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    Nursing schools and programs

    There are numerous nursing schools and programs available throughout the country, providing a wide range of nursing classes, degrees and certifications to choose from. Use the tools below to explore best colleges for nursing and the best nursing programs based on the criteria that fit your specific needs and career goals.

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    Location
    Degree
    School type
    • Kentucky

      Western Kentucky University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $29,328
      Average cost out of state
      $44,256
      School Type
      Public

      Western Kentucky University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Florida

      Jacksonville University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $48,500
      Average cost out of state
      $48,500
      School Type
      Private

      Jacksonville University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Healthcare Quality and Safety (HQS)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Educator
      • Leadership in Healthcare System
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 22, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Widener University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $60,038
      Average cost out of state
      $60,038
      School Type
      Private

      Widener University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated RN to BSN to MSN
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing Research Certificate
      • Nurse Executive Leader Certificate
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: July 24, 2026
    • Michigan

      University of Michigan - Flint

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $18,562
      Average cost out of state
      $35,557
      School Type
      Public

      University of Michigan - Flint

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Nursing and Healthcare Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Healthcare Simulation
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Post Master’s
      • Nursing in Leadership and Management
      • Nursing Case Management
      • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
      • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Post Master’s(AGACPM)
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026
    • Connecticut

      Sacred Heart University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $75,220
      Average cost out of state
      $75,220
      School Type
      Private

      Sacred Heart University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Administration Certificate
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Nursing Administration
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 12, 2026
    • American Sentinel University

      Average cost in state
      $48,684
      Average cost out of state
      $48,684
      School Type
      Public

      American Sentinel University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 9, 2026
    • Georgia

      Georgia State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $11,208
      Average cost out of state
      $34,650‬
      School Type
      Public

      Georgia State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • (AGACNP-BC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • (FNP-BC) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: June 10, 2026
    • Texas

      The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      Enrollment undergraduates
      2,000 - 4,999
      Average cost in state
      $50,882
      Average cost out of state
      $75,182
      School Type
      Public

      The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health(PMNPCPMH)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      Last Updated: June 26, 2026
    • Alaska

      University of Alaska - Anchorage

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $40,204
      Average cost out of state
      $55,180
      School Type
      Public

      University of Alaska - Anchorage

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 5, 2026
    • Virginia

      Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $15,702
      Average cost out of state
      $15,702

      Southside Regional Medical Center School of Nursing

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • LVN to RN
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to RN
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Practical Nursing Certificate
      • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
      Last Updated: April 1, 2026
    • Arkansas

      University of Arkansas

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $32,690
      Average cost out of state
      $53,744
      School Type
      Public

      University of Arkansas

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • LPN to BSN
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • New York

      Adelphi University

      Enrollment graduates
      < 2000
      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $54,920
      Average cost out of state
      $54,920
      School Type
      Private

      Adelphi University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Certificate in Nursing Administration
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
      • Health Care Informatics Certificate
      Last Updated: May 13, 2026
    • Utah

      Weber State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $17,549
      Average cost out of state
      $28,536
      School Type
      Public

      Weber State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Post-Acute Nursing Administration Certificate
      Last Updated: July 6, 2026
    • Ohio

      Ohio State University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,322
      Average cost out of state
      $64,990
      School Type
      Public

      Ohio State University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Healthcare Leadership and Innovation Certificate
      • School Nurse Professional Pupil Services Licensure Certificate
      • Registered Nurses in Primary Care Certificate
      • School Nurse Wellness Coordinator Certificate
      • Nurse Coaching Certificate
      • Primary Care Academic Certificate
      • Nursing in School Health Services Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      Last Updated: August 28, 2026
    • Oklahoma

      Oklahoma City University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $30,698
      Average cost out of state
      $30,698
      School Type
      Private

      Oklahoma City University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to MSN (Bachelor to Master’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: April 30, 2026
    • Pennsylvania

      Penn State World Campus

      Average cost in state
      $15,666
      Average cost out of state
      $15,666

      Penn State World Campus

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • MSN to DNP (Master to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pathway (BSN → MSN/DNP)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Informatics
      • Nurse Administrator Certificate
      • Nursing Forensics
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Certificate in Nursing Management
      Last Updated: June 9, 2026
    • Florida

      Florida Atlantic University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $33,366
      Average cost out of state
      $48,094
      School Type
      Public

      Florida Atlantic University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • MSN to PhD (Master to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • BSN to PhD (Bachelor to Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • DNP to PhD (Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy)
      Certificate Programs
      • Advanced Holistic Nursing
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Nursing Administration & Financial Leadership Certificate
      • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: May 19, 2026
    • Ohio

      Ursuline College

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $40,440
      Average cost out of state
      $40,440
      School Type
      Private

      Ursuline College

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Palliative Care Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Ohio

      Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati

      Average cost in state
      $44,406
      Average cost out of state
      $44,406
      School Type
      Private

      Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • New York

      Stony Brook University

      Enrollment undergraduates
      15,000+
      Average cost in state
      $30,671
      Average cost out of state
      $54,651
      School Type
      Public

      Stony Brook University

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner(PPNP)
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      • Nurse-Midwifery Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
      Last Updated: May 28, 2026
    • Florida

      Galen College of Nursing

      Average cost in state
      $44,406
      Average cost out of state
      $44,406
      School Type
      Private

      Galen College of Nursing

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • LPN to ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • POST-MASTER’S NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
      Last Updated: May 7, 2026
    • Ohio

      Mercy College of Ohio

      Enrollment undergraduates
      < 2000
      Average cost in state
      $13,680
      Average cost out of state
      $13,680
      School Type
      Private

      Mercy College of Ohio

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership Certificate
      Last Updated: April 28, 2026
    • New York

      University of Rochester

      Enrollment undergraduates
      5,000 - 9,999
      Average cost in state
      $87,080
      Average cost out of state
      $87,080
      School Type
      Private

      University of Rochester

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • Accelerated BSN (Second Bachelor’s)
      • RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
      • Direct-Entry MSN / Accelerated MSN (for non-nursing bachelor’s holders)
      • RN to MSN (Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing)
      Certificate Programs
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(PACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
      Last Updated: June 19, 2026
    • Michigan

      University of Michigan

      Average cost in state
      $38,548
      Average cost out of state
      $84,164
      School Type
      Public

      University of Michigan

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing
      Bridge Programs
      • BSN to DNP (Bachelor to Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      Certificate Programs
      • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
      • Certificate in Nursing Education
      • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner(PCFNP)
      • Certificate in Health Informatics
      • Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
      • NURSE-MIDWIFERY
      • INTERPROFESSIONAL MINI-CERTIFICATE IN TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE (TIP)
      • PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
      Last Updated: July 1, 2026

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