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2010 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.

The 2010 Apothecary Staff would first like to thank those that provided us with their generous financial contributions to make this issue possible. Thank you for your continued support, we all greatly appreciate it.

Effect Of Renin Angiotensin System Inhibition On Cardiovascular Sequelae In Elderly Hypertensive Patients With Insulin Resistance, Hala Zreikat

Theses and Dissertations

Background: Insulin resistance may play a pathogenic role in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Resistance to insulin has been associated with obesity, hypertension, and abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism. The constellation of these features among insulin resistant subjects has been called the metabolic syndrome. Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome increases with age and is most common in the elderly. Different criteria have been proposed to define the metabolic syndrome (ATP, WHO, AACE, EGIR). Current management of metabolic syndrome focuses on the specific risk factors that the patient may have without targeting the underlying insulin resistance. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) and Angiotensin …

2009 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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The 2009 issue of the Apothecary was made possible by the generous financial contributions of the Southwestern College of Pharmacy alumni, as well as many companies and stores. We greatly appreciate your continued support.

2008 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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The 2008 Apothecary Staff would like to thank the SWOSU College of Pharmacy Alumni as well as many companies and stores for their continued financial support. A special thanks goes out to Dr. David Ralph for all of his hard work and dedication. Also, we would like to thank Dr. Benny French who once again stepped behind the camera to create many of the wonderful photos you see in this issue. Art student Stewart Hines designed this year’s cover, which portrays The Apothecary as a magazine publication.

Implementing Pharmacy Informatics In College Curricula: The Aacp Technology In Pharmacy Education And Learning Special Interest Group, Ross E. Vanderbush, H. Glenn Anderson Jr., William K. Fant, Brad S. Fujisaki, Patrick M. Malone, Paul L. Price, Maria C. Pruchnicki, Teresa L. Sterling, Kara D. Weatherman, Karl G. Williams

Pharmacy Practice & Administration

Many professional organizations have initiatives to increase the awareness and use of informatics in the practice of pharmacy. Within education we must respond to these initiatives and make technology integral to all aspects of the curriculum, inculcating in students the importance of technology in practice. This document proposes 5 central domains for organizing planning related to informatics and technology within pharmacy education. The document is intended to encourage discussion of informatics within pharmacy education and the implications of informatics in future pharmacy practice, and to guide colleges of pharmacy in identifying and analyzing informatics topics to be taught and methods …

2007 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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The 2007 Apothecary staff would like to offer our congratulations to the graduating seniors. We wish you the best of luck as you begin your careers as practicing pharmacists. We hope this edition of the apothecary will serve as a reminder of all you have accomplished here at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy.

Developing A Pharmacy Professional Elective Course: Underserved Populations, Courtney Ann Hedrick

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Objectives. To ascertain the current curriculum exposure, knowledge, and interest in medically underserved populations of 3rd and 4th year professional pharmacy students enrolled at Butler University. Methods. An eleven item survey was designed, involving multiple choice, Likert scale, and open response questions. The survey was administered through the web-based survey software company, Survey Monkey, utilizing the Butler College of Pharmacy and health Sciences email listserv to all P3 and p4 students. Results. P3 and P4 students showed a high degree of interest in taking a professional elective focusing on medically underserved populations. Many of these students also felt the current …

L'Avenir De La Pharmacie: Une Comparaison Des Modèles Français Et Américain, Amber Castle

Senior Honors Projects

“The counting and pouring now often alleged to be the pharmacist’s chief occupation will in time be done by technicians and eventually by automation. The pharmacists of tomorrow will function by reason of what he knows, increasing the efficiency and safety of drug therapy and working as a specialist in his own right.” --Linwood F. Tice, D. Sc., Dean, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (1966) More than forty years ago the pharmacy profession realized that it cannot continue to perform solely distributive functions. The world will not pay pharmacists to carry out tasks that do not require their level …

Pharmacy Security: A Survey On Pharmacists' Perceptions And And Preparedness To Handle Prescription Fraud And Pharmacy Robbery, Amy Nicole Lenell

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Objective: To evaluate the perceptions of the community pharmacist with respect to prescription fraud and pharmacy robbery as well as their preparedness to handle such situations, with the intent to assess the need for a continuing education program on this topic. Methods: A survey was sent to licensed Indiana pharmacists using a listserv provided by Butler University. Only data from pharmacists currently practicing in the community (retail) setting was accepted and analyzed. The survey includes questions regarding prescription fraud, pharmacy robbery, security measures and demographics. Results: Of 1000 surveys sent, 80 surveys were returned, 47 met selection criteria, and 43 …

2006 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

This edition celebrates the golden anniversary of Apothecary. We would like to dedicate the 50th edition of Apothecary to all alumni and graduating seniors. Our cover includes a selection of our favorite Apothecary covers starting with the first in 1956 - 57 academic year. We have come a long way since 1956, and we can only hope that this edition will serve as a reminder to all alumni and seniors of the years spent at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy.

