NC STATE
Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy
Required Rotation Assignments
Complete one module and quiz each week. Modules names and passwords are provided in the introductory email sent to you before rotation. All quizzes must be completed by last day of rotation.
Choose a recent (published in 2017 or later) article from a veterinary pharmacy journal to evaluate and present, and confirm article choice with residents.
Once approved, your article and handout should be uploaded into DropBox 24 hours prior to your scheduled presentation. Use this form as a guide to create a one page front and back handout. Use the linked rubric as a reference.
Pick any veterinary pharmacy topic (broad or narrow) that interests you to present to the other pharmacy students, residents, and staff. Presentation topic must be approved by one of the residents. The presentation should last between 25 - 30 minutes with 5 - 10 minutes for discussion/questions. Include a handout, up to 4 pages, to supplement your presentation.
Upload your presentation and handout to Dropbox at least 24 hours before your presentation time. Use the linked rubric as a reference.
You are required to observe a minimum of three non-sterile compounds while on rotation, and it is YOUR responsibility to inquire about compounding while on rotation. These are informal and can be done by asking one of the technicians/residents, and by checking the compounding whiteboard in the pharmacy.
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Document these compounds on the linked worksheet.
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You will go to a local feedlot store to gain perspective on what OTC products are available for purchase for food animals. Use the linked worksheet to guide your trip
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Some examples of feedlot stores are Tractor Supply Co. and Twin Oaks Feed and Supply
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The patient case report is an opportunity for you to learn about an interesting species or disease state and follow the patient's progress while on rotation. This assignment should be completed on an animal with an interesting disease state that requires treatment with medications.
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Upload your patient case presentation and SOAP Note into Dropbox at least 24 hours prior to your presentation. Use the linked rubric as a reference.
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You will be assigned a patient case to follow each week. You will be given an EzyVet login and be responsible for working up your patient each day (Monday - Friday). Notes and recommendations should be documented in an abbreviated SOAP note format that will be updated daily based on the patient’s condition. Documents should be uploaded to your Dropbox by Friday at 1pm. Cases will be reviewed with the preceptor(s) each afternoon.
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Use this document and example as a guide to develop your SOAP note each day.
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Use the linked template to respond to drug information requests from clinicians, staff, and students.
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Required to write-up three responses, but you will likely complete many more. You may work on them as a group with other students but write-ups must be completed individually.
You will observe small and large animal surgeries during your rotation. As a pharmacist, you will pay close attention to induction and maintenance sedatives and anesthetics. Use the linked worksheet to document your observations.
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