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Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2017, College Of Pharmacy

NSU Sharks Rx

Volume 3, Number 1

March 2017, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

February 2017, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

January 2017, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

2017 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

This publication is dedicated to the Southwestern College of Pharmacy faculty, staff, alumni, and students. We congratulate this year's graduating seniors and wish you success in your professional careers.

It is with great honor we present the 2017 Apothecary issue. This year's Apothecary was made possible by the provision of generous financial contributions from many stores, businesses, and Southwestern College of Pharmacy alumni. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your continued support.

Nsu Sharks Rx-Winter, 2017, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Relationship Between Grit With Academic Performance And Attainment Of Postgraduate Training In Pharmacy Students, Adrian Jason L. Palisoc, Rae Reiko Matsumoto, Jackie Ho, Paul J. Perry, Terrill T. Tang, Eric J. Ip

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

Objective. To determine if Grit-S scores correlate with academic success in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, as well as the pursuit and attainment of pharmacy postgraduate (residency or fellowship) training.

Methods. A 28-item survey was administered to third- and fourth-year (P3 and P4) pharmacy students. Variables queried included Grit-S score, demographics, pharmacy experience prior to the PharmD program, and factors that may affect academic performance during didactic coursework. Didactic coursework GPA was used as a surrogate for academic success. Information about pursuit and attainment of a postgraduate training position was also documented and used in the analyses. …

Living With Fragile X Syndrome: Occupations As An Outcome Measure In A Clinical Trial, Kaylee E. Gothelf, Ty Duong, Ana Baldinger, Theresa Chase

Student Research Posters

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of semi-structured interviews as an outcome measure in a clinical trial for children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) ages 2-6. This qualitative approach was used to analyze twenty-five interviews of parents with children in a double-blind medication trial - sertraline or placebo. The aim was to assess occupational improvements in their child that may not have been detected with the use quantitative outcome measures alone. Results showed greater improvements in the sertraline group in areas of behavior, social participation, sensory-related behaviors, receptive language, education, family impact and therapeutic strategies. Our …

December 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Bridging The Gap: Characterization Of A Dual Pharmacist Role In Drug Information And Investigational Drug Services, Lauren Karel, Pharmd, Bcps, Rania Sadaka, Pharmd, Cindy Wordell, Pharmd, Bcps, Fashp

Pharmacy Presentations, Posters, and Grand Rounds

Background

• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) is a tertiary academic medical center with 951 licensed beds

• TJUH offers a wide variety of clinical services, as well as multiple residency programs including a PGY2 specialty residency in Drug Information

• The Investigational Drug Service (IDS) at TJUH is responsible for the procurement, storage, dispensing and maintenance of records for inpatient and outpatient clinical trials

o IDS pharmacy staff ensure study drug medication safety, patient safety, and local, state, national, and federal regulatory compliance for all investigational drug research

Gathering Steam In Health Care: A Student History, Michael J. Leach

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

In this reflection, I demonstrate STEAM in health care by outlining my 15 years as a university student engaged in formal education, extracurricular learning, research, and employment.

Moseying Along At The Fda, Rodney Richmond

Faculty Research ​and Publications

No abstract provided.

November 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

The Pharmacy (Organization) Divide: A Focus On The Impact In Pediatric Pharmacy, Chad A. Knoderer, Lisa Lubsch, Kristin C. Klein

Scholarship and Professional Work – COPHS

No abstract provided.

Profile Interview With Faculty Mentor Jane Krause, Elizabeth J. Dowell, Ashley M. Schinker

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

No abstract provided.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital: A Summer Internship, Adam Smith

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Adam Smith, a native of Richmond, Indiana, is an advanced pharmacy practice student in the College of Pharmacy at Purdue University. In this article, he describes how career exploration through a summer internship with The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland solidified his desire to pursue a career in pharmacy administration.

Connecting Volunteerism To A Career: My Journey With The American Cancer Society And Pharmacy, Christine Kane

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

Christine Kane is a 2016 graduate from the Purdue College of Pharmacy. In this article, she describes how two passions, the profession of pharmacy and volunteerism with the American Cancer Society, became intertwined to change the course of her career. She implores fellow students to never underestimate the impact an extracurricular activity can have on the rest of your life.

Nsu Sharks Rx - Fall 2016, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

September 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

August 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Keeping An Eye On The Fda, Rodney Richmond

Faculty Research ​and Publications

No abstract provided.

July 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Assessment Of Texan Pharmacists' Attitudes, Behaviors, And Preferences Related To Continuing Pharmacy Education, Fadi M. Alkhateeb, Omar F. Attarabeen, Alameddine Sarah

Pharmacy Practice & Administration

Background: Whether the available Continuing Education (CE) programs meet pharmacists’ continuously increasing needs and preferences is open to question.

Objectives: to investigate pharmacists’ perceptions and attitudes concerning available CE programs, evaluate the pharmacists’ choices with regard to selecting among different CE programs, and investigate the factors that are associated with preference to utilize online CE programs.

Method: A 17-question survey was developed and mailed to a random sample of 600 Texan pharmacists. In addition to collecting basic demographic information, the survey investigated pharmacists’ choices with regard to delivery and content of CE programs, motivations to participation in CE programs, and …

June 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Ssri Use In Pregnancy And Congenital Heart Defects: A Meta-Analysis Of Population Based Cohort Studies, Elizabeth A. Kowalik

Senior Honors Projects

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimate that 10-23% of pregnant women in the US face depression at some point during their pregnancy. However, no clear recommendations regarding the treatment of depression in pregnancy are available. Antidepressants are commonly used during pregnancy without clear evidence of their safety. A study of 1,106,757 women in 47 states found that 89,980 (8.1%) had taken an antidepressant at some point during their pregnancy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 298 (4.5%) of 6582 women in 10 states between the years of 1998 and 2005 had taken an antidepressant …

April 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Nsu Sharks Rx-Spring, 2016, College Of Pharmacy

NSU Sharks Rx

Volume 2, Number 1

2016 Touro College Of Pharmacy Senior Yearbook, College Of Pharmacy

Touro Yearbooks

2016 College of Pharmacy Senior Yearbook

Reliability Assessment Of A Peer Evaluation Instrument In A Team-Based Learning Course, Joy Wahawisan, Miguel Salazar, Robin Walters, Fadi M. Alkhateeb, Omar F. Attarabeen

Pharmacy Practice & Administration

Objective: To evaluate the reliability of a peer evaluation instrument in a longitudinal team-based learning setting.

Methods: Student pharmacists were instructed to evaluate the contributions of their peers. Evaluations were analyzed for the variance of the scores by identifying low, medium, and high scores. Agreement between performance ratings within each group of students was assessed via intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC).

Results: We found little variation in the standard deviation (SD) based on the score means among the high, medium, and low scores within each group. The lack of variation in SD of results between groups suggests that …

February 2016, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

Rural Rocks, the Rural Health Network newsletter by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy