Mikayla L . Spangler, PharmD, BCPS

Department

Pharmacy Practice

Position

Associate Professor

Presentations

• Spangler M. Clinical Pearls: OTC Medications. Invited presentation to pharmacists at the 2017 Midwest Pharmacy Expo, Des Moines, IA. February 18, 2017. 2017
• Spangler M. Clinical Pearls: OTC Medications. Invited presentation to pharmacists at the 2017 Midwest Pharmacy Expo, Des Moines, IA. February 18, 2017. 2017
• Neighbors K, Worth B, Knezevich K, Spangler M. For the greater good: pharmacy student interventions to optimize therapy and cost savings at Healing Gift Free Clinic. American Society of Healthsystems Pharmacists 2016 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. 2016
• Spangler M. Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for the Pharmacy Explorers Program for high school students, Omaha, NE. April 25, 2015. 2015
• Spangler M. Alphabet Soup: Use of SGLT-2, DPP-4, and GLP-1s for Diabetes. Invited presentation to pharmacists at the 2015 Midwest Pharmacy Expo, Des Moines, IA. February 14, 2015. 2015
• Spangler M, Klug L. Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for the HyVee Explorers Program for high school students, Omaha, NE. July 11, 2014. 2014
• Spangler M. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia guideline update. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for third year pharmacy students, Omaha, NE. February 25, 2014. 2014
• Spangler M. New Guidelines for Treatment of Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension. Invited presentation at the Creighton University Family Medicine Residency Friday Conference, Omaha, NE. January 17, 2014. 2014
• Spangler M. Drugs During Pregnancy: Risk Assessment and Medication Recommendations. Invited presentation at the Creighton University Family Medicine Residency Friday Conference, Omaha, NE. August 23, 2013. 2013
• Spangler M. Medications to Improve Incretin Function. Invited presentation at Alegent Creighton Clinic- Lakeside Family Medicine Providers Meeting, Omaha, NE. July 19, 2013. 2013
• Spangler M. Medications to Improve Incretin Function. Invited presentation at Alegent Creighton Clinic- Lakeside Family Medicine Providers Meeting, Omaha, NE. July 19, 2013. 2013
• Spangler M. Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice. Invited presentation at Metro Omaha Coders Association Spring Workshop, Omaha, NE. May 17, 2013. 2013
• Spangler M. Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice. Invited presentation at Metro Omaha Coders Association Spring Workshop, Omaha, NE. May 17, 2013. 2013
• Spangler M. Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Review. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions NAPLEX review course to fourth year pharmacy students, Omaha, NE. May 2, 2013. 2013
• Spangler M. Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Review. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions NAPLEX review course to fourth year pharmacy students, Omaha, NE. May 2, 2013. 2013
• Malcom H, Teply R, Spangler M, Klug L. Depression and medication taking behavior. St. Albert's Day/University Research Day, Creighton University. Omaha, NE, March 26, 2013. 2013
• Teply R, Spangler M, Klug L, Tilleman J, Coover K. Evaluation of the impact of instruction and feedback on reflective responses completed by 4th year pharmacy students on their ambulatory care advanced pharmacy practice experience. American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2013 Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. Abstract: Pharmacother 2013; 33 (10): e197. 2013
• Spangler M. Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Review. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions NAPLEX review course to fourth year pharmacy students, Omaha, NE. May 3, 2012. 2012
• Spangler M. Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Review. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions NAPLEX review course to fourth year pharmacy students, Omaha, NE. May 3, 2012. 2012
• Spangler M. Weight Loss in Diabetes- It IS Possible. Invited presentation to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians at the 4th annual Obesity 360° Conference, Omaha, NE. March 18, 2011. 2011
• Spangler M. Weight Loss in Diabetes- It IS Possible. Invited presentation to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians at the 4th annual Obesity 360 Conference, Omaha, NE. March 18, 2011. 2011
• Ahmad R, Spangler M, Saxena S. The effect of continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea on type 2 diabetes, hypertension and an abnormal lipid profile. Poster presentation on research in progress at the 2011 North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, 2011. Banff, Alberta, Canada. Abstract: Family Medicine 2012; 44(Suppl 1). Available at: http://www.stfm.org/fmsup/napcrg/fmconferencesupplement.cfm?confid=137 2011
• Spangler M. Ambulatory Care Pharmacy. Invited presentation at Creighton University's chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists meeting to pharmacy students, Omaha, NE. October 13, 2010. 2010
• Spangler M, Knezevich E. Motivational Interviewing. Invited presentation at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Faculty Development Session to occupational therapy, physical therapy and pharmacy faculty, Omaha, NE. July 13, 2010. 2010
• Spangler M. Finally (or just about) Exciting New Weight Loss Drugs. Invited presentation to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians at the 3rd annual Obesity 360° Conference, Omaha, NE. March 19, 2010. 2010
