Faculty & Staff Details
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Name: | Nakia A. Beard, Pharm.D. |
| Position: | Assistant Professor, Geriatrics Division, Dallas VA | |
| Email: | nakia.beard@ttushc.edu | |
| Bio | Dr. Beard is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Geriatrics Division, at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy in Dallas, TX. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton VA in 2010. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Xavier College of Pharmacy/ Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA and a PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacotherapy at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Beard’s practice and research interests include neurodegenerative diseases affecting older individuals, cultural competency, senior education and the impact of community outreach on outcomes. This is Dr. Beard’s first year at TTUHSC-SOP. Currently, she is a member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Beard participates in case-based learning experiences, experiential training of third and fourth year pharmacy students, as well residents. She will also be participating in Grand Rounds, Special Populations and Advanced Geriatrics |
Education:
ASHP Accredited PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Residency 2011- 2012
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD
ASHP Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency 2010-2011
Xavier College of Pharmacy/ Louisiana State University Health Science Center
New Orleans, LA
Doctor of Pharmacy 2006-2010
Hampton University School of Pharmacy
Hampton, VA
Bachelor of Science: Biology (2002-2006)
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Associates of Science: Chemistry (2000-2002)
Catonsville Community College
Baltimore, MD
Licensure:
Texas State Board of Pharmacy License # 52391
Pharmacist Preceptor
Maryland Board of Pharmacy # 20126
Louisiana Board of Pharmacy #019256
Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Pharmacy #0202210247
National Provider Identification - 1457653990
Certifications/Training:
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support Certification
Immunization Certified Pharmacist – American Pharmacist Association
Teaching Certificate - University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Advanced Parkinson ’s disease Pharmacotherapy Workshop- American Society of Consultant Pharmacist
Healthy Interactions Diabetes Conversational Map Training- University of Maryland School of Nursing
Professional Organizations:
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Publications:
Beard N “Evaluating the relationship between neuropsychological test performance and medication non-adherence in older veterans.” Oral Presentation. American Society of Consultant Pharmacist Spring Conference Anaheim, California May, 2012
Brandt N, Beard N. “Tricks of the Trade in Geropharm” Oral Presentation” 30th Annual Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Washington, DC, September 2011
Beard N. “Evaluation of Renal Function pre and post Implementation of Intravenous Hydration in Patients Receiving High Dose Vancomycin in a Teaching Hospital” Poster Presentation. 45th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, New Orleans, LA, December 2010