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Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Receives Regional Award For Substance-Use Awareness
The Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was awarded the 2019-20 Generation Rx Regional Award from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Academy of Student Pharmacists. The award recognizes a student chapter of Generation Rx that increases public awareness of prescription-medication misuse, a key factor in the opioid epidemic. It encourages health care providers and community leaders to partner with college students to bring awareness to the issue.
Thomas Franko, Faculty Member in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Named President-Elect of The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Board of Directors
Wilkes University Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Thomas Franko, has been installed as the 2020-21 president-elect of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. He was named during the organization's annual conference held virtually on Oct. 1. During the meeting, pharmacy student Landon Bordner was installed as the 2020-21 Student Director East, one of seven elected positions to the student advisory board of the organization. He will serve a full-year term in the position.
GCMC Scranton looking for techs!
GCMC Scranton looking for techs!
William Rice Scholarship Opportunity
This scholarship is based on academic performance, financial need, and contributions to campus diversity efforts. The student is required to write a one page word essay on "their contributions to campus diversity efforts" and email Ms. Karen Atiyeh. Academic performance of a pharmacy professional GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Financial need information will be provided by the University, student must include any extenuating circumstances. Preference will be given to students who are not eligible for undergraduate level financial aid awards but that does not exclude any student from applying. The essay and nomination, if requested of a faculty member, are due no later than 4pm on 11/24. Please be sure that Ms. Atiyeh has responded to your email, if not, she has not received it.
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Recognized with Student Chapter of the Year Award by the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
The Wilkes student chapter was chosen for the top prize out of 85 national chapters.
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Honors Students and Alumni from the Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association honored students and alumni from Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy with two awards at its recent conference. The conference was held virtually via a live broadcast on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Pass Rates Exceed National Averages
The results include a 100 percent pass rate for Wilkes pharmacy grads taking the Pennsylvania Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
Brookings Institution Study Recognizes Wilkes University For Helping Students Improve Income After Graduation
Brookings Institution Study Recognizes Wilkes University For Helping Students Improve Income After Graduation
High School Students Can "Discover Pharmacy" During Virtual Two-Day Camp at Wilkes University August 18-19
High School Students Can "Discover Pharmacy" During Virtual Two-Day Camp at Wilkes University August 18-19
Sydney Lovett Awarded First Wilkes University/Weis Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Residency
Sydney Lovett Awarded First Wilkes University/Weis Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Residency
Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 Commissions Officers
Wilkes University Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 Commissions Officers
Wilkes University Recognized for Distance Learning Efforts Amid COVID-19
Wilkes University Recognized for Distance Learning Efforts Amid COVID-19
Wilkes University and King's College Announce Plans to Welcome Students to Campus This Fall
Wilkes University and King's College Announce Plans to Welcome Students to Campus This Fall
Wilkes University Student Pharmacists Matched With Post-Graduation Residencies
Wilkes University Student Pharmacists Matched With Post-Graduation Residencies. The Nesbitt School continues to place graduates at a rate that exceeds the national average.
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Harrison Ferro of Berwick, Pa., Receives U.S. Public Health Service Award
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Harrison Ferro of Berwick, Pa., Receives U.S. Public Health Service Award
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Receives National Award For Substance-Use Awareness
The Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was awarded the 2018-2019 Generation Rx National Award from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Academy of Student Pharmacists. The award recognizes a student chapter of Generation Rx that increases public awareness of prescription-medication misuse and encourages health care providers and community leaders to partner with college students to actively prevent prescription-medication misuse, a key factor in the opioid epidemic.
Wilkes University To Offer Economic Relief Awards For Transfer Students Affected by Pandemic
Wilkes University To Offer Economic Relief Awards For Transfer Students Affected by Pandemic
Wilkes University Announces Rescheduling of Pain and Addiction Summit With Physician and Addiction Specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky
Wilkes University Announces Rescheduling of Pain and Addiction Summit With Physician and Addiction Specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky
COVID-19 Update: Wilkes University Extends Remote Learning Through End of Spring Semester 2020
COVID-19 Update: Wilkes University Extends Remote Learning Through End of Spring Semester 2020
Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) Pharmacist Scholarship
Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) Pharmacist Scholarship
Zbigniew J. Witczak, Ph.D. of Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Appointed to Editorial Board of the International Journal Antibiotics
Zbigniew J. Witczak, Ph.D. of Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Appointed to Editorial Board of the International Journal Antibiotics
Wilkes University Names Seventh President
Wilkes University Names Seventh President
CVS Health is hiring.
