Thank you to Samia Rahman Adity PharmD Class of 2025 for putting together this post on additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine! According to a survey conducted on our campus, there are still barriers to receiving the vaccine as a preventative measure against illness. Swipe left to learn more about the common misconceptions surrounding vaccines and what we can do to improve awareness. #APhA #APhAASP #pharmacy #PharmD #believeinyourself
Do you remember the pediatric weight-based dosing for acetaminophen? . . . . If you chose C, you are correct! Acetaminophen is dosed 10-15 mg/kg every 4-6 hours as needed, up to ≤75 mg/kg/day. The daily dose of Acetaminophen should not exceed 4,000 mg/day. Reference: Lexicomp #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #DYR #acetaminophen
Thank you to everyone who stopped by today. See you next year! #aphaasp #immersiveweek #wneimmersiveweek
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Succulent Social! We loved seeing all of your creativity. You are truly a success! 😊🪴 #APhA #APhAASP #SucculentSocial
Meet the National Awards Standing Committee! This committee recognizes outstanding chapters and individuals that have supported the Academy through evaluation of APhA-ASP Chapter performance reports. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #awards #NSC
Meet the National Policy Standing Committee! The goal of this committee is to educate student pharmacists on how to advocate and impact the pharmacy profession. Members also review the resolutions passed at the House of Delegates to determine how they will be implemented. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #policy #NSC
Meet the International Standing Committee! This committee represents the United States in the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF). Members advocate for awareness on international health topics and help to improve public health through education and collaboration with professionals on a global scale. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #international #publichealth #NSC
As this past academic year comes to an end, it's time to announce our new and upcoming e-board for 2024-2025! APhA-ASP is so excited to announce these bright students as our newest e-board members and we look forward to the growth of our organization under their hard work and dedication to the pharmacy profession. A big congratulations to each one of these students! 🎉 #APhA #APhAASP #pharmacy #PharmD #believeinyourself
Meet the National Member Engagement Standing Committee! This committee supports the recruitment and engagement of student pharmacist members of APhA-ASP. The committee also assists chapter leaders with APhA-ASP Patient Care Projects, community outreach programs, and professional development initiatives. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #membership
Do you know how to OTC read labels ? • • • • #OTCDrugLabels #APhAASP
Congratulations to our Outstanding Members ⭐️ These are members who contributed the most by attending and participating in the organization’s activities throughout the academic year including fundraisers and conferences 💛 #aphaasp #futurepharmacists
Meet the National Communications Standing Committee! The purpose of this committee is to understand the communication vehicles of APhA-ASP, as well as be able to evaluate and contribute content. Through social media, publications, online resources, and e-communications, this committee will assist in the dissemination of information for all student pharmacist members of APhA-ASP. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #communications #socialmedia #NSC
BIG congratulations to graduating student Cristian Rodriquez for matching to the Executive Fellowship at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation, located at APhA Headquarters in Washington DC! 👏 👏 👏 This match is a result of your diligent and extraordinary work during pharmacy school as a student leader in APhA's Academy of Student Pharmacists. We are confident you will go on to accomplish more great things for APhA! #llusp #pharmacyschool #apha #aphaasp
Did you know that 70% of hiring managers expect candidates to negotiate, yet many choose not to out of fear that they will lose the job offer? Join us on May 16th at 8:30pm EST as we welcome Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Your Financial Pharmacist Cofounder and CEO, to learn how your salary impacts your career earnings, what to negotiate, and how to negotiate effectively! Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of Seven Figure Pharmacist by Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and Tim Church, PharmD, CDCES, a copy of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss, and a free year-long membership to YFP+! Register using the link in the bio to attend! #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #YFP
