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Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2023, Nova Southeastern University Jul 2023

Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2023, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Sharksrx Newsletter Spring 2023, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2023

Sharksrx Newsletter Spring 2023, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Sharksrx Newsletter Fall 2022, Nova Southeastern University Oct 2022

Sharksrx Newsletter Fall 2022, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Pharmacists Role In Preventing Drug Abuse, Renae L. Wilson Jul 2022

Pharmacists Role In Preventing Drug Abuse, Renae L. Wilson

College of Pharmacy Student Research

In 2019, there were approximately 332,000 pharmacists active in the US workforce, Data USA, 2019. A survey of 1,700 American adults, discovered, that 34% of Americans still rely on healthcare providers such as pharmacists, for information in relation their health, KRC Research, 2018. Pharmacists are one of the three most trusted health care professions and were found to be the second most trusted source for health information by Americans in 2005. Blendon et al., 2006 found, that information from pharmacist was trusted by 67%, of participants in their survey. One of the oaths pledged by pharmacist is, ‘ …


Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2022, Nova Southeastern University Jul 2022

Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2022, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Health Professions Division 2021-2022 Course Catalog, Nova Southeastern University May 2022

Nsu Health Professions Division 2021-2022 Course Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


Sharksrx Newsletter Spring 2022, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2022

Sharksrx Newsletter Spring 2022, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Development, Implementation, And Delivery Of A Remote Burnout Prevention Elective Course In An Accelerated Doctor Of Pharmacy Program During Covid-19, Melissa Santibanez, Jonathon May, Paul M. Boylan, Andrea Duque, Taylor Harris Mar 2022

Development, Implementation, And Delivery Of A Remote Burnout Prevention Elective Course In An Accelerated Doctor Of Pharmacy Program During Covid-19, Melissa Santibanez, Jonathon May, Paul M. Boylan, Andrea Duque, Taylor Harris

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: There is limited evidence describing burnout among graduate health professions students, including pharmacy students, and there is a need for educational institutions to mitigate burnout and promote future healthcare provider wellness. Methods: A burnout prevention elective course was developed within an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. Course faculty transitioned from live to fully remote instruction in April 2020. The modified course format combined discussion-based lectures, burnout self-assessments, reflective writing assignments, and applications-based presentations. Results: Twenty-one second-year pharmacy students completed the elective, and 13 completed post-course evaluations (61.9% response rate). Evaluations indicated substantial student support, with 92.3% “strongly agree” and …


Sharksrx Newsletter Fall 2021, Nova Southeastern University Oct 2021

Sharksrx Newsletter Fall 2021, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2021, Nova Southeastern University Jul 2021

Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2021, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Cop Students On Rotations Contribute To The Vaccination Efforts, Silverman College Of Pharmacy Feb 2021

Nsu Cop Students On Rotations Contribute To The Vaccination Efforts, Silverman College Of Pharmacy

Archived News and Events

Broward Health Medical Center began administering the COVID19 vaccine to healthcare workers, EMS and patients aged 65 and over in January 2021. They opened a community vaccination site at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. NSU students taking introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations within a Broward Health Hospital or Clinic had an opportunity to contribute to the vaccination effort.

NSU P4 student Angela Sanichar immunized her preceptor and alumni, Dr. Kaleed Mohammed ('09), Regional Manager of Pharmacy Services at Broward Health. Dr. Mohammed said, "Vaccine dose number 2 done! How cool is it to have your student give …


A Match Made In Heaven: Exploring Views Of Medicine Students, Pharmacy Interns And Facilitators In An Interprofessional Medicines Pilot Study, Eileen M. Mckinlay, Melanie Brown, Debbie Wallace, Caroline Morris, Amanda Garnett, Ben Gray Jan 2021

A Match Made In Heaven: Exploring Views Of Medicine Students, Pharmacy Interns And Facilitators In An Interprofessional Medicines Pilot Study, Eileen M. Mckinlay, Melanie Brown, Debbie Wallace, Caroline Morris, Amanda Garnett, Ben Gray