CVS Health is hiring.
Dr. Courtney Smith Guest Speaker for PPA
Dr. Courtney Smith Guest Speaker for PPA
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Pass Rates Exceed National and State Averages
Graduates from the Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy achieved a pass rate that exceeds the national and state averages on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Wilkes Pharm.D. graduates who took the NAPLEX for the first time earned a 95.52 percent pass rate. The MPJE pass rate for Wilkes pharmacy graduates taking the Pennsylvania exam for the first time was 91.23 percent. Testing occurred from May through August 2019.
Pharmacy Intern Needed.
Pharmacy Intern Needed.
National Scholarship Opportunity
National Scholarship Opportunity
P1 team and transfer mentor application process now open.
P1 team and transfer mentor application process now open.
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Receives the 2018 Membership Award from Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
The Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy received the 2018 Membership Award from the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association.
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is the 2018 Public Relations and Awareness Award Recipient
The Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was awarded the 2018 Public Relations and Awareness Award from the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association.
Wilkes University Pharmacy Students to Offer Free Medication Consultations to Seniors
Students from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University will offer free medication consultations to senior citizens from Luzerne County.
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University Partners with Sanofi Pasteur to Offer Industry Pharmacy Fellowship Program in Pharmacovigilance
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University Partners with Sanofi Pasteur to Offer Industry Pharmacy Fellowship Program in Pharmacovigilance
Congratulations Dr. Kristeller, Chair of Pharmacy Practice!
Congratulations Dr. Kristeller, Chair of Pharmacy Practice!
Wilkes University Students Are Walking To Raise Awareness of the Opioid Crisis on April 19
Nearly 200 Wilkes University students are participating in the first Opioid Awareness Walk on April 19.
Nicole Pezzino of Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Named a 2018-2019 Faculty Scholar by the National Association of Chain Drugstores Foundation
Nicole Pezzino, an assistant professor in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, has been named a 2018-2019 Faculty Scholar by the National Association of Chain Drugstores Foundation. Pezzino is one of only five faculty from across the country selected for the program.
Dylan Fox to represent Wilkes University in the 2018 APhA National Patient Counseling Competition
Dylan Fox to represent Wilkes University in the 2018 APhA National Patient Counseling Competition
Dr. Nicole Pezzino Named NACDS Scholar
Dr. Nicole Pezzino Named NACDS Scholar
Faculty, Alumni and Students rock at the annual meeting of AACP!
Faculty, Alumni and Students rock at the annual meeting of AACP!
Senator Casey to visit Wilkes University
Senator Casey to visit Wilkes University
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Professor Nicole Pezzino Receives "Ten Under Ten Award", Installed to Board of Practice Directors
Nicole Pezzino, Pharm. D., an assistant professor of pharmacy practice in Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, was awarded the Ten Under Ten Award at the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Annual Conference. At the same conference, she was also installed as the 2017-2018 academia practice director for the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association's board of practice directors.
Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off
Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off
2017 Wilkes Clinical Skills Competition Winners!
2017 Wilkes Clinical Skills Competition Winners!
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Holds Brown Bag Medication Review on Oct. 24
Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, in collaboration with Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, sponsors Brown Bag Medication Review during American Pharmacists' Month. The event will occur on Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17 centers across the region. Wilkes will send 106 students and 21 pharmacists to conduct brown bag medication reviews and blood pressure screenings. Attendees participating in the medication review are asked to bring all medications or a list of medications including over the counter medications and vitamins. Pill boxes, disposal bags and health trackers will be available at the event.
Bernard Graham, Dean Emeritus of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, Honored by Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
Bernard Graham, founding dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, was awarded the Mortar and Pestle Award at the 2017 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association annual conference on Sept. 23. The conference was held at Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center, Pocono Manor.