Here are our members 🥰 We are very grateful for those of you who made time for our Pinning Ceremony on February 12 💊❤️ and congratulations to all of our members for completing the academic year! (full photos and remaining ones will be posted on our Facebook) #aphaasp #futurepharmacists
Meet Nicole Sandoval, National Member-at-large of APhA-ASP! Nicole will be working with the Member Engagement Standing Committee as their liaison in addition to her role as Member-at-Large. Swipe to read about Nicole's goals for the 2024-2025 academic year:) #APhAASP #NEC #leader #studentpharmacist
Meet Ashley McKechan, National Member-at-Large of APhA-ASP! Ashley will be working with the Communications Standing Committee as their liaison in addition to her role as Member-at-Large. Read about Ashley's goals for the 2024-2025 academic year:) #APhAASP #NEC #leader #studentpharmacist
Take a break from your cellphone today!📱 • • • #mentalhealthwareness #aphaasp
Meet your Tricampus 2023-2024 APhA-ASP Leadership Team! ✨ This team of immediate past Presidents and Vice Presidents will serve as mentors and contacts for all three campuses during their 4th year of pharmacy school. These members will play a vital role in the submission of our Chapter Achievement Report, highlighting the amazing accomplishments we have made together as one chapter at UF. Reach out to these tricampus leaders with any questions! 🐊 #aphaasp #ufcollegeofpharmacy
Attention student pharmacists! Blood Bank of Hawai’i is asking for our support in donating to or promoting their blood drive, occurring from May 14th to May 16th. Additional information can be found on this flyer, and sign-ups can be found via the QR code or on their website at bbh.org. ❤️ #aphaasp #studentpharmacist #dkicp
Meet Stephen Presti, National Speaker of the House of APhA-ASP! Stephen will preside at the APhA-ASP House of Delegates and Open Hearing on Proposed Resolutions and ensures that past and present APhA-ASP resolutions are implemented. Swipe to read about his goals for the 2024-2025 academic year:) #APhAASP #NEC #leader #studentpharmacist
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Meet Rachel Dawson, National President-Elect of APhA-ASP! Rachel will be working with the International & Awards Standing Committee as their liaison in addition to her role as President-Elect. Read about Rachel's goals for the 2024-2025 academic year:) #APhAASP #NEC #leader #studentpharmacist
Let’s talk about it💚 • • • • 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 #MentalHealthAwareness #APhAASP
Meet Miranda Montoya, National President of APhA-ASP! In addition to her role as President, Miranda serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. Swipe to read about what Miranda's goals are for the 2024-2025 academic year:) #APhAASP #NEC #leader #studentpharmacist
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 • • • • How are you practicing positive affirmations ? 😆 #MentalHealthAwareness #APhAASP
Join us on Wednesday, May 15th at 8pm ET to hear from pharmacist, podcaster, author, and President of VUCA Health, Dr. Richard Waithe. We will be giving away three $50 Amazon Gift Cards and copies of his book, The First Time Pharmacist! Register here: https://aphanet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZSzB8rEDRmSr18RQOTUhGw#/registration. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist
On Thursday, May 9th, APhA-ASP will be hosting a “You’re a Success” succulent social outside of the library facing Cholla Hall! It will take place from 12-1 pm, and members will be able to plant one succulent for free, while nonmembers will have to pay $5 for each succulent. We look forward to seeing you there! #APhA #APhAASP
The @hussonu @aphaasp members celebrated with faculty, alumni, preceptors, and friends at our first annual Spring Gala and silent auction! Students and local businesses donated gift baskets for the auction, and our very own President-Elect Aryanna was the big prize winner of the evening! It was a wonderful time filled with networking, community, and fun, and we look forward to next year’s event! #springgala #silentauction #aphaasp #hussonuniversity
