ERNEST MARIO SCHOOL OF PHARMACYRUTGERS UNIVERSITYAPhA-ASPs Shadow a Pharmacy StudentAnd Operation ImmunizationBy Alekhya U., Katelin V.

PHARMACY: IS IT FOR YOU?

What is Pharmacy?According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, pharmacy is the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs.

MeaningExperts in prescription and over-the-counter drug informationUp-to-date information about medications and drug discoveryCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and numerous other healthcare professionalsConsult and educate patients about proper medication usageMuch more!!!

What exactly do we do?Review prescription orders given by physiciansVerify for DDI , DUR and contraindicationsCompounding (capsules, ointments, creams) for special needsPrepare IV solutionsResearchEducate communityVaccinations

OPERATION IMMUNIZATIONBy Andrew T., Tian S., Kristin J.

Pharmacy ClassNot only were we taught about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases,BUT we actually practiced vaccinating on our classmatesThe scope of Pharmacy is constantly evolving and immunizations are just one example of how we are becoming more involved in the healthcare of our communitiesNow lets show you some of the things we have actually learned:

Vaccines!Vaccines are the buzzword in NJ today for pharmacy Just last year in 2009, law was passed allowing pharmacists to immunize adults age 18 or abovePharmacists everywhere are now vaccinating, not just in NJ but in all 50 states!My year was the first class to actually be trained on how to immunize!

H1N1 VACCINE?There have been so many words being thrown around in the news in the past year, but just what do they mean?What is the H1N1 Virus?What is the Swine flu?Could it be that pigs have infected and invaded the world??

Swine Flu/ H1N1 Flu & VaccineSwine flu originsThe H1N1 virus began as a swine flu Originated from swine (pigs) and spread quickly to humansVirus spread quickly and became a largely human virusCame to be what is now known as the H1N1 virusThe 2010-11 vaccine provides protection against the H1N1 flu and two other flu virus strains, all in one vaccine.

What is the flu?Influenza virusGenerally late Fall through early SpringFlu virus is constantly changing!

How does your body defend itself?Immune SystemT cells, B cells, antibodiesNatural barriersVaccines stimulates immune system to fight infections

The Flu and You

Flu Myth or Fact?How many people here have had the flu before? What about the vaccine?

How often do you need the flu vaccine for protection?

Can you get the flu from the vaccine?

Flu Statistics5-20% of the population get the flu

More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications

Death from flu-related causes range from 3,300 to 48,600 (average 23,600)

Watch out for these!

FluColdHigh feverLow fever, if anySevere body achesMild achesLong-lasting fatigue (2-3 wks)Mild fatigueLung infectionSinus congestionVaccination!None

How do you get it?Sneezing , coughing etc

AlsoSharing drinks

How can I protect myself?Washing hands with soap and waterHow long should you wash?Hand sanitizersProper sneezing and coughing techniqueStay home and rest!24 hours after fever goes away

Who should get the vaccine?EVERYONE above age 6 monthsThose at high risk especiallyDiabetesAsthmaElderlyPregnantInactivated without preservatives

VACCINATING IS ONE OF THE MANY THINGS PHARMACISTS ARE INVOLVED IN

Where do we work?Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent PharmaciesMail-order pharmacyHospital/ ClinicsIndustry/ Drug Research and DevelopmentPharmaceutical Sales and ManagementAcademiaArmyPublic Health Service (reservations, prisons)PBM/Insurance/Managed Care OrganizationsLong-term care facilitiesHome-infusion facilitiesFood and Drug Administration (FDA)/GovernmentA lot more of course

Why should I consider it?One of the most trusted professions in the worldExperts in drug usage and informationMany career pathways and optionsHigh demandGrowing opportunitiesExcellent salaryOnly 6 years of school for a Doctorate!

How do I Become a Pharmacist?

In High SchoolHigh GPA and great SAT scoreActive in school organizations and/or teamsBe passionate about it and show that in your college essay!Competitive Program

Overview

6-year programGraduate as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.)Very difficultNo such thing as too much studying!!Must be passionate and determinedThe pay is worth it

The Long Years Ahead2 years of general courses with various others majors of Rutgers University3 years of classes just with your pharmacy class1 year of rotations (APPE)2 years of summer course work (IPPE)Optional: Summer internships, Externships, Fellowships, Residencies, etc.Continuing education (CE) credits every 2 years after graduation

Freshman Year at Rutgers- EMSOPGenerally, 1st semester includes:CalculusChemistryChemistry LabBiologyExpository WritingUp to 8 credits can be transferred-BiologyPossible research opportunitiesMBA/Ph.D dual degrees!

Freshman LifeGet involved in an organization early (APhA, SNPhA, PGC etc.)Live on campusMeet new people and make friends Be smartBe resourceful Big Brother/Sister ProgramWalk a lot (Big Campus)Bus SystemDiversity provides great opportunity for networking!

