Maryann Ziegler Skrabal, PharmD, CDCES

Professor

Professor

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Contact

MaryannSkrabal@creighton.edu
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Faculty
Pharmacy Practice
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
HLSB - Hixson Lied Science Building - 144

Maryann Ziegler Skrabal, PharmD, CDCES

Professor

Professor

Dr. Skrabal currently serves as Director, Office of Experiential Education, at Creighton. She has spent 18 years devoted to experiential education (EE), originally overseeing EE for distance students with the advent of the first entry-level distance pathway. She completed her Pharm.D. Degree and Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1994 & 1995. She then began her career at Creighton and precepted students in ambulatory at the VA focusing on cardiovascular disease and diabetes until transitioning full-time into experiential in 2002. Dr. Skrabal has published numerous articles and presented locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally on experiential issues. Her EE scholarship focuses on assessing the experiential environment at pharmacy practice sites around the country and preceptor development. Dr. Skrabal resides in Omaha with her husband, John, also a pharmacist, and has 3 children, Lauren, Logan, and Luke. She enjoys running, yoga, and being a spectator for college sports, especially Husker Football & Volleyball and Husker & Bluejay Basketball.

Teaching Interests

  • Experiential Education (Preceptor Development), Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipids, and Immunizations.

Research Focus

Experiential Education; Preceptor Development, Assessment of experiential environment at pharmacy practice sites around the country. 

Department

Pharmacy Practice

Position

Professor

Books

  • Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Beardsley RS, Kimberlin CL. Author, Book Chapter 12:“Interprofessional Collaboration and Effective Communication Skills.” Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia 2019
  • Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Beardsley RS, Kimberlin CL. Author, Book Chapter 10: Strategies to Meet Specific Needs. Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia. 2019
  • Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Beardsley RS, Kimberlin CL. Author, Book Chapter 9: “Medication Safety and Communication Skills.” Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia 2019
  • Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Beardsley RS, Kimberlin CL. Author, Book Chapter 8: “Helping Patients Manage Therapeutic Regimens.” Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia. 2019
  • Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Beardsley RS, Kimberlin CL. Author, Book Chapter 1: “PatientCentered Communication in Pharmacy Practice.” Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7 th edition. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia. 2019
  • Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition
    RS Beardsley, Beardsley RS, Skrabal MZ, Kimberlin CL, editors. Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice, 7th edition. Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia. Lead author, Chapters 1, 8, 9, 10 & 12 Secondary author, Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 14 2019
  • Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
    Skrabal, MZ, and Knezevich EA: Author, Book Chapter 20: “Endocrine System.” Patient Assessment in Pharmacy Practice textbook, third edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Jones/Knezevich – Published in 2015. Pages 366-406., p. 366-406 2015
  • Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
    Skrabal, MZ, and Teply RA: Author, Book Chapter 12: Cardiovascular System.” Patient Assessment in Pharmacy Practice textbook, third edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Jones/Knezevich – Published in 2015. Pages 213-243., p. 213-243 2015

