Bigfork Valley Pharmacy

APPE Experience Types

Ambulatory Care
Community Practice
Institutional Practice
Elective

Address
258 Pine Tree Drive
Bigfork, MN 56628

Phone
218-743-4225

Main contact
Paula Taylor

Main Preceptor

Paula Taylor

Phone
218-743-4225

Teaching Philosophy

The preceptors and administrative staff are very supportive of pharmacy students. Bigfork Valley offers a unique interprofessional rural experience for students. Free housing is also available for students right on the Bigfork Valley campus.

Detailed Site Information

Institution
Bigfork Valley is a twenty bed critical access hospital with a hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and home care opportunities. There are 11 rooms for 20 licensed beds in the inpatient wing, designed for acute care, swing bed and transitional use.

Institutional Mission Statement and Vision
MISSION:

The mission of Bigfork Valley is to provide a continuum of quality healthcare, housing and community services rooted in excellence and delivered with skill and compassion.

VISION:

• To be a premier provider of health care and senior services through:
• A philosophy recognizing patients and residents first
• Skilled and compassionate employees
• Visionary and progressive leadership
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology

VALUES:

• Trust
• Loyalty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Compassion
• Education
• Stewardship

Resources
Free parking, free housing, internet and computer access provided. Lunch accommodations can be made at the Assisted Living facility.

Ambulatory Care

Primary Preceptor:
Laurie Pitzen, Nurse, at Homecare/Hospice

Preceptors:
Paula Taylor, PIC at hospital pharmacy
Keith Pearson, PIC at community pharmacy

APPE Structure:
There is an opportunity to do a blended APPE (more than 5 weeks).

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students can be involved in all aspects of patient care.

Educational Opportunities:
Presentations will be done to patients, elders, staff, and community.

Other Requirements
Students need to complete an HIPAA and emergency contact information form.

Community Care

Primary Preceptor:
Keith Pearson, PIC at community pharmacy

Preceptors:
Laurie Pitzen, Nurse, at Homecare/Hospice

APPE Structure:
There is an opportunity to do a blended APPE (more than 5 weeks). Mornings could be spent at the hospital and the afternoons can be spent in the community pharmacy. Site visits will also be done to outlying clinics in Marcell, Balsam, and Couleraine.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students can be involved in all aspects of patient care.

Educational Opportunities:
Presentations will be done to patients, elders, staff, and community.

Other Requirements
Students need to complete an HIPAA and emergency contact information form.

Institutional Practice

Primary Preceptor:
Paula Taylor, PIC at hospital pharmacy

Preceptors:
Laurie Pitzen, Nurse, at Homecare/Hospice
Keith Pearson, PIC at community pharmacy

APPE Structure:
There is an opportunity to do a blended APPE (more than 5 weeks). Mornings could be spent at the hospital and the afternoons can be spent in the community pharmacy. The hospital pharmacy is staffed 8 to 3 Monday to Friday.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students can be involved in all aspects of patient care.

Educational Opportunities:
Presentations will be done to patients, elders, staff, and community.

Other Requirements
Students need to complete an HIPAA and emergency contact information form.

Elective- Rural Care

Primary Preceptor:
Laurie Pitzen, Nurse, at Homecare/Hospice

Preceptors:
Paula Taylor, PIC at hospital pharmacy
Keith Pearson, PIC at community pharmacy

APPE Structure:
There is an opportunity to do a blended APPE (more than 5 weeks). This APPE elective can be specialized for site and student’s interests.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students can be involved in all aspects of patient care.

Educational Opportunities:
Presentations will be done to patients, elders, staff, and community.

Other Requirements
Students need to complete an HIPAA and emergency contact information form.