The 2024 International Pharmaceutical Student Federation (IPSF) Pharma Olympics is here! This event provides an opportunity to compete in professional development competitions and webinars in five areas: Patient Counseling, Compounding, Clinical Skills, Industrial Skills and the Pharmacy Profession Advocacy Campaign. PS. Did you know you are automatically a member of IPSF if you are a member of APhA-ASP?! Take advantage of this unique opportunity! Click here to register: https://forms.gle/s23P3tKUGPFi6QJE7 or use the link in our bio! #PharmaOlympics #ProfessionalDevelopment #Vivalapharmacie! #IPSForg #APhAASP #studentpharmacist
We caught the disco fever at DiscoRx! 🕺🪩 We had so much fun reflecting on a stellar year of achievements and unforgettable moments with our amazing chapter. What an evening full of grooves, celebrations, and dancing! 🎉✨ Endless thanks to everyone who came and made this year successful. We can't wait to see what our chapter able to accomplish next year!💃🏽🤩 #APhAASP #UHAPhAASP #discorx #discorx24
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 • • • • Comment a few things below thay your are grateful for!☀️ #MentalHealthAwareness #APhAASP
We've been feeling enchanted by Taylor Swift's new album release. Much like Taylor's music, different medications can change your life and make you feel fearless! Swipe to see what some of Taylor Swift's albums would be if they were medications! Comment your favorite album below! #APhAASP #studentpharmacists #TS
Do you remember what cephalosporin has reliable activity against MRSA? . . . . If you chose D, you are correct! Ceftaroline has reliable activity against the common pathogen MRSA. Reference: Pyrls #DYR #studentpharmacists #infectiousdisease #APhAASP
Our @aphapharmacists - Academy of Student Pharmacists (@aphaasp) chapter has been hard at work here at Jefferson. In April, the Patient Care Committees visited the William D. Kelly Public School and the Universal Creighton Charter School Girls Inc. program to educate on a variety of topics including personal hygiene, positive affirmations, healthy eating, exercise, and medication safety. The students were able to participate in a variety of interactive activities. Operation Immunization and Operation Heart visited the Philadelphia Senior Center to education patients about immunization and heart health. We admire our students' dedication to community service! Great work, @aphaasp.jefferson! #jeffersoncollegeofpharmacy #jcppharmd #aphaasp #apha #americanpharmacistsassociation #communityservice
Things to say when you are not “fine”💚 • • • • 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 #MentalHealthAwareness #APhAASP
Thank you to everyone who signed up for APhA’s Naloxone Packing Party!! #APhA #APhAASP #Naloxone #NaloxoneKit
Had so much fun at the #DEANationalDrugTakebackDay with @metrodrugcoalition and KPD this past weekend!! We took back over 850 lbs of unwanted meds! 💊🥼✨️ Of which, we had just over 35 lbs of controls! I love being able to serve the Knoxville community and help play a part in preventing misuse! • • ☆ • • #PharmacyStudent #Pharmacy #PharmacyLife #PharmD #PharmDStudent #FutureOfPharmacy #MedicationSafety #APhAASP #APhA #SCSOP #SCSOP2025 #MedicationEducation #Misuse #Prevention
Congratulations to our 2nd place winner @wmcareyaphaasp Operation OTC Med Safety Flyer Competition. • • • Ethan Doty - Pepto Bismol ⭐️ #OTCMedSafety #APhAASP
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 • • • • Check out these 4 things that affect your mental health!💚 #MentalHealthAwareness #APhAASP
Congrats on reaching this milestone everyone!🎓 As we gear up for rotations, here is a blend of professional wisdom and approachable advice to ensure we are all set to excel in our clinical experiences!💼💡 Best of luck!! #APhAASP #studentpharmacists #APPE
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Immunization Review before we start rotations again! Congrats to the winners! 💕 #immunization #pharmacy #review #aphaasp #apha #operationimmunization
Let’s look back at our amazing April authors for the Student Pharmacist Magazine! Don’t forget to check out new articles every Tuesday and Friday! #APhAASP # SPM #studentpharmacists
Congratulations to our 1st place winner @wmcareyaphaasp Operation OTC Med Safety Flyer Competition. • • • Columbia Holeman - OTC safety flyer ⭐️ #OTCMedSafety #APhAASP
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 • • • • 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 #MentalHealthAwareness #APhAASP