Articles

  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Koh-Knox Sharp C, Palombi L, Tiemeier AM, Walker PC, Devine T, Spencer SA, Coover KL, and Tran TH. A Multi-Site Qualitative Study Examining Pharmacy Student Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis. Am J Pharm Educ. 2021;85(6). DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe8515
    85, p. 519-529 2021
  • Journal of Pharmacy Practice
    ND White, White ND, Galt K, Ridgway JE, Skrabal MZ, Jones R, , Willman CC. Prevalence and Impact of Pharmacy Students as Patient Care Extenders in Medically Underserved Community Pharmacies. Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2019;October DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0897190019881063.
    34 2019
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Jones RM, Coover KL. Innovative Approaches to Meeting Experiential Requirements during COVID-19. AACP Experiential Education Section Newsletter, Volume 8, Issue 1 (Winter 2020).
    8 2019
  • American Health and Drug Benefits
    ND White, White ND, Lenz TL, Skrabal MZ, Skradski JJ, Lipari L. Long-Term Outcomes of a Cardiovascular and Diabetes Risk-Reduction Program Initiated by a Self-Insured Employer. Am Health Drug Benefits 2018;11(4):177-183.www.AHDBonline.com
    11, p. 177-183 2018
  • Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
    White, Nicole D., Lenz, Thomas L., Skrabal, Maryann Z., Faulkner, Michele A., Skradski, Jessica J., Southard, Leslie A., Popken, Derek E. Comparison of cardiovascular risk calculation tools in pharmacy practice
    53, p. 408-413 2013
  • AACP Experiential Education Newsletter
    Skrabal MZ, Stelter N. Editors: Cox CD, and Culhane NS. AACP Preceptor Development Task Force. AACP Experiential Education Newsletter. 2013:1(1):3.
    1(1), p. 3 2013
  • Journal of Interprofessional Care
    Lenz, T. L., Gillespie, N. D., Skrabal, M. Z., Faulkner, M. A., Skradski, J. J., Ferguson, L. A., Pagenkemper, J. J., Moore, G. A., Jorgensen, D. Using employee experts to offer an interprofessional diabetes risk reduction program to fellow employees 2012
  • Innovations in Pharmacy
    Lenz, T. L., Gillespie, N. D., Skrabal, M. Z., Faulkner, Michele A., Qi, Yongyue, Coleman, Abby W., Skradski, Jessica J. Health-related quality of life impact in employees participating in a pharmacist-run risk reduction program.
    3, p. Article 94 (1-8) 2012
  • Innovations in Pharmacy
    Lenz, T. L., Gillespie, ND, Faulkner, MA, Qi, Yongyue, Skradski, Jessica J., Skrabal, Maryann Z., Larson, Jessica C. Lifestyle medicine related cardiovascular risk factor changes in employees participating in a pharmacist-run risk reduction program.
    3, p. Article 93 (1-8). 2012
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    Skrabal, Maryann Z., Turner, Paul D., Jones, Rhonda M., Tilleman, Jennifer A., Coover, Kelli L. Portfolio Use and Practices in US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy
    76, p. 46-46 2012
  • Journal of Pharmacy Practice
    Skrabal, Maryann Z., Jones, Rhonda M., Walters, Ryan W., Nemire, Ruth E., Soltis, Denise A., Kahaleh, Abby A., Hritcko, Philip M., Boyle, Cynthia J., Assemi, Mitra, Turner, Paul D. National Survey of Volunteer Pharmacy Preceptors: Effects of Region, Practice Setting, and Population Density on Responses
    23, p. 265-272 2010
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    Skrabal, M. Z., Jones, R. M., Nemire, R. E., Boyle, C. J., Assemi, M., Kahaleh, A. A., Soltis, D. A., Allen, R. E., Hritcko, P. M., O'Sullivan, T. A., Destache, C. J. National survey of volunteer pharmacy preceptors
    72, p. 112 2008
  • American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
    Chock, A., Faulkner, M. A., Skrabal, M. Z. Effects of prednisone on the International Normalized Ratio (vol 63, pg 2354, 2006)
    64, p. 130-130 2007
  • Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
    Skrabal, M. Z., Kahaleh, A. A., Nemire, R. E., Boxer, H., Broshes, Z., Harris, M., Cardello, E. Preceptors' perspectives on benefits of precepting student pharmacists to students, preceptors, and the profession. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2006;46:605-612.
    46, p. 605-612 2006
  • American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
    Stading, J. A., Chock, A. W., Skrabal, M. Z., Faulkner, M. A. Development of diabetes after gatifloxacin therapy. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2005;62:293-5.
    62, p. 2293-2295 2005
  • American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
    Skrabal, M. Z. Lack of association between fexofenadine and rhabdomyolysis (letter). Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2004;61(7):April.
    61, p. 725 2004
  • Southern Medical Journal
    Skrabal, M. Z., Stading, J. A., Monaghan, M. S. Rhabdomyolysis associated with simvastatin-nefazodone therapy. South Med J. 2003;96(10):1034-5.
    96, p. 1034-1035 2003
  • American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
    Skrabal, M. Z., Stading, J. A., Cannella, C. A., Monaghan, M. S. Two cases of rhabdomyolysis associated with high-dose simvastatin. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2003;60(6):578-81.
    60, p. 578-581 2003
  • American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
    Stading, J. A., Skrabal, M. Z., Faulkner, M. A. Seven cases of interaction between warfarin and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2001;58(Nov1):2076-80.
    58, p. 2076-2080 2001
  • Pharmacotherapy
    Skrabal, M. Z., Stading, J. A., Behmer-Miller, K. A., Hilleman, D. E. Advances in the treatment of congestive heart failure: New approaches for an old disease. Pharmacotherapy 2000;20(7):787-804.
    20, p. 787-804 2000
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    Monaghan, M. S., Turner, P. D., Skrabal, M. Z., Jones, R. M. Evaluating the format and effectiveness of a disease state management training program for diabetes. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2000;64(2):181-184.
    64, p. 181-184 2000

