EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
Nicholas M. Fusco
Nicholas M. Fusco
Professional Summary:
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Vice-Chair for Education, Practice and Service
Practice/teach: acute care pediatrics and interprofessional education
Educational scholarship: interprofessional education
Clinical scholarship: pediatric infectious diseases
Education and Training:
- Cert, Board of Pharmacy Specialties (2016)
- Cert, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) (2014)
- Cert, The National Institute of Health Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (2013)
- Pediatric Residency, Pediatric Pharmacy Practice, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (2012)
- Cert, Board of Pharmacy Specialties (2011)
- Residency, Pharmacy Practice, University of Maryland Medical Center (2011)
- Cert, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (2011)
- PharmD, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy (2010)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, University at Buffalo (2018-present)
- Interim Director of Experiential Education, Pharmacy Practice, Univeristy at Buffalo (2018–2019)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, University at Buffalo (2013–2018)
- Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (2012–2013)
Awards and Honors:
- Emerging Teaching Scholar Award (2020)
- Class of 2020 Faculty Recognition Award (2020)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty Service Award (2019)
- Rho Chi Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
- Teacher of the Year (2017)
- Outstanding Teacher Award (2017)
- PPAG Christensen Memorial Young Investigator Award (2017)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice Teaching Award (2017)
- Outstanding Teacher Award (2016)
- Rho Chi Teaching Excellence Award (2016)
- A.B. Lemon Award, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy (2010)
- Dean’s List, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy (2010)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- July 2022–October 2022
Mitigating Medical Misinformation and Mistrust through Effective Team Communication Developed Using Innovative Competency-based Interprofessional Instructional Design Strategies
Association of American Medical Colleges
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$35,000 - February 2019–February 2020
Patricia H. Garman Behavioral Health Nursing Endowment Funds
Patricia H. Garman Behavioral Health Nursing Endowment Funds
Role: Co-Investigator
$9,517 - July 2018–December 2019
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Seed Grant Program
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Role: Principal Investigator
$10,000 - August 2017–August 2018
University at Buffalo Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) Seed Grant Program
University at Buffalo Center for Educational Innovation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$10,000
Journal Articles:
- Kruger JS, Doloresco F, Maerten-Rivera J, Zafron ML, Borden H, Fusco NM. An Innovation Sprint to Promote Problem-solving and Interprofessional Skills Among Pharmacy and Public Health Students. Am J Pharm Educ. 2022.
- Fusco NM, Foltz-Ramos K, Ohtake PJ. Interprofessional Escape Room Improves Knowledge and Collaboration Among Nursing, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy Students. Am J Pharm Educ. 2021.
- Maerten-Rivera JL, Zhao Y, Latchford S, Barwell J, Fusco NM. An interprofessional activity involving pharmacy and physician assistant students aimed at reinforcing the patient care process. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2021; 13(11).
- Foltz-Ramos K, Fusco NM, Paige JB. Saving patient x: A quasi-experimental study of teamwork and performance in simulation following an interprofessional escape room. J Interprof Care. 2021.
- Fusco NM, Islam S, Polischuk E. Optimal Antibiotics at Hospital Discharge for Children With Urinary Tract Infection. Hosp Pediatr. 2020; 10(5).
- Fusco NM, Elze DE, Antonson DE, Jacobsen LJ, Lyons AG, Symons AB, Ohtake PJ. Creating a Film to Teach Health Professions Students the Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration. Am J Pharm Educ. 2020; 84(4).
- Fusco NM, Foltz-Ramos K. Impact of Pharmacy Student Observation Versus Active Participation in an Interprofessional Simulation. Am J Pharm Educ. 2020; 84(1).
- Fusco NM, Meaney CJ, Frederick CA, Prescott W. Comparative Effectiveness of Vancomycin Versus Linezolid for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis Ann Pharmacother. 2020; 54(3).
- Doloresco F, Maerten-Rivera J, Zhao Y, Foltz-Ramos K, Fusco NM. Pharmacy Students' Standardized Self-Assessment of Interprofessional Skills During an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Am J Pharm Educ. 2019; 83(10).
- Fusco NM, Ohtake PJ. Training the trainers: A preceptor development program targeting interprofessional collaboration competencies. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2019; 11(11).