The Transitioning Membership Drive ends tomorrow! Current third-year student pharmacists are eligible to sign up for a membership that will last them their final year of pharmacy school AND their first year as a new practitioner! Membership comes with many benefits and access to APhA Perks! APhA Perks allow members to save money on restaurants, hotels, and travel. #APhAASP #studentpharmacist
Operation Immunization and Operation Heart had a visit to the Philadelphia Senior Center! They teamed up to educate the elderly Asian population about the importance of immunizations and maintaining heart health. #SeniorHealth #CommunityOutreach #aphaasp
It's that time of year! April 27th, 2024 marks the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Tidy up your medicine cabinets, gather unused or expired prescription medications, and drop them off at your nearest collection site. Let's join hands in keeping our communities safe! Find a collection site near you: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1 #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #DEA #Opioids #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic #SafeDisposal #SecureYourMeds #TakeBackDay @DEAHQ
Another successful DEA Drug Take Back Day with #APhAASP Operation Substance Use Disorders! 💊 A huge thank you to our fellow APhA members, facility, and volunteers for participating in this event! We are so proud to be able to help foster community engagement and raise awareness about responsible medication use and disposal as well as promote public health and safety! Hope to see you at the next one ‼️ #APhA #DEAdrugtakeback #USFTCOP
Come to Claremont PD to check out Drug Takeback Day and get some free Narcan! We are here from 10-2pm! #apha #aphaasp #drugtakeback #operationsubstanceusedisorder #claremont
ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER! There are just hours left to register for APhA’s 2024 Institute on Substance Use Disorders! Don’t miss out! Join us from May 29 to June 1, 2024, in Salt Lake City for what has been described as a “life-changing” event by past attendees! ⛰️ Learn more and register today at https://aphainstitute.pharmacist.com/ #APhAASP #studentpharmacist
Another Friday, another #DYR! Test your knowledge of OTC dosing for antihistamines. . . . . If you chose answer B… you are correct! The recommended OTC dosing for loratadine is 10 mg once daily. Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine indicated for relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis and other types of immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Reference: Loratadine. Lexi-Drugs. [updated 2024 Apr 19; cited 2024 Apr 19] In Lexicomp Online [Internet]. Waltham, MA: UpToDate, Inc. Available at: https://online.lexi.com. #APhAASP #studentpharmacists #DYR
On May 18th, the APhA-ASP patient care committees brought education and fun to William D. Kelley Public School and Universal Creighton Charter School Girls Inc. programs! We covered everything from hygiene tips to positive affirmations, healthy eating to exercise, and medication safety. Our interactive activities made learning a blast! #HealthEducation #CommunityEngagement #aphaasp #girlsinc
Finals week is coming up! It's important to take care of your physical and mental health. Utilize these tips to make sure you are staying healthy while studying to get through finals. You got this! #APhAASP #studentpharmacist #mentalhealth #finals #exams #health #college
Last week, pharmacy and audiology students and faculty joined each other to discuss hearing aids approved for OTC use. They also had the opportunity to talk about ototoxic medications and the role of both healthcare professionals in the field of medicine. It was an evening of networking, learning, and fun! Thanks to Samia Ismail, Christine Mauceri, Jennifer Castro, and Rebecca Gazze, the pharmacy and audiology faculty for leading and organizing this event, and thank you to everyone who joined us! #APhA #APhAASP #pharmacy #PharmD #believeinyourself #otchearingaidworkshop
🌟 Shining a Spotlight on Impact! 🌟 Danyelle Thompson, our President, is making waves in MS awareness! 🧡 Our chapter has been featured in the Multiple Sclerosis Newsletter, reaching 222 clinicians and their teams. Through her leadership, our chapter is spreading crucial awareness beyond campus walls. Additionally, Danyelle Thompson coordinated with the Office of Student Life and President Qubein to illuminate various locations on campus orange, the official color for MS awareness. She also coordinated with Student Life to host an MS-themed food truck experience, with the food truck staff wearing MS Awareness gear while serving orange food and drinks. Let's applaud Danyelle and the team for their dedication to making a difference! 👏 #MSAwareness #APhAASP #FWSOP #LeadershipGoals 🧡
