Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers University

1. APhA-ASP’s Shadow a Pharmacy Student And Operation Immunization Ernest Mario School of PharmacyRutgers University By Alekhya U., Katelin V.

2. Pharmacy: Is it for you?

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

4. 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!!!

5. 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

6. OPERATION IMMUNIZATION By Andrew T., Tian S., Kristin J.

7. 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:

8. 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!

9. 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??

10. 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.

11. What is the flu? • Influenza virus • Generally late Fall through early Spring • Flu virus is constantly changing!

12. How does your body defend itself? • Immune System • T cells, B cells, antibodies • Natural barriers • Vaccines stimulates immune system to fight infections

13. The Flu and You

14. 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?

15. 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)

16. Watch out for these!

17. How do you get it? • Sneezing , coughing etc

18. Also… • Sharing drinks

19. 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

20. Who should get the vaccine? • EVERYONE above age 6 months • Those at high risk especially • Diabetes • Asthma • Elderly • Pregnant • Inactivated without preservatives

21. Vaccinating is one of the many things pharmacists are involved in…

22. 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…

23. 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!

24. How do I Become a Pharmacist?

25. 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

26. 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 

27. 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

28. 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!

29. 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!

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. Question 1 • What is a definition of pharmacy? • the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs. • the art and science of healing • profession in which a healthcare personnel is responsible for the treatment, safety, and recovery of acutely or chronically ill individuals

34. Question 2 • What are some of the things that pharmacists perform? • Checking for drug interactions and prescription orders • Counseling and educating the patients about drugs • Going out on the weekends and having fun • A only • B only • A and B • B and C • All of them

35. Question 3 • TRUE OR FALSE • Pharmacists may write prescription orders as he/she wishes.

36. Question 4 • What are some places that you can find a pharmacist working? • Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent Pharmacy • 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 • AND MORE!

37. Question 5 • How many years does it take to get a PharmD? • 7 yrs • 2 yrs • 10 yrs • 6 yrs • Forever

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

39. Question 7 • When does the influenza virus generally occur during a year? • All year around • Early June - Late August • Late fall to early spring • Only when school is in session

40. 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? • “Yes, you are correct!” • “I don’t know what to do!” • Say nothing • 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

41. 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) • Avoid close contact – keep you and others from getting sick • Staying home when sick – if possible • Cover mouth and nose – cover with tissue • Clean hands – wash hands with soap is best (1 minute recommended), also carry sanitizers • Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth – 3 easiest places to spread germs • GOOD HABITS! – physical exercise and sleep

42. (Cover your mouth!)

43. Question 10 • Who wants to be a pharmacist? 

44. So, now what? • SIGN UP for more information!!!

45. Contact Us! • Our e-mail: • shadowapharmacystudent@gmail.com • ruoperationimmunization@gmail.com • Helpful Websites: www.pharmacy.rutgers.edu www.pharmacist.com www.CDC.gov

46. 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>.