• Spangler M. The New Meds on the Block. Invited presentation at the Creighton University Family Medicine Residency Friday Conference, Omaha, NE. October 9, 2009. 2009
• Spangler M. The New Meds on the Block. Invited presentation at the 2009 Primary Care Update to primary care physicians, Okoboji, IA. May 22, 2009 2009
• Spangler M. Practical Pharmacology- What to Use and What Not to Use. Invited presentation to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians at the 2nd annual Obesity 360° Conference, Omaha, NE. March 20, 2009. 2009
• Spangler M. Practical Pharmacology- What to Use and What Not to Use. Invited presentation to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dietitians at the 1st annual Obesity 360° Conference, Omaha, NE. March 7, 2008. 2008
• Spangler M. Evaluation of Diabetes Outcomes and Management in a Multidisciplinary Diabetes Clinic Compared to Usual Care. Presented at the 33rd Annual Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference to pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists, Omaha, NE. April 30, 2007. 2007
• Spangler M. The Calcium Controversy: Does it really reduce fracture risk? Invited presentation at Geriatric Grand Rounds to physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists, UIHC, Iowa City, IA. February 28, 2007. 2007
• Spangler M. Current Controversies in the Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis. Invited presentation at the Johnson County Pharmacy Association Meeting to pharmacists, Iowa City, IA. January 23, 2007. 2007
• Spangler M, Horner K, Hemerson P, Bramble A, Phillips BB, Newkirk E, McDanel D. Use of a bleeding risk assessment tool in an anticoagulation service. The 8th Annual Research Achievement Symposium and Poster Session 2007, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA. 2007
• Spangler M. Evaluation of Diabetes Outcomes and Management in a Multidisciplinary Diabetes Clinic Compared to Usual Care. Presented at the 32nd Annual Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference to pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists, Omaha, NE. April 29, 2006. 2006
• Spangler M. Bridging with Low Molecular Weight Heparin. Presented to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy residents, UIHC, Iowa City, IA. October 27, 2005. 2005
• Spangler M. Anticoagulation in Patients with Prothrombin 20210A Gene Mutation. Presented to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy residents, UIHC, Iowa City, IA. August 18, 2005. 2005
• Spangler M, Phillips BB, Newkirk E, McDanel D. Evaluation of diabetes outcomes and management in a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic compared to usual care. The 7th Annual Research Achievement Symposium and Poster Session 2006, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA.
• Spangler M, Sheeley E, Phillips BB, Newkirk E, McDanel D. Evaluation of diabetes outcomes and management in a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic compared to usual care. The 8th Annual Research Achievement Symposium and Poster Session 2007, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA.
• Rafiq N, Jyoti K, Spangler M, Saxena SK. Pheochromocytoma: a family practice perspective. Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians 61st Annual Scientific Assembly, 2009. Lincoln, NE.
• Shah D, Agarwal S, Spangler M, Saxena SK. Obstructive sleep apnea: a family practice perspective. Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians 61st Annual Scientific Assembly, 2009. Lincoln, NE
• Neighbors K, Worth B, Knezevich K, Spangler M. For the greater good: pharmacy student interventions to optimize therapy and cost savings at Healing Gift Free Clinic. American Society of Healthsystems Pharmacists 2016 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
• Elsasser GN, Christensen KR, Spangler M, Clark B, Davis R, Young WW. Facilitating distance student participation on a pharmacy admission committee via web-cam technology. 110th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2009. Boston, MA.
• Packard K, Spangler M, Sexson E, Lust WE, Walters R. Impact of a cardiovascular risk screening and health promotion service learning course. 110th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2009. Boston, MA.
• Spangler M, Newkirk E, McDanel D, Phillips BB. Evaluation of diabetes outcomes and management in a multidisciplinary diabetes management clinic compared to usual care. American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2007 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
• Spangler M, Phillips BB, Newkirk E, McDanel D. Evaluation of patient outcomes and management in a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic compared to usual care. University HealthSystem Consortium Pharmacy Council Meeting 2006, Anaheim, CA.
• Spangler M, Phillips BB, Newkirk E, McDanel D. Evaluation of patient outcomes and management in a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic compared to usual care. University HealthSystem Consortium Pharmacy Council Meeting 2005, Las Vegas, NV.

Awards

• Faculty Excellence in Leadership Award
  Phi Lambda Sigma Alpha Mu Chapter
• Excellence in Scholarly Activity Award
  Department of Family Medicine Creighton University
• Educator of the Year
  Creighton University School of Pharmacy Class of 2015

Consulting

• Services Collaborative Creighton University
  team participant
  • National task force to improve Medicare insured patient outcomes through clinical pharmacy services
  Health Resources and Services Administration Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy
  2012 - 2013