- Fusco NM, Nichols K. Common bacterial infections and their treatment in hospitalized pediatric patients. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2019; 76(19).
- Fusco NM, Maerten-Rivera J, Doloresco F, Ohtake PJ. Improving Pharmacy Students' Attitudes Toward Collaborative Practice Through a Large-scale Interprofessional Forum Targeting Opioid Dependence. Am J Pharm Educ. 2019; 83(6).
- Prescott WA, Violanti KC, Fusco NM. Characterization of Vaccination Policies for Attendance and Employment at Day/Summer Camps in New York State. J Pharm Pract. 2019; 32(4).
- Fusco NM, Prescott WA, Meaney CJ. Pharmacokinetic Monitoring of Vancomycin in Cystic Fibrosis: Is It Time to Move Past Trough Concentrations? Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019; 38(3).
- Fusco NM, Meaney CJ, Frederick CA, Prescott WA. Comparative Effectiveness of Vancomycin Versus Linezolid for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis Ann Pharmacother. 2019; 54(3).
- Fusco NM, Foltz-Ramos K. Measuring changes in pharmacy and nursing students' perceptions following an interprofessional high-fidelity simulation experience. J Interprof Care. 2018.
- Prescott WA, Violanti KC, Fusco NM. Characterization of Vaccination Policies for Attendance and Employment at Day/Summer Camps in New York State J Pharm Pract. 2018; 32(4).
- Fusco NM, Meaney CJ, Wells C, Frederick CA, Prescott WA. Vancomycin Versus Vancomycin Plus Rifampin for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2018; 23(2).
- Holsen MR, Meaney CJ, Hassinger AB, Fusco NM. Increased Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Children Treated With Vancomycin and Piperacillin/Tazobactam. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2017; 18(2).
- Jacobs DM, Holsen M, Chen S, Fusco NM, Hassinger AB. Procalcitonin to Detect Bacterial Infections in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2017; 56(9).
- Fusco NM, Francisconi R, Meaney CJ, Duman D, Frederick CA, Prescott WA. Association of Vancomycin Trough Concentration With Response to Treatment for Acute Pulmonary Exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2017; 6(3).
- Kiersma ME, Chen AM, Blake EW, Knell ME, Fusco NM, Kleppinger EL, Creekmore FM, Gillespie ME, Mody V. Evaluation of Criteria Utilized in the Recognition of Teaching Excellence Awards. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2016; 8(4).
- Fusco N, Gonzales J, Yeung SY, Fusco NM. Evaluation of the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in the medical intensive care unit. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015; 72(23 Su).
- Lardieri AB, Fusco NM, Simone S, Walker LK, Morgan JA, Parbuoni KA. Effects of Clonidine on Withdrawal From Long-term Dexmedetomidine in the Pediatric Patient. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2015; 20(1).
- Fusco NM, Parbuoni KA, Morgan JA. Time to first antimicrobial administration after onset of sepsis in critically ill children. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2015; 20(1).
- Fusco NM, Toussaint KA, Prescott WA. Antibiotic management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus--associated acute pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis. Ann Pharmacother. 2015; 49(4).
- Fusco NM, Prescott GM, Prescott WA. Motivations for pharmacy students to join professional organizations. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2015; 7(1).
- Fusco NM, Parbuoni K, Morgan JA. Drug utilization, dosing, and costs after implementation of intravenous acetaminophen guidelines for pediatric patients. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2014; 19(1).
Abstracts:
- Fiebelkorn K, Maerten-Rivera J, Fusco N, Brody P, Sweet K, Doloresco F. Assessing Self-Awareness of Personal and Professional Development in Co-Curricular Activities. AJPE. 2017.
- Fusco NM, Francisconi R, Meaney CJ, Duman D, Frederick CA, Prescott WA Jr.. Association of vancomycin trough concentration with response to treatment for acute pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2017; 22(2).
- Fusco NM, Wells C, Meaney CJ, Frederick CA, Prescott WA Jr. Vancomycin vs. vancomycin-rifampin for the treatment of MRSA-associated acute pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2017; 22(2).
- Jacobs DM, Holsen M, Chen S, Fusco NM, Hassinger AB. The Utility of Procalcitonin to Support Clinical Decision Making in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2016; 3.
- Prescott WA, Fusco NM. National Survey of Treatment Strategies for Acute Bronchiolitis. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2015; 20(3).
