Spring 2010

The New Jersey Student Society of
Health-System Pharmacists

SPRING 2010 - Get Involved in NJSHP!

"...visibly engaged in enhancement of healthcare through professional
development of our members in the practice of pharmacy"
- NJSHP.org

SPRING semester at a glance.

FEBRUARY
2.2 NJSHP Table at the Career Fair
2.2 Poison Prevention Committee Meeting
2.10 First General Meeting

MARCH
3.4 Residency Night
3.8 Lexi-Comp Info Session
3.11 S.H.A.P.E.S Initiative, Food Safety
3.15 Poison Prevention Project
3.24 Health-Systems Careers Night

APRIL
4.15 Elections
4.21 NJSHP Annual Meeting at the Hilton
*College Bowl*Poster Session*Induction Dinner*
4.22 Dining to Donate
4.25 March of Dimes

MAY
TBD E-board Transition Meeting

First General Meeting

Come to our First General Meeting on Wednesday, February 10th from 7:15-8:00pm in Room 413 of the pharmacy building. Learn about NJSHP events and projects for the spring semester and how you can become more involved!

Poison Prevention Community Outreach Project

March is National Poison Prevention Month! NJSHP members will be visiting local schools to educate elementary-aged children on the dangers of everyday poisons, such as household cleaning products, medications, and plants. We hope to engage the audience through an interactive presentation, illustrative materials, and fun activities. Our goal is to teach children about what a poison is, different types of poisons, and what to do should they come into contact with a poison. We will be visiting Livingston Daycare (Rutgers Campus) on Monday, March 15th!

Residency Night

Missed our Residency Roundtable last semester? Still confused about the residency process? Come to our Residency Night on Thursday, March 4th from 6:40-8:00PM. Our guest speaker will be giving a structured presentation. Topics of discussion include, the benefits of doing a residency, the "matching" process, the Residency Showcases at Midyear, and more. Learn about what you can start doing now to prepare.

Lexi-Comp Info Night

As a member of NJSHP, you can receive discounts on Lexi-Comp products. A representative will be present on Monday, March 8th from 7:15-8:00PM in Room 413 of the Pharmacy Building. Learn about Lexi-Comp and how you can utilize this technology during your rotations and in your future career as a pharmacist.

S.H.A.P.E.S Initiative with the Pharmacy Governing Council

S.H.A.P.E.S stands for the Student Healthcare Alliance Promoting Education and Support Initiative. NJSHP is participating in a program organized by the Rutgers Pharmacy Governing Council (PGC). The pharmacy school is working with The Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine M.D. and P.A. programs and the Rutgers College of Nursing to put together a collaborative health fair series at Elijah's Promis Soup Kitchen in downtown New Brunswick. This initiative will take place on Thursday from 6:00-7:00PM during the spring semester. NJSHP members will be educating the community about Food Safety on March 11th alongside future M.D.s explaining the updated food pyramid, nursing students discussing the role of various vitamins and minerals in a healthy diet, and P.A. students talking about healthy food choices.

Health-Systems Careers Night

Are you interested in hospital pharmacy, but not sure if you want to do a residency? Come learn about alternative career paths for pharmacists on Wednesday, March 24th from 7:15-8:30PM in Room 413 of the pharmacy building. Guest speakers will represent three different areas of health-systems pharmacy:

      1) Pharmacy Administration

      2) Public Health - Luigi Brunetti, Pharm.D., is a faculty
            member at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
            He is currently pursuing his Masters in Public Health.

      3) "Staff" Pharmacy - Flora Dituri, R.Ph. MBA, is a
             pharmacist at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold.

NJSHP Officer Elections

Interested in getting leadership experience? Come to the NJSHP Elections on Thursday, April 15th from 6:40-8:00pm in Room 115 (note: room change!) of the pharmacy building. Available positions include president-elect, treasurer, secretary, and PGC representative. Note, students in their second professional year of pharmacy school are not eligible for president-elect; it is a two-year term. Officers MUST be attend the Induction Dinner at the Annual Meeting on April 21st.
Please e-mail njshprutgers@gmail.com by Monday, April 12th at noon and include your 1) Name 2) Year of Graduation 3) position you are interested in running for (you may run for multiple positions). Also, be prepared to give a short speech on why you think you would make a good officer.

NJSHP Annual Meeting at the Hilton East Brunswick

Attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 21st. Registration begins at 9:30AM. You can download a copy of the Agenda below.
   *Be part of the College Bowl and win Cash Prizes
   *Network with other students and pharmacists
   *Support your classmates at the Induction Dinner
   *Attend continuing education sessions and learn about important
   issues in pharmacy practice
   *Submit a Poster (deadline for registration is February 12th)
Check back for registration/reimbursement information soon!

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March of Dimes

Join NJSHP on Sunday, April 25th at the RAC in supporting the March of Dimes Foundation. Registration starts at 8:00AM. It is a 5 mile walk around Livingston Campus, Rutgers University. See http://marchforbabies.org/ for more information about this great cause. We still need help organizing a group, getting donations, and promoting the event. We plan to host a "Dining to Donate" night, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 22nd. Please e-mail njshprutgers@gmail.com to get involved!