Update: Senator Casey's visit to Wilkes University has been cancelled
pdate: Senator Casey's visit to Wilkes University has been cancelled
Students in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Win Big at the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Annual Conference
Wilkes University student pharmacists are doing more than preparing for their professional path -- they're bringing home awards too. At the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Annual Conference on Sept. 23, the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy earned two student awards, the Student Public Relations and Awareness Award and the Achieving Independence Competition. The conference was held at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Pocono Manor.
Update: Senator Casey to visit Wilkes University
Update: Senator Casey to visit Wilkes University
Wilkes University Professor Thomas Franko named "Distinguished Young Pharmacist" by The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
Thomas Franko, Pharm. D., an assistant professor in Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, was awarded the Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist award. It was presented at the 2017 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Conference on Sept. 23. The annual conference was held at Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center in Pocono Manor.
Lt. Kristen Konosky, Wilkes Pharmacy Graduate 2015, was deployed as part of the response to Hurricane Harvey
Lt. Kristen Konosky, Wilkes Pharmacy Graduate 2015, was deployed as part of the response to Hurricane Harvey
Primary Care Progress Hotspotting Interprofessional Learning Collaborative for Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties
Primary Care Progress Hotspotting Interprofessional Learning Collaborative for Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Taylor Hodle Attends Primary Care Progress Annual Gregg Stracks Leadership Summit Aug. 18-20 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Wilkes University student pharmacist Taylor Hodle of Dallas, Pa., was selected to attend the Primary Care Progress annual Gregg Stracks Leadership Summit Aug. 18-20 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Wilkes University Recognizes Faculty and Staff With 2017 President's Awards for Excellence
Five Wilkes University faculty and staff members were honored with the 2017 President's Awards for Excellence. The awards, which were presented by President Patrick Leahy at the University's fall convocation, recognize individuals who reflect excellence in their work at the University based on the University's core values. This is the second year for the awards program.
Wilkes University Announces Faculty Promotions and Tenure Awards
Wilkes University has announced faculty promotions and recognized faculty who have been awarded tenure.
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Kayla Hiryak Awarded AFPE Gateway to Research Scholarship
Wilkes University student pharmacist Kayla Hiryak of Boyertown, Pa., was awarded the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Gateway to Research Scholarship for her research. Hiryak worked with mentor Adam VanWert, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, on her project entitled, "Synthetic Biological Approach to Treating Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones." Hiryak was one of 16 winners out of hundreds of nominees from across the country and the first Wilkes student to receive the award.
Congratulations to P3 Student Taylor Hodle
Congratulations to P3 Student Taylor Hodle
Pharmacy Practice Welcomes Drs. McCutcheon and Miller!
Pharmacy Practice Welcomes Drs. McCutcheon and Miller!
Wilkes University Welcomes New Faculty for 2017-2018 Academic Year
Wilkes University welcomed 25 new faculty members at the start of the 2017-2018 academic year. New faculty included new tenure-track faculty, as well as visiting professors and faculty of practice.
Faculty, Alumni and Students rock at the annual meeting of AACP!
Faculty, Alumni and Students rock at the annual meeting of AACP!
CareerMD Healthcare Career Fair
CareerMD Healthcare Career Fair
Wilkes University Student Pharmacists Named to CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program
Wilkes University student pharmacists Alexandra Grudeski of Gouldsboro, Pa., and Cody Morcom of Scott Township, Pa., participated in the CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program in summer 2017. The program, which was created in collaboration with Pharmacy Quality Alliance and the CVS Health Foundation, works to foster student engagement in performance measurement and quality improvement while working with a mentor to implement their quality-based project. The 20 selected scholars will present the results of their work during the 2018 PQA Annual Meeting poster session.
PQA/CVS Scholars Program
PQA/CVS Scholars Program
Dr. Scott Stolte Appointed Dean of Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University
Scott Stolte, Pharm.D., has joined Wilkes University as dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy.
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Faculty Member Jennifer Malinowski Wins Innovations in Teaching Competition Sponsored by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Jennifer Malinowski, Pharm.D., a faculty member and an assistant dean in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, has won the 2017 Innovations in Teaching Competition sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Welcomes Dean Stolte!
