Rebecca L. Focken, Pharm.D., CGP
20B Sudro Hall
Assistant Professor and IPPE Director
Education
ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency, 2004-2005
University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Paynesville Area HealthCare System
Paynesville, MN
Doctor of Pharmacy, 2004
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2002
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2000
Bemidji State University
Pharmacist Licensure
North Dakota
Minnesota
Certifications
Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP), Certification No. 3124, Expires 1-31-2018
Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy
Diabetes Care Certificate Program
North Dakota Pharmacists Association
Responsibilities
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Director, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Courses
Phrm 355: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I
Phrm 455: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II
Phrm 555: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III
Phrm 552L: Pharmaceutical Care Laboratory IV/Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience IV
Phrm 538: Pharmacotherapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases
Phrm 560: Specialty Care Topics
Phrm 732: Advanced Pharmacology
Committees
College Experiential Education Committee
College Curriculum Committee
College Scholarship Committee
Area(s) of Expertise
Internal Medicine
Ambulatory/Primary Care
Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
Professional Pharmacy Affiliations
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
American Pharmacist's Association (APhA)
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy (ASHP)
North Dakota Pharmacists Association (NDPhA)
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
Professional Service
June 2012-present North Dakota Pharmacists Association District 8 Vice President
November 2011-present 2014 North Dakota Pharmacist’s Association Convention Chair
Refereed Poster Presentations/Abstracts Accepted/Published
Focken, R. “Development of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences Utilizing Evidence Based Methods of Adult Learning” Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 15-18, 2012. Kissimmee, Florida. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2012; 76 (5) Article 99, page 27.
Focken, R. “Development of an Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Assessment Plan” Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 15-18, 2012. Kissimmee, Florida. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2012; 76 (5) Article 99, page 27-28.
Frenzel J, Focken R. "Verbal And Non-Verbal Communication Assessment of Student Self-Care Recommendations" Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. Nonprescription Medicines Academy, September 24-26, 2009. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Focken R, Roden W. "Using Portfolios to Evaluate and Improve Student Learning in Experiential Education" Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 18-22, 2009. Boston, Massachusetts. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2009; 73(4) Article 57, page 141.
Frenzel J, Focken R. "Assessment of First Year Pharmacy Student Compounded Sterile Product Preparations" Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 20-23, 2008. Chicago, Illinois. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2008; 72(3) Article 72, page 33.
Focken, R, Frenzel, J. “Assessment of Prescription Dispensing and Patient Consultation in a First Year Pharmacy Practice Skills Laboratory” Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 20-23, 2008. Chicago, Illinois. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2008; 72 (3) Article 72, page 33.
Non-Refereed Publications
Focken RL. Baraclude®. The Curbside Consult, Updates in Pharmacotherapy Provided by the University of Minnesota Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program 2005; 3:2.
Focken RL. C-Reactive Protein: Defining the Role of Testing in Cardiovascular Disease. The Curbside Consult, Updates in Pharmacotherapy Provided by the University of Minnesota Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program 2005; 3:1.
Focken RL. Early Intensive vs. Delayed Conservative Simvastatin Strategy. The Curbside Consult, Updates in Pharmacotherapy Provided by the University of Minnesota Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program 2004; 2:4.
Focken RL. Home Menopause Tests. The Curbside Consult, Updates in Pharmacotherapy Provided by the University of Minnesota Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program 2004; 2:3.
Focken RL. Low Dose Hormone Therapy. The Curbside Consult, Updates in Pharmacotherapy Provided by the University of Minnesota Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program. 2004; 2:3.
Focken RL. A Glimpse of the Past- 25 years ago. NoDak Pharmacy 2003; 16:12.
Focken RL. A Glimpse of the Past- 50 years ago. NoDak Pharmacy 2003;16:11.
Focken RL. A Glimpse of the Past- 100 years ago. NoDak Pharmacy 2003:16:9.
Invited Presentations, National/District Meetings
“Assessment in IPPE: Moving Beyond the Preceptor Evaluation.” Roundtable Presentation, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 15-18, 2012, Kissimmee, Florida.
“Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience.” National Association of Boards of Pharmacy/American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy District V Meeting, Fargo, ND. August 2008.
Evaluation/Technical Reports
Focken, R L., Johnson, S., Reid, M. M., & Thoennes, K. Education Doctoral Program Annual Meeting Evaluation Report for North Dakota State University Education Doctoral Program, December 2011.
Grants Received
2013 Million Hearts/NACDS Foundation "Heart to Heart Community Health Fairs" Grant
2009 NDSU Department of Pharmacy Practice Seed Grant
2008 NDSU Development Foundation Grant
