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Campbell University hosts 15th annual Health Professions program
The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) began hosting the annual Ransdell Family Health Professions Readiness Enrichment Program (HPREP) in 2006. HPREP began as a means to support underrepresented pharmacy students through the introduction of interdisciplinary programs, and in 2012 the program expanded to include other health professions.
HPREP programming exposes health science students to a formative experience that combines academic instruction with leadership and professional development in an interdisciplinary environment. The goal of HPREP is to give students an opportunity to network, gain hands on experience, and showcase the interprofessionalism that exists in the world of healthcare. Students are encouraged to explore leadership and professional development opportunities.
Participant Mark Bushhouse expressed, “I thought, despite the ‘virtual’ constraints, HPREP was a great opportunity to connect with staff and faculty as well as fellow aspiring applicants into various healthcare fields. The activities were interactive and, for those who chose to participate, I thought they were creative and fun.”
Students participated in various virtual programming, workshops, and case studies from May 17-21. They learned how to become a more competitive applicant to graduate programs through interview, personal statement, and Kaplan test preparation. Participants networked with industry leaders, engaged in virtual campus tours, and explored a variety of health profession career opportunities along the way.
"The mock interview and advising appointment were my two favorite events in the program. I connected with the Campbell staff personally and discussed how I could better myself to one day reach my goals of getting into the DPT program and becoming a part of the Campbell family," shared HPREP participant, Caroline Annas.
Anyone who knew the late CPHS Admissions Counselor Rodney Hipwell knows that he fiercely loved the Campbell community. Rod spent years crafting witty riddles and fun scavenger hunt activities for HPREP participants. The campus wide scavenger hunt is always a highlight for participants and staff alike, and there is no doubt that Rod was smiling down as students raced to completion during this year’s virtual “Rod’s Rally.”
Each CPHS and Campbell University School of Medicine (CUSOM) program provided a virtual interactive activity in addition to engaging with participants through a meet and greet opportunity. Each programs’ meet and greet consisted of a new component: a “Day in the life of…” video for all CPHS/CUSOM programs. The reel was played prior to the start of each program session and highlighted current students within each program.
16
States represented
28
First-generation college students
Parctipation Stats 45
Students from an underrepresented minority
33
Financially disadvantaged students
36
Universities represented
Sophia Miller, a PharmD/MSPH candidate for the Class of 2025, created all of the “Day in the Life of…” videos and shared, “Many different health sciences programs provide in-person visitation opportunities for future applicants to get a better understanding of their program. During COVID times, this is challenging and can make it difficult for individuals to visit the program in person and experience the daily comings and goings. What inspired me to apply to pharmacy school was watching ‘Day in the life of…’ pharmacy students on YouTube. When I had the opportunity to work with HPREP, I came up with an idea of creating virtual ‘Day in the life of…’ videos for each of the eight different health sciences programs here at Campbell.
Representatives from each CPHS and CUSOM program, many of which were previous HPREP participants themselves, had the opportunity to film their day using fun filters, emojis, gifs, and clips. They got to highlight different parts of their day such as school classes, hobbies, organizations they are a part of, and morning routines! After the ‘Day in the Life’ videos were filmed, we were able to share the videos with the HPREP participants using our group Facebook Page. The participants loved the videos and would comment on their favorite parts of each video.”
Another unique aspect to HPREP 2021 was that Amanda Moore (PharmD) shared her experiences working as a pharmacist for the North Carolina Division of Public Health (DPH). Moore focused her discussion on the efforts of DPH during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided an open and interactive environment for HPREP participants to ask questions and engage.
Participant Chasity Lowe shared, “I would just like to say thank you to ALL the great staff and Campbell for taking time out for a week and months of planning to create this GREAT program! It was such a great experience, and I learned so many great things! I loved interacting and meeting new people and learning about different graduate schools! HPREP was the best choice I ever made! I feel prepared, and I am excited to apply for the next cycle. I feel more confident within myself and after that week, I am ready for anything that comes my way!”
A total of 63 participants from 36 Colleges and Universities were represented. The program breakdown included 15 PA, 9 PharmD, 15 DPT, 5 MSCR, 1 MSPS, 6 MSPH, and 12 DO participants. “We had a very successful HPREP this year and our team did an outstanding job!” Kim Dunn, CPHS director of Enrollment Management, remarked.