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: To date, few interprofessional education initiatives have included just medicine and pharmacy learners. This research sought to explore learners’ and facilitators’ views of an interprofessional education medicines pilot study involving medical students and pharmacy interns. Methods: Qualitative feedback was gathered from the participating learners and a facilitator focus group was undertaken. Results: Medical student and pharmacy intern learners reported enjoying taking part and found the simulation and overall initiative to be authentic. They described learning most about each other’s roles and responsibilities and about teamwork, collaborative management, and collaboration. Some logistical improvements were suggested. The facilitators judged that the …


Two Pharm.D. Students Had A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Reconstitute..., Silverman College Of Pharmacy Dec 2020

Two Pharm.D. Students Had A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Reconstitute..., Silverman College Of Pharmacy

Archived News and Events

On the first day the COVID-19 vaccine became available, two third-year students, Ashley Dabalsa (’22) and Laura Perez-Gutierrez (’22) had an experience of a lifetime - they were involved in reconstituting for administration the COVID-19 vaccine at Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), which was the first institution that started providing the vaccines today in South Florida.


Interprofessional Peer Teaching: Assistive Device Training And Medications Impacting Safe Ambulation, Niamh M. Tunney, Melissa Chesson, Gina J. Ryan Jan 2020

Interprofessional Peer Teaching: Assistive Device Training And Medications Impacting Safe Ambulation, Niamh M. Tunney, Melissa Chesson, Gina J. Ryan

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

ABSTRACT

Purpose: An interprofessional peer teaching activity was designed and implemented to provide students with an opportunity to practice interprofessional education collaborative (IPEC) competencies while improving student knowledge of assistive devices for gait and medications impacting safe ambulation. Method: During the activity, second year physical therapy students instructed third year pharmacy students in the accurate fit and counseling for use of canes, crutches, and walkers. Pharmacy students then demonstrated these skills and were checked off on their ability to accurately fit and instruct consumers on basic gait patterns. The pharmacy students in turn educated the physical therapy students about medications …


College Of Pharmacy 2020, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2020

College Of Pharmacy 2020, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx_Spring 2019, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2019

Nsu Sharks Rx_Spring 2019, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

Volume 5, Number 1


Nsu Sharks Rx_Winter 2019, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2019

Nsu Sharks Rx_Winter 2019, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

Newsletter


Health Professions Division 2019-2020 Catalog, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2019

Health Professions Division 2019-2020 Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Summer, 2018, Nova Southeastern University Jul 2018

Nsu Sharks Rx-Summer, 2018, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nova Southeaster University College Of Pharmacy Senior Awards Dinner Dance, Nova Southeastern University May 2018

Nova Southeaster University College Of Pharmacy Senior Awards Dinner Dance, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2018, College Of Pharmacy Apr 2018

Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2018, College Of Pharmacy

NSU Sharks Rx

Volume 3, Number 1


Nsu Sharks Rx-Winter, 2018, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2018

Nsu Sharks Rx-Winter, 2018, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Fall Ii, 2017, Nova Southeastern University Oct 2017

Nsu Sharks Rx-Fall Ii, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx - Fall I, 2017, Nova Southeastern University Oct 2017

Nsu Sharks Rx - Fall I, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Summer, 2017, Nova Southeastern University Jul 2017

Nsu Sharks Rx-Summer, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2017, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2017

Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2017, College Of Pharmacy Apr 2017

Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2017, College Of Pharmacy

NSU Sharks Rx

Volume 3, Number 1


Nsu Sharks Rx-Winter, 2017, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2017

Nsu Sharks Rx-Winter, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx - Fall 2016, Nova Southeastern University Oct 2016

Nsu Sharks Rx - Fall 2016, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.


Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2016, College Of Pharmacy Apr 2016

Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2016, College Of Pharmacy

NSU Sharks Rx

Volume 2, Number 1