Education

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Nephrology, Critical Care, and Clinical Pharmacokinetics. 1999-2002, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• PharmD 1999, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• BS Pharmacy 1991,The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

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Areas of Interest

Dr. Pruchnicki teaches in the Clinical Pharmacokinetics sequences for both Pharm.D. programs, and her therapeutic areas of interest include outpatient anticoagulation management, chronic disease management (including hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia), and disease prevention services. Her teaching interests include TA training and support, educational technology, and distance education.

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Biography

Maria Pruchnicki received her Bachelor and Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees from The Ohio State University. Recently, Dr. Pruchnicki completed a post-doctoral fellowship, with emphasis in the areas of Nephrology and Clinical Pharmacokinetics. A board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, she has worked with patients in ambulatory clinics (hemodialysis and family practice) and inpatient settings, and has practiced as a community pharmacist since 1991.

In July 2002, Dr. Pruchnicki joined the OSU faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Her position includes teaching responsibilities in the Nontraditional and Entry-Level Pharm.D. programs and clinical pharmacy duties with the College of Pharmacy’s Clinical Partners Program.

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Publications

Kane-Gill SL, Feng Y, Bobek MB, Bies RR, Pruchnicki MC, and Dasta JF. Administration of enoxaparin by continuous infusion in a naturalistic setting: analysis of renal function and safety. J Clin Pharm Ther 2005;30:207-13.

Pruchnicki MC, Bennett MS, Legg JE, and Mungall D. Development and implementation of a virtual advanced teaching experience. Am J Pharm Ed 2005;69:143-51.

Zillich AJ, Saseen JJ, DeHart RM, Dumo P, Grabe DW, Gilmartin C, Hachey DM, Hudson JQ, Pruchnicki MC, Joy MS. Caring for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease:  A Joint Opinion of the Ambulatory Care and Nephrology Practice and Research Networks of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Pharmacotherapy 2005;24:123-43.

Patel H, Pruchnicki MC, and Hall LE. Assessment for chronic kidney disease service in high risk patients at community health clinics . Ann Pharmacother r 2005;39:22-6. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E269.

Pruchnicki MC, Coyle JD, Hoshaw-Woodard S, and Bay WH. Effect of phosphate binders on supplemental iron absorption in healthy subjects. J Clin Pharmacol 2002;42:1171-76.

Pruchnicki MC and Dasta JF. Acute renal failure in hospitalized patients: Part II. Ann Pharmacother 2002;36:1430-42.

Pruchnicki MC and Dasta JF. Acute renal failure in hospitalized patients: Part I. Ann Pharmacother 2002;36:1261-7.

Coyle JD and Pruchnicki MC. “End-stage renal disease” in Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach, 3 rd ed. Schwinghammer TL (ed). McGraw-Hill. New York, NY. 2002. pp. 145-7.

Joy MS, DeHart RM, Gilmore C, Hachey DM, Hudson JQ, Pruchnicki MC, et al. Clinical Pharmacists as Multidisciplinary Healthcare Providers in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease:  A Joint Opinion by the Nephrology and Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Networks of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.  Am J Kidney Dis (in press).

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Courses Taught

• Pharmacy 731 – 732 (Clinical Pharmacokinetics I & II Workshop) Part of a three-course sequence on clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their application to pharmacotherapy. Autumn and Winter Quarters, 4 credit hours. Second-year Pharm.D. students.
• Pharmacy 733 (Clinical Pharmacokinetics III) Last of the three-course sequence in clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their application to pharmacotherapy. Spring Quarter, 3 credit hours. Second-year Pharm.D. students.
• Pharmacy 734D (Clinical Pharmacokinetics)
  Basic principles of pharmacokinetics, with an emphasis on how this is integrated into patient care. Spring Semester, 5 credit hours. NonTraditional Pharm.D. students.
• Pharmacy 799D (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience) An elective teaching experience for Pharm.D. students, including background in educational pedagogy and structured teaching opportunities. 5 credit hours. Fourth-year entry-level and Nontraditional students.

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Professional Experience

• December 2004 to present: Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Partners Program, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.

  July 2002 to present: Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration and Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.

  March 2003 to present: Consultant, Clinical Research and Pharmacokinetics. Roxane Laboratories, Columbus Ohio.

  July 2002 to December 2003: Clinical Pharmacist, Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc., Columbus, Ohio.

  July 1999 to June 2002: Teaching Assistant, Clinical Pharmacokinetics I, II, and III, Advanced Clinical Pharmacokinetics, and Professional Practice Laboratory I. The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.
  
  July 1997 to June 2002: Staff pharmacist (part-time); The Kroger Co., Columbus, Ohio.

  September 1991 to July 1997: Assistant Pharmacy Manager; The Kroger Co., Columbus, Ohio.

  March 1990 to June 1991: Pharmacy Intern; Columbus Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

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