCO-effective-01-2016.pdf.aspx. Specializes in Cardiac, ER. Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice. Send your manager an email and ask them those question. 33 Articles; I search the internet and each website gives me different answers and shows me books with a lot of fluff. It's a good course but really only teaches you the basics of trauma nursing. Answers to all your questions even the ones you didnt know you had. Pulmonary will be the harder of the 2 topics to understand. This one would be useful if you work in the ED of a children's hospital, or a separate pediatric section of a very large ED. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. I also have the TCRN review manual by Jeff Solheim and the "Trauma Nursing: From Resuscitation Through Rehabilitation 4th edition" book that I've been looking through. 5.0 . CCRN isn't really an ED cert. Then get your CCRN. As far as tangible benefits go, I got a pin and my name published in the hospital's nursing newsletter. The CEN is the one that's an exam, as is the CCRN. Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice. You earned your bragging rights. I don't think my institution offers pay raises for certifications alone. Work in a Trauma 1 ED so qualified for both. Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties. It's not enough to know the 5 P's for compartment syndrome, you need to know what'd going on in that compartment. BCEN is the only source for By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. Specializes in ICU, CVICU, E.R.. Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. Has 5 years experience. CPEN is for pediatrics specifically. Create well-written care plans that meets your patient's health goals. 33 Articles; Let me know if you find anything! Has anyone taken both? Best of luck! Certifications are nationally recognized and are often utilized as part of the earners signature. San Francisco General or Highland Hospital. WebSTNs Annual Conference, TraumaCon, returns March 29 - 31, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Denver! I am not sure what your level of education is if you have a BS and would consider going to CRNA school having a CCRN would only help you. WebI'm having a hard time differentiating between the three besides the CEN being a broad-spectrum exam. I just want to be the best nurse I can be and feel confident when I take my tests. Speaking for the CEN exam, ACLS and PALS were a minor help, but TNCC and ENPC were very helpful to have beforehand. When I took CEN I did some very basic studying but for the most part isn't very difficult if you have been an ED nurse for even a few years. You can work for years in an ED and be experienced but not taken the time to gain expertise by reading and learning during those years. Choosing a specialty can be a daunting task and we made it easier. By benefits do you mean financial incentives, or do you mean more helpful in performing the job? In order to become a registered nurse, an individual has to sit for a licensing exam, which is designed to determine whether its safe for them to begin practice as an entry-level RN. The 25 questions not scored are pretest questions considered for use in future exams and Learn, practice or demonstrate knowledge or proficiency in a focused topic, subject or skill set. Do you think that it is worthwhile in a Pediatric ED to strictly go for CPEN by itself, or CEN as a general cert and then CPEN? I know it's a lot on my plate but I'm not perusing to take all the tests at once. TNCC, CATN, and "Trauma Nursing: From Resuscitation Through Rehabilitation," 4th ed., by McQuillan et al. Larry, are you saying you had to TEST on 3 mock trauma stations in prior classes? Specializes in Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN. Start studying, set a I have looked around for some practice tests..etc and they don't seem to exist yet. It has no material on adult patients. About the SCRN Credential | ABNN Certification, San Francisco General or Highland Hospital. Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. Thanks for any info! Jul 11, 2011. Varies. Focus the study on my weak areas. allnurses is a Nursing Career & Support site for Nurses and Students. Rigorous, comprehensive, standardized exam, offered in a secure testing facility. CEN is the most relevant to emergency nursing. Our mission is to Empower, Unite, and Advance every nurse, student, and educator. Has 18 years experience. Check out the ENA website they have info and study tips and if I remember right you have to have 1yr of ER experience to sit for the exam. Some employers do pay more if you have a certification in your area of specialty. (They don't want somebody finagling a 50% raise just by collecting acronyms.). Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties. 4.0 . Has 18 years experience. This is the pilot version of the test so there is no formatted blueprint or prescribed guideline for the test. i believe that is important to take as many certifications as you can, no only for the certification itself, (which is great) but to keep your skills and knowledge sharp, and better outcomes for everybody. Read on to learn more about the TCRN exam, or register now. Specializes in Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN. 1-612-816-8773. Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. CEN is considered the standard ED staff nurse certification - I'd study for this. I hate to see eager new grads set themselves up to fail by trying to "take every test they can find". WebIt's a good course but really only teaches you the basics of trauma nursing. 33 Articles; Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. A CEN test score report is given to each test taker How in the hell do you work at a trauma 1 center yet they won't pay for the test :( fuck that. In order to become a registered nurse, an individual has to sit Whichever or all certifications related to this are paid for by the military, so cost isn't a problem, I'm just having trouble discerning priority and differences in which should be obtained first - and if you obtain one like CEN is it even necessary to go for CPEN or TCRN? They were both very helpful content wise in making me a better clinician. Has 10 years experience. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. WebJana Alley, BSN, BA, RN, CEN, TCRNS Post Jana Alley, BSN, BA, RN, CEN, TCRN Clinical Specialist at Sentinel Medical Technologies, Registered Emergency/Trauma RN, Co- Owner Day Drippin Coffee Company, MBA Candidate Any advice on best ways to prepare for CEN or if I should go straight for CCRN? One of the more common questions we get from our customers is about the difference between a certification and a certificate. TCRN results are out! Create well-written care plans that meets your patient's health goals. In your thread you seemed more interested in ER so go for your CEN or TNCC. The CFRN exam is harder. Be ready so you can relax. Actually, there isn't an actual requirement like that. You can only audit ATLS anyway. Some time is recommended, but not required. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. TNCC is the trauma nurse core curriculum course, and this is a good certification to have for anyone who deals with trauma patients. ^American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) Member Organization Profiles Summary Survey Data, 2016. As someone who has sat and "fortunately" passed both exams I think its prudent for any nurse to try to obtain a specialty certification. Currently I am working in an amazing Elementary School and at Chilton as a PAT nurse on Saturdays. Validate knowledge, skills, and expertise across entire specialty practice area. Do a search here and you'll find plenty of threads on prep for the CEN. it makes sense to do both of them within one o two weeks range. was something I wasn't super familiar with, so definitely take the time to learn about those aspects. Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to study for these exams or have any ideas on classes you took prior to taking these exams that helped you out? WebThis button displays the currently selected search type. WebInvesting in staff is what distinguishes a good organization from a great one and I'm happy to see that RRH is working hard to distinguish itself as a great regional employer. 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