Students from varying CPHS and CUSOM programs participated as program mentors. More than 800 students have participated in HPREP since the program began in 2006. More than half of those students have since matriculated into graduate or professional programs. The majority of these students have become Campbell alumni.
HPREP Stats
2006
HPREP program began
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More than 800 students have participated in HPREP
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Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences students finish first year of new curriculum
The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) program implemented a new curriculum during the 2020-2021 academic year to reinforce a patientcentered approach and allow first year students to focus on basic concepts, industry needs, professional development, and even lean business ideas. The changes came about after program director, Dr. David Eagerton, along with department faculty and staff sought insight from people in the industry, such as hospital administrators and pharmaceutical companies.
The team also conducted a SWOT analysis of the program and formed a Pharmaceutical Sciences Advisory Committee with people from various industries. The committee looked at things like which companies were hiring MSPS graduates, what was the availability of jobs, and what skills and knowledge were companies looking for in employees. The analysis and meetings provided invaluable information as the department made curriculum changes. “The overall flow of the program and the fit with students and faculty was very good,” Eagerton said about the new curriculum.
“We had several international students who couldn’t get into the country until the spring semester, and while that was disappointing, it gave us a smaller set of students in the fall semester so that we could easily adjust the curriculum to meet student needs. We knew being flexible, especially during the first year of the new curriculum, would be important.” Students who finished the first year of the curriculum chose either a research project or a newly developed co-op option, where they will gain firsthand experience.
The co-op option begins in the summer after the first year and stretches through the first block of the fall semester of the second year. “We are hearing great feedback from students who are currently at a co-op site working directly with an industry partner. We look forward to their formal feedback and to the second year of the new curriculum.” The program is dedicated to their goal of equipping students with business concepts that may save companies money and help students to be more competent workers. “We want to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be competitive and do great things.”
More than 40 PharmD students and alumni match with a residency program or fellowship
More than 40 Doctor of Pharmacy students and alumni continue their education in a residency program or fellowship.
Thirty-one students and 10 alumni matched with a residency program.
JACOB RISEN (’21 PHARMD) matched with a residency at Firsthealth of the Carolinas/Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. He said, “After completing the first three years of pharmacy school at CPHS, I knew a PGY-1 residency is something I truly desired after graduation to not only further develop my skills as a clinical pharmacist, but to acquire experiences and training on how to provide the upmost care for future patients.
“Upon receiving my match results, I knew that all the hard work and dedication put forth was worthwhile and could not have been possible without the help of my faculty advisor, preceptors, and teachers. As I progress towards my aspirations of becoming an infectious disease pharmacist, I will always be thankful to CPHS for helping me achieve my career goals as they have done for so many others.” These Campbell University pharmacy graduates will specialize in areas such as community pharmacy, health system administration & leadership, managed care, acute care, critical care, pediatric, psychiatric, ambulatory care, internal medicine, medication use safety and policy, and general pharmacy.
"I'm thrilled to be in my home state of Florida for my PGY-1 at Baptist Hospital – Pensacola,” said KAITLIN SHIELDS (’21 PHARMD). “I am confident Baptist will challenge me to grow as a pharmacist and will help me gain a strong clinical knowledge base before pursuing a PGY-2 in oncology."
Their post-graduate training will continue in 10 states including California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The majority of these residents will continue their training in North Carolina with 26 graduates matching in the Tar Heel State.
Clinical Research Carries on the Work of James Lind
Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world. The day of May 20 is set aside each year to raise awareness of the contribution of clinical research to promoting healthcare and improving quality of life. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research (BSCR) and Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) at Campbell University are instructed early in their curriculum of the significance of this date in history by going back to 1747. For it was on this date that the first recorded controlled clinical study was reported by JAMES LIND.
Lind was the ship surgeon on the HMS Salisbury of Britain’s Royal Navy when an outbreak of scurvy occurred onboard. Scurvy has been attributed to having killed more British seamen at this time than lost in battles with the French and Spanish militaries.