- Prescott GM; Fusco NM; Prescott WA. Motivations for Pharmacy Students to Join Professional Organizations. Am J Pharm Educ. 2010; 74.
Professional Memberships:
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) (2012–present)
- Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) (2011–present)
- Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2010–2013)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) (2010–present)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) (2009–2012)
Presentations:
- "Using an Interprofessional Escape Room to Enhance Clinical Knowledge, Teamwork, and Communication" International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Conference, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) (2021)
- "Pediatric Potpourri: Recent Updates in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy" The New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Annual Assembly, The New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (NYSCHP) (2021)
- "Don’t Go Breaking My Bones: An Infant’s Plea When Prescribed Acid Suppressive Therapy" American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP (2019)
- "Duration of Antibiotic Treatment: Driven by Data or Dogma?" 26th Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) (2018)
- "Pearls and Perils of Precepting: Becoming an Advanced Preceptor" 26th Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) (2018)
- "Interprofessional Education and Collaboration in Improving Community Health" The Role of Health Professions Students in Improving Community Health, Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center (2017)
- "Value of Interprofessional Education and Collaboration in Pharmacist Education" Annual Preceptor Development Program, Empire Experiential Education Consortium (2017)
- "Quality Improvement Strategies for Interprofessional Forums for Health Professions Students" Assessment 5.0: Continuous Improvement, University at Buffalo Center for Educational Innovation (2017)
- "Costly Pharmacy Errors, A Root Cause Analysis" Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) Annual Meeting, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) (2017)
- "Simulation-Based Learning to Teach Pediatric Pharmacy: It’s the Educator’s Turn to Play with the Toys" American Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting, American Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) (2016)
- "Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor: Correcting and Potentiating CFTR" American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting (2015)
- "Drug utilization, dosing and costs after implementation of intravenous acetaminophen guidelines for pediatric patients" 22nd Annual Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) Annual Meeting 2013 (2013)
- "Impact of a pediatric severe sepsis and septic shock care plan on initiation of antibiotics in critically ill children" Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) Annual Meeting 2012, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (2012)
- "Evaluation of the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in the medical intensive care unit" 41st Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Critical Care Congress 2012, Society of Critical Care Medicine (2012)
- "Impact of a pediatric severe sepsis and septic shock care plan on initiation of antibiotics in critically ill children" 46th American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting (2011)
- "Impact of a pediatric severe sepsis and septic shock care plan on initiation of antibiotics in critically ill children" United Hospital Consortium Pharmacy Council Meeting 2011, United Hospital Consortium (2011)
- "Pardon the Interruption: Managing Sedation for Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients" University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Rounds (2011)
- "Post-Operative Cardiac Pharmacotherapy" Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Cardiac Nurse Training, University of Maryland Medical Center (2011)
- "Evaluation of the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in the medical intensive care unit" 30th Annual Eastern States Conference, University of Maryland Medical Center (2011)
- "Evaluation of the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in the medical intensive care unit" University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Research Day, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (2011)
- "2 Legit 2 Quit? A Look at Long-Acting Beta Agonists" Pharmacotherapy Rounds, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (2011)
- "Evaluation of dronedarone post-formulary addition at the University of Maryland Medical Center" 45th American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2010)
- "Therapeutic Hypothermia and Post-Cardiac Arrest Care" Clinical Updates in Pharmacotherapy Conference, University of Maryland Medical Center (2010)
- "Motivations for pharmacy students to join professional organizations" American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2010, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (2010)
- "Variations of MDR1 single nucleotide polymorphisms in HIV-infected individuals." University at Buffalo Celebration of Academic Excellence, University at Buffalo (2006)
Service Activities:
- Student Academic Affairs Committee; Member (2018–present)
- Co-Curricular Activities Committee; Member (2017–present)
- Curriculum Committee; Member (2017–present)
- Outcomes and Assessment Committee; Member (2016–2019)
- Behling Simulation Center Advisory Committee; Member (2015–2017)
- Behling Simulation Center Research and Scholarship Committee; Member (2015–2017)
- Inter-Professional Education (IPE) Committee; Chair (2015–present)
- Teacher of the Year Award Selection Committee; Member (2014)
- Commencement Student Awards Selection Committee; Member (2014–present)
- Adjudication Committee; Member (2013–present)