Dr. YOUPharmacy :A Professional majorOne of the most trustworthy professionsNeed passion to succeedA patient-care centered professionDedication to life-long learningDoctorate degreeGrowing profession

American Pharmacist Assocation (APhA)One of the biggest pharmacy organizations in the nationRepresents all fields and professionals of pharmacy, including student pharmacistsDivided into regions and chaptersOur chapter at Rutgers has many committees that provide various opportunities for students to interact with their profession:Operation ImmunizationShadow a Pharmacy StudentOperation DiabetesSmoking CessationOperation Healthy HeartNational Patient Counseling CompetitionTrooper Turtle Poison Awareness

Shadow a Pharmacy StudentGoal: Increase awareness of the profession of pharmacy among high school juniors and seniors

Opportunity to pair up with a pharmacy student to sit in class, tour the campus, etc. for a day

Question 1What is a definition of pharmacy?

the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs.the art and science of healingprofession in which a healthcare personnel is responsible for the treatment, safety, and recovery of acutely or chronically ill individuals

Question 2Checking for drug interactions and prescription ordersCounseling and educating the patients about drugsGoing out on the weekends and having funA onlyB onlyA and BB and CAll of them

What are some of the things that pharmacists perform?

Question 3TRUE OR FALSEPharmacists may write prescription orders as he/she wishes.

Question 4What are some places that you can find a pharmacist working?

Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent PharmacyMail-order pharmacyHospital/ ClinicsIndustry/ Drug Research and DevelopmentPharmaceutical Sales and ManagementAcademiaArmyPublic Health Service (reservations, prisons)PBM/Insurance/Managed Care OrganizationsLong-term care facilitiesHome-infusion facilitiesFood and Drug Administration (FDA)/GovernmentAND MORE!

Question 5How many years does it take to get a PharmD?7 yrs2 yrs10 yrs6 yrsForever

Question 6TRUE OR FALSE!Pharmacists are now allowed to provide immunizations to others, including other healthcare professionals.

Question 7When does the influenza virus generally occur during a year?

All year aroundEarly June - Late AugustLate fall to early springOnly when school is in session

Question 8Mrs. K comes to your pharmacy with her 3-yr old son on Monday for his flu vaccine. On Wednesday, she calls back the pharmacy and complains to you my son has a fever, I think hes got the flu from the vaccine! What should your response be?

Yes, you are correct!I dont know what to do!Say nothingReassure Mrs. K that it is not possible to get the actual flu from the flu vaccine itself, and that she should consult the pediatrician for further work-up for her sons fever

Question 9What are some of the things that you can do to prevent from getting the flu AND giving it to others? (6 things that CDC recommends)

Avoid close contact keep you and others from getting sickStaying home when sick if possibleCover mouth and nose cover with tissueClean hands wash hands with soap is best (1 minute recommended), also carry sanitizersAvoid touching eyes, nose, mouth 3 easiest places to spread germsGOOD HABITS! physical exercise and sleep

(Cover your mouth!)

Question 10Who wants to be a pharmacist?

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Contact Us!Our e-mail: shadowapharmacystudent@gmail.comruoperationimmunization@gmail.com Helpful Websites:www.pharmacy.rutgers.eduwww.pharmacist.comwww.CDC.gov

ResourcesHHS. "The Current Flu Situation." Flu.gov. 1 Jan. 2010. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. .How the Immune System Works. CDC National Vaccine Program Office. U.S. Dept. of HHS, Web. 14 Nov 2010. http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/concepts/intro4.htm.Seasonal Influenza: The Disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. U.S. Dept. of HHS, Web. 14 Nov 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm.Influenza Vaccine. CDC, 10 Aug. 2010. Web. 14 Nov. 2010. .

*Focussed on retailAcademia, industry, hospital*Pharmacy school offers so many different courses, immunizations are one subject we would like to share with you, and teach you what we were taught.*Influenza A/H1N1 Influenza A/H3N2 Influenza B*Every year, the flu may mutate, sometimes a little and sometimes a lot. Because of this, a new vaccine is made each year targeting the constantly changing influenza virus. Thus, we all need to be vaccinated not just once in our lifetime, but once every year. *Small bits of the virus are introduced to the body by vaccines, allowing the immune system to build a strong defense against it in case it ever does encounter the virus in the future.*Now that you know a little more about the flu and what it is, the next question is what does this mean for YOU? How will YOU protect yourself? How will you be ready for the next flu season? Will you become an advocate for your health, and those around you, remembering what you learn today?**Wash for the length of a Happy Birthday to You Song!*Active bc pharmacists are leaders.Everyone is smart- need a lottle extraGetting in is hard20000 applicants and 250 get inApply early- deadline is Dec 1.

**Elective with other pharm yrsIpe=designed to familiarize student with community and hospital setting CE credits every 2 years to keep licensure and stay as an active pharmacistGen classes can be upto 300 ppl

*Will be paired up with a big brother/sister to get advice and ask questions.Need atleast a 2.8 gpa to stay in the program3.0 for scholarship- lookup scholarship infoRu is tuition compared to other school in the area- usp, liu. This is a state university so will have the benefits of a university and a college

*Many people drop out bc its not for themOu are relating the medicine to the diagnosis where as a physican will relate a diagnosis to a medicineAsk ?*(stress importance of working together as a healthcare team)

*(Stress that in there are instances where we have the power to change a prescription, such as drug strength, dosage form, drug quantity, and the directions)

*(stress that there is not just one place you can be, there are many career paths. Also you are trusted anywhere)

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