According to the James Lind Library (www.jameslindlibrary.org/), Lind allocated two afflicted men to each of six different daily treatments for a period of fourteen days. The six treatments were 1.1 liters of cider; twenty-five milliliters of elixir vitriol (dilute sulphuric acid); 18 milliliters of vinegar three times throughout the day before meals; half a pint of sea water; two oranges and one lemon continued for six days only (when the supply was exhausted); and a medicinal paste made up of garlic, mustard seed, dried radish root and gum myrrh. The sailors allocated citrus fruits experienced “the most sudden and good visible effects,” according to Lind’s report on the trial. Though Lind, might have left his readers “confused about his recommendations” regarding the use of citrus in curing scurvy, he is “rightly recognized for having taken care to ‘compare like with like’, and the design of his trial may have inspired” and informed future clinical trial design.
Today, we follow the same inspiration that James Lind had in the 1700s – to improve health and quality of life – yet the nature and names of the medical conditions and diseases have changed. For example, COVID-19 made 2020 one of the most challenging years of the century and clinical researchers rose to the challenge. Life-saving vaccines have been developed and administered around the world, providing hope for better years ahead. Yet, clinical research never rests. There is much more work to be performed globally to meet unmet medical needs, not just of COVID-19, but a multitude of diseases, medical conditions, and risks to health.
This is also an opportunity to raise awareness of clinical research as a career option and an opportunity to recognize the value of the education provided by the Department of Clinical Research through Campbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
The BSCR provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities through didactic classes and experiential training necessary for graduates to achieve meaningful careers in clinical research. The growing demand for our BSCR graduates is evident by the near 100% employment rate with excellent opportunities immediately following graduation.
The MSCR provides foundational and advanced knowledge in clinical research including drug development, clinical trial operations, study design, data management, regulatory affairs, medical ethics, scientific writing, and biostatistical literacy. Our MSCR graduates are prepared for leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government agencies, medical institutions, academic institutions, and hospitals. Students that take advantage of the unique dual degree option at Campbell University, coupling the MSCR with a professional degree (PharmD or PA), are able to further differentiate themselves in securing professional employment and professional growth.
Thank you, James Lind, for the historical example. Thank you, Campbell University, for the foresight and commitment in preparing students to carry forward this example and preparing the next generation of clinical researchers.
IPE Social Events
At CPHS, students often equate interprofessional education (IPE) with familiar required events that happen at set points throughout the year: the First Year Event, REPS, Activity Day, etc. In the spring of 2021, the IPE Office was pleased to introduce a new type of IPE programming that students, staff, and faculty can expect to continue throughout the coming years: IPE Social Events.
For some time, the Office of Interprofessional Education (CUIPE) has wished to provide students a more flexible and low-key opportunity to network with each other across programs and engage with IPE in meaningful ways. Spring semester 2021 saw the inaugural IPE social event – a virtual trivia night designed by DPT student, MONIQUE JONES, in coordination with CUIPE. More than thirty students participated on the evening of February 23 for a couple of fun-filled hours of trivia of both random and health-science-related varieties. Programs represented included Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Practice, Osteopathic Medicine, and Physical Therapy.
CUIPE held its second social event – a virtual game night – in April. Developed again by Monique Jones and hosted by Nursing faculty member, KATHLEEN JONES, the event featured games like This or That, Scattegories, and Charades. For Game Night, attendees had the advantage of participating as a whole group instead of needing to divide into smaller groups. One of the IPE Office’s favorite moments was during charades, when one participant had to portray a helicopter. Programs represented at this event included Nursing, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy.
In July, DUSTIN CISLER (’22 DPT CANDIDATE) created and hosted the third IPE social event and used three game categories: general trivia, all about Campbell, and clinical pearls. He said, “Overall, creating content for the IPE Office was incredibly rewarding. I hope that these fun and low-key events can help to build relationships between future clinicians throughout all health sciences departments here at Campbell. Also that these relationships lead to collaborative, patient-centered, conversations amongst all healthcare professionals in years to come.” CUIPE has been pleased at the reception to its social events so far, and looks forward to holding both virtual and in-person social events throughout the ’21-’22 academic year. Alumni interested in developing a social event in coordination with CUIPE are encouraged to reach out to the office by emailing ipe@campbell.edu.
