ERNEST MARIO SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

APhA-ASP’s Shadow a Pharmacy StudentAnd

Operation Immunization

By 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.”

Meaning…

Experts in prescription and over-the-counter drug information

Up-to-date information about medications and drug discovery

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and numerous other healthcare professionals

Consult and educate patients about proper medication usage

Much more!!!

What exactly do we do?

Review prescription orders given by physicians

Verify for DDI , DUR and contraindications

Compounding (capsules, ointments, creams) for special needs

Prepare IV solutions Research Educate community Vaccinations

OPERATION IMMUNIZATIO

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By Andrew T., Tian S., Kristin J.

Pharmacy Class Not only were we taught about vaccines and

vaccine-preventable diseases, BUT we actually practiced vaccinating on our

classmates The scope of Pharmacy is constantly evolving

and immunizations are just one example of how we are becoming more involved in the healthcare of our communities

Now 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 above

Pharmacists 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 & Vaccine

Swine flu origins The H1N1 virus began as a swine flu

Originated from swine (pigs) and spread quickly to humans

Virus spread quickly and became a largely human virus Came to be what is now known as the H1N1 virus

The 2010-11 vaccine provides protection against the H1N1 flu and two other flu virus strains, all in one vaccine.

What is the flu?

Influenza virus Generally late Fall through early Spring Flu virus is constantly changing!

How does your body defend itself?

Immune System T cells, B cells, antibodies

Natural barriers Vaccines 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 Statistics

5-20% 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!

Flu ColdHigh fever Low fever, if anySevere body aches

Mild aches

Long-lasting fatigue (2-3 wks)

Mild fatigue

Lung infection Sinus congestion

Vaccination! None

How do you get it?

Sneezing , coughing etc

Also…

Sharing drinks

How can I protect myself?

Washing hands with soap and water How long should you wash?

Hand sanitizers Proper sneezing and coughing

technique Stay home and rest!

24 hours after fever goes away

Who should get the vaccine?

EVERYONE above age 6 months Those at high risk especially

Diabetes Asthma Elderly Pregnant

Inactivated without preservatives

VACCINATING IS ONE OF THE MANY THINGS PHARMACISTS ARE INVOLVED IN…

Where do we work? Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent

Pharmacies Mail-order pharmacy Hospital/ Clinics Industry/ Drug Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sales and Management Academia Army Public Health Service (reservations, prisons) PBM/Insurance/Managed Care Organizations Long-term care facilities Home-infusion facilities Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Government A lot more of course…

Why should I consider it?

One of the most trusted professions in the world

Experts in drug usage and information Many career pathways and options High demand Growing opportunities Excellent salary Only 6 years of school for a Doctorate!

How do I Become a Pharmacist?

In High School

High GPA and great SAT score Active in school organizations and/or

teams Be passionate about it and show that in

your college essay! Competitive Program

Overview

6-year program Graduate as a Doctor of Pharmacy

(Pharm D.) Very difficult No such thing as too much studying!! Must be passionate and determined The pay is worth it

The Long Years Ahead

2 years of general courses with various others majors of Rutgers University

3 years of classes just with your pharmacy class

1 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- EMSOP Generally, 1st semester includes:

Calculus Chemistry Chemistry Lab Biology Expository Writing

Up to 8 credits can be transferred-Biology Possible research opportunities MBA/Ph.D dual degrees!

Freshman Life

Get involved in an organization early (APhA, SNPhA, PGC etc.)

Live on campus Meet new people and make friends Be smart Be resourceful – Big Brother/Sister Program Walk a lot (Big Campus) Bus System Diversity – provides great opportunity for

networking!

Dr. YOU Pharmacy :

A Professional major One of the most trustworthy professions Need passion to succeed A patient-care centered profession Dedication to life-long learning Doctorate degree Growing profession

American Pharmacist Assocation (APhA)

One of the biggest pharmacy organizations in the nation Represents all fields and professionals of pharmacy, including

student pharmacists Divided into regions and chapters Our chapter at Rutgers has many committees that provide

various opportunities for students to interact with their profession: Operation Immunization Shadow a Pharmacy Student Operation Diabetes Smoking Cessation Operation Healthy Heart National Patient Counseling Competition Trooper Turtle – Poison Awareness

Shadow a Pharmacy Student

Goal: 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 1

What is a definition of pharmacy?

A. the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs.

B. the art and science of healingC. profession in which a healthcare

personnel is responsible for the treatment, safety, and recovery of acutely or chronically ill individuals

Question 2

A. Checking for drug interactions and prescription orders

B. Counseling and educating the patients about drugs

C. Going 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 3

TRUE OR FALSE Pharmacists may write prescription orders as he/she wishes.

Question 4

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

A. Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent Pharmacy

B. Mail-order pharmacy

C. Hospital/ Clinics

D. Industry/ Drug Research and Development

E. Pharmaceutical Sales and Management

F. Academia

G. Army

H. Public Health Service (reservations, prisons)

I. PBM/Insurance/Managed Care Organizations

J. Long-term care facilities

K. Home-infusion facilities

L. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Government

M. AND MORE!

Question 5

How many years does it take to get a PharmD?

A. 7 yrsB. 2 yrsC. 10 yrsD. 6 yrsE. Forever

Question 6

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

Question 7

When does the influenza virus generally occur during a year?

A. All year aroundB. Early June - Late AugustC. Late fall to early springD. Only when school is in session

Question 8

Mrs. 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 he’s got the flu from the vaccine!” What should your response be?

A. “Yes, you are correct!”B. “I don’t know what to do!”C. Say nothingD. Reassure 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 son’s fever

Question 9

What 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)1. Avoid close contact – keep you and others

from getting sick2. Staying home when sick – if possible3. Cover mouth and nose – cover with tissue4. Clean hands – wash hands with soap is best (1

minute recommended), also carry sanitizers5. Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth – 3 easiest

places to spread germs6. GOOD HABITS! – physical exercise and sleep

(Cover your mouth!)

Question 10

Who wants to be a pharmacist?

So, now what?

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Contact Us! Our e-mail:

shadowapharmacystudent@gmail.com ruoperationimmunization@gmail.com

Helpful Websites:www.pharmacy.rutgers.eduwww.pharmacist.comwww.CDC.gov

Resources

HHS. "The Current Flu Situation." Flu.gov. 1 Jan. 2010. Web. 16 Nov. 2010. <http://flu.gov/individualfamily/about/current/index.html>.

“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. <http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-flu.pdf>.