2005 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Congratulations to the graduating seniors of December 2004 and May 2005, to whom the 2005 Apothecary is dedicated. It is our hope that the memories captured in this edition may remind you of the years you have devoted to preparing for a successful career in pharmacy. We wish you the very best in all your endeavors.

Fall 2004, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Fall 2004

2004 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The Apothecary staff of 2004 would like to offer our congratulations to the seniors graduating in December 2003 and May 2004. We wish each and every one of you much success as you enter the world as health care professionals. It is our hope that the 2004 Apothecary will serve as a reminder of your final year as students of Southwestern Oklahoma State University's College of Pharmacy.

2003 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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The 2003 Apothecary staff would like to say congratulations to the graduating seniors. We wish you success as you leave your school years behind and start your careers as health care professionals. We hope that you will always cherish the 2003 Apothecary as it highlights your senior year at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy.

2002 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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The 2002 Apothecary is dedicated to the graduating seniors. Congratulations. We hope this edition will serve as a solid reminder and final highlight of your days as pharmacy students. We further hope that future editions will always serve to keep you connected with your fellow alumni and future colleagues who share the common educational foundation provided by the SWOSU School of Pharmacy.

2001 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 2001 Apothecary Staff would like to congratulate the graduating seniors. The years of hard work and dedication will provide the foundation for a successful career. With the knowledge obtained from Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy, each graduating senior is sure to become an intricate asset to the health care profession.

2000 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 2000 Apothecary staff wishes to congratulate the graduating seniors! With the knowledge and skills gained while attending Southwestern's School of Pharmacy, you will certainly succeed in advancing the profession of pharmacy. Best wishes for a successful career.

Spring 2000, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Spring 2000

White Paper: Certification, Credentials, And Credentialing In Pharmacy, Donald Kishi, Jeffery A. Goad, Nancy Korman, Teresa Miller, Mary Ferrill, Holly Strom

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

The rapid evolution of the health care system has provided the pharmacy profession with opportunities to expand existing and develop new direct patient care roles. Two critical challenges that the pharmacy profession must contend with to ensure the continued expansion and acceptance of pharmacists in advanced practice roles (e.g. direct patient care roles) are: (1) To develop and implement a credible, systematic, standards-based, and profession-wide plan that includes a system for identifying the types of pharmacists' practices requiring credentials, a validated certification process, and a computerized credentialing process that is current, comprehensive, and easily accessible; (2) To establish the credibility …

1999 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 1999 Apothecary staff congratulates the graduating seniors! We know the knowledge and ideals you have learned at Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy will provide you many opportunities to become a valuable asset to the healthcare professions. Best wishes for a successful career.

Summer 1998, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Summer 1998

1998 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 1998 Apothecary staff would like to congratulate the graduating seniors for their completion of the professional curriculum at Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. We know the knowledge and ideals you have learned at Southwestern will make you a successful health professional. Good luck in your future goals, and always strive to make new and more challenging ones.

Summer 1997, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Summer 1997

1997 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 1997 Apothecary Staff congratulates the graduating seniors! We know the education received at Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy will provide many opportunities to become a valuable asset to the pharmacy profession. Best wishes for a successful career.

Spring 1996, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Spring 1996

1996 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 1996 Apothecary staff would like to congratulate the graduating seniors on their successful completion of the professional coursework here at Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. We trust that their gained knowledge and education will allow them to obtain professional success and, through all their future endeavors, further advance the pharmacy profession.

Spring 1995, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Spring 1995

1995 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 1995 Apothecary staff would like to congratulate the graduating seniors on their successful completion of the professional coursework here at Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. We trust that their gained knowledge and education will allow them to obtain professional success and, through all their future endeavors, further advance the pharmacy profession.

1994 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

The 1994 Apothecary staff would like to congratulate the graduating seniors on their successful completion of the professional coursework here at Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. We trust that their gained knowledge and education will allow them to obtain professional success and, through all their future endeavors, further advance the pharmacy profession.

Winter 1993, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Winter 1993