Renovation of Maddox 316 to Accommodate Aseptic Compounding
The third floor of Maddox Hall is all science labs, and most CPHS graduates since 2008 will remember good ol’ Maddox 316. That lab space got a facelift this summer to update the aseptic (sterile) compounding room. Funds for the renovation were provided by the Pharmacy Network Foundation, Inc.
“The pharmacy curriculum includes learning aseptic medication compounding from start to finish, and we needed more space to accommodate the necessary equipment,” said Director and Research Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Mike Gallagher.
“Along with the hoods needed for compounding, the lab will now include space for students and faculty to wash up and put on appropriate PPE before entering the compounding area and to remove the PPE when they have completed their work. Thorough knowledge of compounding will make our students even more competent when they go on rotation and make them more competitive in the job market.”
PA grad Molly Calabria president elect of N.C. Academy of Physician Assistants
MOLLY CALABRIA (’14 MPAP) was elected President Elect of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA). Calabria will serve a three-year commitment as PresidentElect, President, and Immediate Past President.
Originally from Chapel Hill, Calabria grew up in Iowa but later returned to North Carolina to complete her undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina. After undergrad, Calabria spent a year living in Washington, DC as an AmeriCorps member, where she did HIV testing, counseling, and health education with adolescents at Children’s National Medical Center. She then worked in clinical research at UNC prior to starting graduate school.
Calabria chose Campbell for PA school because of the faculty and class size. She was a part of Campbell’s second graduating class of physician assistant practice students.
Calabria currently works at Imperial Center Family Medicine in Durham. “Working in Family Medicine allows me to do two things that I love. First, I get to practice a lot of preventive medicine – providing wellness exams and talking to patients about how to stay healthy and prevent diseases. Second, I manage a variety of complicated and chronic illnesses, which keeps me on my toes and allows me to continue learning new things. With both of these, I get to form relationships with patients, which is my favorite thing about primary care,” Calabria shared. NCAPA’s Nominating Committee approaches potential candidates about running for positions, and then the candidate has to submit a formal statement. The slate of candidates has to be approved before going before the entire membership for a vote. Calabria shared that she is excited about working with NCAPA’s amazing Executive Director and staff, advocating for PAs with state legislators, and thinking about the future of the PA profession in North Carolina.
When asked what goals she has Calabria shared, “COVID-19 has certainly changed the outlook for the next year. While healthcare workers have, by and large, retained better job security than many other fields, some PAs have faced furloughs and other loss of income. So, there’s a lot that needs to be done to support my colleagues. That can include helping people better position themselves in the market when looking for new jobs or providing mental health and other resources.”
She hopes to continue pursuing Optimal Team Practice (OTP), a policy that better reflects current medical practice where PAs and other health care providers work in teams to provide patient care. OTP allows practice level decision-making and moves away from a one-size fits all approach. This policy also recognizes the difference between experienced and early career PAs, which is not currently reflected in outdated legislation, and results in regulatory and administrative burdens. The OTP legislation, Senate Bill 345, passed through the Senate on May 5 with a unanimous vote. At the time of printing, the bill is in the House Health Committee waiting to be calendared.
Calabria has a personal goal of improving the leadership pipeline within NCAPA – to get younger, more diverse faces serving in Committee Chair roles, on the Board of Directors, and on the Executive Committee.
Campbell’s academics and guidance from faculty helped prepare Calabria for the steep learning curve that she experienced as a new PA. She is grateful to the PA faculty and Mrs. Betty Lynne W. Johnson, chair and director of the Physician Assistant Practice Program. Calabria is excited to continue to serve and advocate for PAs across North Carolina!
2021 NURSING PINNING CEREMONY
Campbell University’s fourth class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students held a pinning ceremony on May 6 in the Hobson Performance Center on main campus. DR. NANCY DUFFY, founding director and chair of Nursing, presided at the event, which was broadcast via livestream for friends and family members to view. The highlight of the event was each class member receiving their pin followed by the recitation of the Florence Nightingale Pledge. The tradition of the nursing pin and the ceremonial pinning began in the 1860s at the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas Hospital in London. Having been recently awarded the Red Cross of St. George for her selfless service to the injured and dying in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale chose to extend the honor to her most outstanding graduate nurses by presenting them each with a medal of excellence. The Pinning Ceremony marks the passage from the student role to the practice role. The pin of each school of nursing is unique, and only graduates of that school may wear the pin as a statement that they have completed that program. Campbell University Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing’s Inaugural Class of 2018 designed the pin.