Publications

  • MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Foral PA, Jones RM, Fuji KT, Coover KL, Ryan-Haddad AM, White ND. Evaluation of a Novel IPPE to Increase Student Confidence Before APPEs. Poster presented at AACP Virtual Pharmacy Education Meeting 2021 (originally scheduled for Toronto, Canada). July 19-22, 2021. 2021
  • MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Foral PA, Jones RM, Fuji KT, Coover KL, Ryan-Haddad AM, White ND. Preceptor Perceptions of a Novel IPPE to Increase Student Preparedness Before APPEs. Poster presented at AACP Virtual Pharmacy Education Meeting 2021 (originally scheduled for Toronto, Canada). July 19-22, 2021. 2021
  • Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy
    J Shtaynberg, Shtaynberg J, Skrabal M, Oswald CL, Clarke C, Clauson A, Gilliam E, Jarrett JB, Kanmaz T, Prisco J, Ruehter V. Assessment of APPE Grading Schemes used by ACPE-accredited Pharmacy Schools and Colleges. Encore poster presented at 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Dallas, Texas (Virtual). October 28, 2020. JACCP. 2020; 3(8):1673.
    3, p. 1673 2020
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy
    PA Foral, Foral PA, Jones RM, Fuji KT, Skrabal M, Coover KL, Ryan-Haddad AM, White ND. Evaluation of an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience to Reinforce Student Learning and Increase Student Confidence Immediately Prior to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences Amid a COVID-19 Pandemic. 2020 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Dallas, Texas (Virtual), October 28, 2020. 2020
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Palombi LC, Koh-Knox Sharp CP, et al. How Should Schools Better Prepare Students to Combat Opioid Crisis? Results from Student Focus Groups. Poster accepted for presentation at AACP Annual Meeting, Virtual Pharmacy Education 2020, July 2020. (Originally scheduled for Long Beach, CA). Am J Pharm Educ June 2020; 84 (6) ajpe8220; DOI:https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe8220
    84, p. 734-837 2020
  • MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Shtaynberg J, Oswald CL, et al. Assessment of APPE Grading Schemes: Implications of Residency Placement. Encore poster presented at ASHP 2019 National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 18, 2019 & October 19, 2019 2019
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    J Shtaynberg, Shtaynberg J, Skrabal MZ, Oswald CL, et al. Assessment of Grading Schemes Used by ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Schools and Colleges. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 15, 2019. Am J Pharm Educ 2019;83 (5) 7654; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe7654
    83, p. 908-1117 2019
  • ND White, White N, Galt K, Skrabal M, Jones R, Ridgway J. Evaluation of Student Pharmacists as Patient Care Extenders in Medically Underserved Community Pharmacies. Poster presented at APhA Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, March 17, 2018. 2018
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Jones RM, Coover KL, Anderson KJ, Ryan-Haddad AM. Incorporation of Interprofessional Education Within Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs). Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, July 16, 2017. Am J Pharm Educ 2017;81(5): Article S5:34. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe815S5
    81 2017
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Jorgensen D, Janky G, Jones RM, Ryan-Haddad AM. Interprofessional Education: Chaplain Shadowing Experience during Clinical Experiences. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, July 16, 2017. Am J Pharm Educ 2017;81(5): Article S5:35. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe815S5
    81 2017
  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    MZ Skrabal, Skrabal MZ, Downs GE, Carter RA, Eagerton DH, Franson KL, Hritcko PM, Kissack JC, Ruble J, Torrado C. Marijuana Use Task Force (MUTF): Considerations for Schools Regarding Marijuana Use by Students. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, July 25, 2016. Am J Pharm Educ 2016; 80(5): Article S2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe805S2
