Student ___________________
Date of Rotation_____________
Pharmacy (Ph)
OBJECTIVES
After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge of various procedures
that are performed in the Pharmacy, will be able to identify what types of staff members are employed on
the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of Pharmacy procedures.
PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT
Define the following terms:
1. topical
2. parenteral
3. sublingual
4. oral
5. venous
6. subcutaneous
7. intrapleural
8. intradermal
9. intramuscular
10. inhalation
11. rectal
Instructor__________
Define the following abbreviations related to medication administration:
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24. List the seven parts of a prescription.
25. What is the difference between a brand name drug and a generic drug?
26. What are the “five rights” of medication administration?
27. What is the difference in education and licensing of a pharmacist and pharmacy technician?
28. Explain the difference between intravenous and intra-arterial delivery of medication.
29. What is the method used by the hospital for tracking narcotics?
30. Do you think that it is important for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to have strong math
skills? Explain your answer.
31. Describe how medications are dispensed to the nursing units in the hospital.
Pharmacy(Ph)
Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership
is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.
OBSERVED/ASSISTED
1. Procedures
a. inventory
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b. narcotic tracking methods
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c. crash cart maintenance
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d. maintaining unit stock in Pyxis
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e. IV medication preparation
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2. Filling Medication Orders
a. accuracy and quality checks
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b. dosage calculations
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c. examining medication order
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d. medication distribution
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Mentor Signature
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Date
Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation
Student name: _______________________________________________________________________
Rotation site: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.
Area of Evaluation
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and
Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Comments:
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Mentor:_____________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
Pharmacy (Ph)
Post Rotation Reflection
(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)
Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.
1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was_____________________________________. Their
title(s) are_______________________________.
2. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?
3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?
4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?
5. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
6. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
7. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide
definition or meaning.
8. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience,
and level of job satisfaction.
Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When
reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you
have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?
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Student Signature___________________________________ Date____________________