Two nursing faculty complete fellowship program at UNCCH School of Nursing
Campbell nursing instructors COURTNEY CALHOUN and KATHLEEN JONES, recently completed the Invest In Nursing (IIN) Faculty Fellowship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. Admission for the one-year program is extremely competitive.
The program consists of three on-site visits as well as online workshops, resources, and an innovative project. The Faculty Fellowship focuses on Academic Faculty Qualifications established by the Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE).
UNC described the program and accomplishments by sharing, “The Fellows spent the past year further developing their career in four core competencies: Leadership, Scholarship, Building Community Relationships, and HighImpact Teaching and Learning. Faculty Fellows receive individual and group faculty instruction while completing an innovative project. Program participants attended three fellowship conferences (two-virtual and one in-person) throughout the year to develop in the four above-mentioned competencies as well as monthly distance learning webinars.”
Kathleen Jones
Calhoun completed an innovative project titled Virtual Medication Reconciliation Simulation with Senior Nursing Students. Jones completed an innovative project titled How Young Can a ‘Stop the Bleed’ First-Responder Be?
The fellowship allows early-mid career nursing faculty to network with professionals outside of their immediate circle, broadening their own professional development. The Fellows will be able to better enhance their students’ learning experience because of this program and the projects they completed. “Nursing values life long learning and the fellowship demonstrates their sense of responsibility to the profession,” Dr. Nancy Duffy, founding director and chair of Nursing, remarked.
Campbell nursing faculty creates simulation NCLEX-RN for students
Nursing Class of 2021 with founding director and chair, Dr. Nancy Duffy
It is common for many students to experience test anxiety. These feelings of worry and self-doubt can inhibit students from performing well in critical moments. As with many professional programs, nursing students must pass state boards in order to become a registered nurse (RN). The National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) can take up to five hours to complete and uses computerized adaptive testing to ensure the tester’s knowledge and ability to safely care for patients.
The Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing provides practice tests to nursing students in an effort to better prepare them for the mental rigors of the NCLEX-RN. KRYSTLE EDGE, instructor of Nursing, recognized that students may be well-prepared for the exam academically speaking, but the emotional strain of walking into a testing facility, providing biometrics in the form of electronic signature, photograph and palm scan, and relinquishing one’s personal belongings until after the exam could add an additional layer of disorientation. Students are not regularly exposed to silent and intimidating environments, and this can be a debilitating and off-putting roadblock before the test even begins.
Edge partnered with a graduate student from East Carolina University, Nathan Bartlett, to develop the NCLEX-RN simulation. Bartlett worked with Edge and Courtney Calhoun, another nursing faculty, to complete his practicum for his master’s degree in nursing education.
Edge structured her course to include an NCLEX-RN simulation during the last five weeks before graduation. Each week students reported to an unfamiliar location on main campus where they walked through the motions and enacted day-of-exam protocol before taking a
50-question exam. IVETTE DAVIS (‘21 BSN) shared that she has been experiencing significant anxiety surrounding taking the NCLEX-RN. She is thankful to have been given an opportunity to see how the exam will be formatted and have a “general idea of what to expect that day.”
The NCLEX-RN uses computer adaptive testing that has a virtual pass or fail line. If students answer questions correctly, they will receive harder questions. The exam fluctuates back and forth between lower and higher-level questions until the max of 145 questions is reached or competence is proven. The fluctuating of questions depends on the answers given by the student. Once the student has proven competence the exam ends. The practice exam question banks used by the school of nursing are formatted just like the actual NCLEX-RN, allowing students to see similar types of questions as well as the actual formatting of the exam.
Edge, originally from Roseboro, NC, obtained her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Sampson Community College, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, and Master’s in Nursing Education from East Carolina University. She completed her graduate practicum at Campbell and was hired on as faculty after graduation. She is currently enrolled in doctorate studies at Liberty University to gain her PhD in Nursing Education.
Edge plans to conduct a study on student progress from the practice exams to taking the actual NCLEX. The simulation will continue with future classes.
Congratulations to our Nursing Class of 2021!
They achieved a 95.45% first time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN.