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Welcomes Dean Stolte!
Wilkes University Graduate Jennifer Smith Named 2017 Outstanding Pharmacy Student
Jennifer Smith of Hummelstown, Pa., a recent graduate of Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, was presented with the 2017 Outstanding Pharmacy Student Award by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. Smith received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May 2017.
Wilkes University Awards Degrees at 70th Spring Commencement
Wilkes University Awards Degrees at 70th Spring Commencement
Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Students Attended Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Legislative Day on April 19
Students in Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy attended Pennsylvania Pharmacy Day at the capitol in Harrisburg on April 19. Thirty-two students along with faculty members Tom Franko and Judith Kristeller participated in the day organized by the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Association. The theme for the day was "Putting Patients First," advocating that pharmacists always put their patients first.
Wilkes Pharmacy Student Eileen Friery of Kenosha, Wis., Wins U.S. Public Health Service Award
Wilkes University second-year pharmacy student Eileen Friery of Kenosha, Wis., was the recipient of a United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award. Friery was recognized for her work in initiatives that help achieve unmet needs of local and global underserved populations.
Wilkes University Student Pharmacist Finalists in Pharmacy Patient Counseling Competition
Wilkes University student pharmacists from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Ashley Robold and Terra Landis were finalists in the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association's (PPA) 2017 "Know Pain Know Gain" Pharmacy Patient Counseling Competition, which took place during PPA's mid-year conference on Jan. 28 in Lancaster, Pa. Founded in 1878, the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is a professional membership organization of more than 2,300 pharmacists and pharmacy students across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Wilkes University Presents the Lecture "Borders Beyond the Wall: Immigration Policy Today and the Battles Ahead" on March 21
The question of national immigration policy will be the focus when the lecture, "Borders Beyond the Wall: Immigration Policy Today and the Battles Ahead" is presented on Tues., March 21 at Wilkes University. The lecture will be delivered by Lina Newton, associate professor of political science at Hunter College, CUNY, in the Miller Room at the Henry Center, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, and is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society.
Six Student Pharmacists Names to Fall MAC Honor Roll.
Six Student Pharmacists Names to Fall MAC Honor Roll.
Pharmacy Students Assist with Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Pharmacy Students Assist with Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
CPFI volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul soup kitchen.
CPFI volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul soup kitchen.
Jefferson Bohan (PharmD, 2014) recipient of an ASHP Best Practice Award
Jefferson Bohan (PharmD, 2014) recipient of an ASHP Best Practice Award
Passport to Science welcomed more than 200 members of the Community
Passport to Science welcomed more than 200 members of the Community
Wilkes University Delta Omicron chapter wins Man Mile award at Kappa Psi Northeast Province Meeting
Wilkes University Delta Omicron chapter wins Man Mile award at Kappa Psi Northeast Province Meeting
TITLE: "Awareness, Learning, and Speaking for Those That Can't About ALS" (A Patient's Point of View)
TITLE: "Awareness, Learning, and Speaking for Those That Can't About ALS" (A Patient's Point of View)
Wilkes Success at 2016 PPA Annual Conference!
Wilkes Success at 2016 PPA Annual Conference!
Wilkes Pharmacy at the Today Show
Wilkes Pharmacy at the Today Show
IPHO welcomes Dr. Barbara Leri
IPHO welcomes Dr. Barbara Leri
Wilkes University Alpha Phi chapter hosted the Lambda Kappa Sigma annual convention
Wilkes University Alpha Phi chapter hosted the Lambda Kappa Sigma annual convention
United States Public Health Service (PHS) Pharmacist Opportunities
United States Public Health Service (PHS) Pharmacist Opportunities
Volunteers needed for "Camp Sight".
Volunteers needed for "Camp Sight".
American College of Clinical Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Forum (Hollywood, FL)
American College of Clinical Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Forum (Hollywood, FL)
Pharmacy US Public Health Newsletter
Pharmacy US Public Health Newsletter
Wilkes Pharmacy Rocks in Residency Matching!
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