    81 2017
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Skrabal MZ, DelMonte K, Henry RM, Meny LM, and Zapantis A. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, National Harbor, Maryland, July 12, 2015. Am J Pharm Educ 2015;79(5):Article S4:26.
    79(5), p. S4:26 2015
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Stelter NL, Skrabal MZ, Cardello, EA, Colbert J, Hix MD, Kieser MA, Seeger CM, Talber RL, Weitzel KW. Highlights of a National Preceptor Development Survey Based on Practice Setting Preferences. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Grapevine, Texas, July X, 2014. Am J Pharm Educ 2014;78(5):Article 111:22.
    78(5), p. 111:22 2014
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Skrabal MZ, Jones RM, Coover KL, Monaghan MS. An Evaluation of Student-Initiated APPE Change Requests for 2012-2013. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 15, 2013. Am J Pharm Educ 2013;77(5):Article 109:18.
    77(5), p. 109:18 2013
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Skrabal MZ, Stelter NL, Seeger CM, Kieser MA, Hix MD, Weitzel KW, Cardello EA, Talbert RL, Turner PD. The Current State and Needs of Preceptor Development Training: Results of a National Preceptor Development Survey. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 15, 2013. Am J Pharm Educ 2013;77(5):Article 109:33.
    77(5), p. 109:33 2013
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Jones, RM, Coover KL, Skrabal MZ, Anderson K, Miller T. Student Reflections Regarding Introductory Shadow Visit Experiences. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, Kissimmee, Florida, July 15, 2012. Am J Pharm Educ 2012;76(5):Article 99.
    76(5), p. 99 2012
  • Faulkner, MA, Gillespie ND, Lenz TL, Skrabal MZ. Effect of a Pharmacist-Run Worksite Diabetes Management Program on Employee Productivity. Poster presented at ASHP Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, June 11, 2012. 2012
  • Innovations in Pharmacy
    Lenz TL, Gillespie ND, Faulkner MA, Skrabal MZ, Skradski JJ, Qi Y, and Larson JC. Lifestyle Medicine-Related Cardiovascular Risk Factor Changes in Employees Participating in a Pharmacist-Run Risk Reduction Program. INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy. 2012;3(4):Article 93.
    3(4), p. 93 2012
  • Faulkner MA, Lenz TL, Gillespie ND, Skrabal MZ, Skradski JJ. Creation of a Pharmacist-Driven Risk Reduction Program for University Employees with Diabetes. Poster presented at ASHP Midyear Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 6, 2011. Published vol.2011, P-439(E). 2011
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Soltis DA, Skrabal MZ, Stelter NL, Talbert RL, Hix M, Katsiyiannis M, Lapidus M, Bond I, Seeger CM, Marken PA. The Current State of Preceptor Development: Results of a Survey by the Preceptor Development Task Force. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, July 11, 2011. Am J Pharm Educ 2011;75(5):Article 105.
    75(5), p. 105 2011
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Lapidus M, Bond I, Seeger CM, Soltis DA, Stelter NL, Skrabal MZ, Talbert RL, Hix M, Katsiyiannis M, Marken PA. Library Resources and Services for Preceptors: What the AACP Preceptor Development Taskforce Recommends? Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, July 11, 2011. Am J Pharm Educ 2011;75(5):Article 105.
    75(5), p. 105 2011
  • American Journal of Pharmacy Education
    Jones RM, Coover KL, Skrabal MZ, Anderson K, Miller T, Monaghan MS. Faculty Workload Associated with Establishing IPPE Distance Pathway Sites. Poster presented at AACP Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, July 11, 2011. Am J Pharm Educ 2011;75(5):Article 105.
    75(5), p. 105 2011

Consulting

  • Lifestyle Coach -- Cardiovascular and Diabetes Risk Reduction Program
    Provide services for lifestyle medicine program offered to Creighton University employees to improve health and wellness.
    2010 - 2010