Congratulations to our National Executive Committee and National Standing Committees for their hard work over the 2023-2024 academic year! Your dedication to the Academy is appreciated by student pharmacists everywhere. We wish our leaders the best of luck with their future! #APhAASP #studentpharmacists #congratulations
As promised, here is the “meet the panelists” packet for tonight’s post-residency discussion! Once again, this event is for members only, and will take place at 8pm on TEAMS. #APhA #APhAASP #Residency #PanelDiscussion
World Immunization Week is coming up from April 24th-30th! Vaccines are the cornerstone of public health and our fight to end vaccine-preventable diseases. Thank you to our student pharmacists who continue to help with vaccinations to protect patients! #APhAASP #studentpharmacists #WorldImmunizationWeek
Our PharmD students in the Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students (@WSPS_uwmadison) are some of the best in the nation! For the 2022-23 academic year, WSPS has been honored as the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists National First Runner-Up for the Chapter Achievement Award in Division A! Congratulations to our future pharmacists for making a nationally recognized impact! #UWMadisonPharmacy #APhAASP #PharmacyStudents #PharmacyLeaders #StudentPharmacists
Hello everyone! The long awaited results for the Steps Competition are finally in…🥁 Congratulations to our top 5 steppers!!🥳 You all did amazing and we appreciate all of the participation and donations! We raised over $600 for AHA!!🫀 Operation Heart will be sending out emails to the top 3 winners in each category to discuss prizes. Thank you again for everyone's participation, we hope to see you again for next year's competition!🤩 #APhAASP #UHAPhAASP #UHCOPAPhAASP #OpHeart #APhAASPOperationHeart #APhAASPOpHeart #AHA
Yesterday APhA-ASP collaborated with the University Student Wellness to host a tabling event focused on tobacco and e-cigarette cessation. Our members had a fun time presenting on the topic and introducing a variety of resources to other students on campus. There was also a ring toss game to add to an interactive learning experience! Here are some photos from the event! :) #APhA #APhAASP #pharmacy #PharmD #believeinyourself
If you are a student pharmacist joining us for the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders and are interested in obtaining university credit, please mark your calendars for this webinar on May 2, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET! Registration for the APhA Institute ends on April 28, and seats are limited. Register today! https://aphainstitute.pharmacist.com/ #APhAASP #studentpharmacist
‼️ Thrilled to announce the heartbeat of our patient care initiatives! Huge congrats to the new 2024-2025 Patient Care Operation Chairs for USF TCOP APhA-ASP! Here’s to a year filled with meaningful impact and transformative patient care initiatives! 🚀💊 Keep an eye out for their upcoming events 👀 #APhAASP #USFTCOP
🎉 Introducing the new powerhouse team ready to take APhA-ASP to new heights! Please join us in congratulating our newly elected 2024-2025 Executive Board! Here’s to a year filled with passion, dedication, and countless opportunities to make a difference in pharmacy. We’re so excited to see what incredible things they will do this upcoming year! 💫 #APhAASP #USFTCOP
APhA and POWER are partnering to donate to Chrysalis, a shelter that provides assistance to individuals and families that have been victims of violence or abuse. Commonly needed items are listed on the poster; please donate and help in any way you can! Boxes will be located in Cholla, and we are accepting donations today (4/22) through May 10. Thank you!! #APhA #APhAASP #Power #Donation
April 22nd-29th is Infant Immunization Week! During this time, we raise awareness to protect small children from vaccine-preventable diseases, and emphasize the importance of building their immune system at an early age. Swipe to learn more about why this information is crucial and scan the QR code to take a look at the vaccination schedule provided by the CDC! #infantvaccinationmatters #infantvaccinationweek #aphaasp #aphaasphucop
APhA-ASP is excited to partner with ASEPA - Algeria in their global diabetes and cardiovascular disease awareness campaign! Swipe to see how student pharmacists make an impact on their communities’ health every day. #APhAASP #IPSF #studentpharmacists