Career questions tagged pharmacy
What is the most fulfilling aspect of working as a pharmacist?
I am considering pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy and want to know what makes the job worth it. What is the most gratifying or rewarding characteristic of this career?
St Joseph
How do i become a good pharmsisct?
How do I become a good pharmacist.
LaGrange
I am interested in pharmacy. Is pharmacy school hard?
I am about to graduate from high school and am considering taking the prerequisites for pharmacy. I need to declare my major soon. Any suggestions on how to handle the prerequisites needed for pharmacy school?
Edinburg
What's my next step for the summer as a rising senior intending to major in pharmacology if most are not available?
Following up with my previous question on what part time job I can get for pharmacology, I tried applying for a pharmacy clerk position at a local Walgreen. However, Michigan law (where I'm at) says that we must have a high school diploma to get a job at a pharmacy. Same with most hospitals: most prefer if you are in college or have at least some medical experience. I am still waiting for a couple internship summer program results. I'm also trying to reach out to local college professors, research centers, and small pharmaceutical companies if they would let me intern over the summer, but I'm not so sure if they would take me in. I do have a great volunteer work though! Been going at it for the last couple months at a blood donation center :) Any other suggestions on what I can do over the summer to prepare myself for college?
Hudsonville
Can I work as a clinical pharmacy specialist and work for industry simultaneously? Am I being delusional??
Thinking Above and Beyond! I am a first-year pharmacy student who aspire to become clinical specialist. For context, I working in a hospital as a pharmacy intern. For now, I am interested in internal medicine, ambulatory care, and oncology. Between all three, oncology piques my interest the most. While being a clinical specialist is my goal, I was also wondering if I can also integrate myself in the industry world during or after practicing clinically; specifically in medical affairs. I would love some feedback or insight from any pharmacists within these roles, suggestions/ advice, or with some experience. Thank you for your time.
Fayetteville
What is a general guideline to becoming a pharmacist?
I am currently a senior in high school and college is around the corner. I want to have a rough plan for college and post-grad so I have better chances to become a pharmacist.
San FranciscoWhat part-time jobs should I take as a high schooler going into pharmacology?
I am a rising senior (18y) and want to become a pharmaceutical physician. I want to take a part time job or intern at a pharmacy, but I do not have license for an official pharm technician. What kind of job can I do?
HudsonvilleWhat major should I pursue if I want to become a pharmaceutical physician?
I am a rising senior who wants to become a pharmaceutical physician and go into research, but I am undecided which major I want to go into.
HudsonvilleHow to become Pharm Tech trainee to Certified Pharm Tech?
Hello, after doing my research and asking questions on career village, I decided to work as a Pharmacy Tech Trainee once I turn 16. After I get my TRAINEE license, what would I have to do or what would the process be for me to get my actual certification. Also, do I necessarily have to go to a pharmacy program/school for this? Thanks :)
WebsterHow to attain Pharmacy Assistant license in detail?
How (in fine detail and steps) do you get a state approved pharmacy assistant license, and what exactly is the difference between a CPhT and a Pharm. Assistant? Also do I need a license to work as a pharm assistant, and are there multiple ways or paths to getting the license?
University Place
What steps can I take to make the transition to a pharma career possible?
Hi, I am 40 years old , working as a production chemist in dental industry, 3 years back I completed MSc pharma course , and I want to transition my career to pharma. But , unfortunately not possible . I am not sure. I need guidance ? I need You
London
Out of these careers, what is the best?
If you are a PA, MA, NICU Nurse, Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant, please help me decide which of these I should pursue. I dont want to spend a lot on education but also make a good amount of money. So please let me know how much money and time I would spend on school for each, and how much will I make. Thanks.
Fort Lauderdale
How do you become a Pharmacy Technician?
Hello, I enrolled in a 6 month online course through NHA at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in January 2024 and finished August 2024. I passed my exam & received my candidate credentials in October. Since, I have been on a job hunt to work as a Pharmacy Technician. Many jobs I’ve applied to denied my application without cause. I need help with finding jobs in my career.
Marksville
How do you become pharmacy technician and registered nurse? When did you start your secondary education for this field? What made you choose this field? What's the benefits of your training and how does it help you to your day to day life?
When you become how long does it take for you to complete your program?
United StatesWhat's the work/life like as a pharmacy technician?
I'm at Job Corps entering the pharmacy tech field and I'm curious, once the work day is over does your job bleed into your private life? Are you on call? etc.
SpringdaleIs there a lot of down-time working as a pharmacy technician?
I'm at Job Corps entering the pharmacy tech field, and I get the sense the job is fairly laid back. Is my assumption correct?
SpringdaleWhat are some of the ups and downs working as a Pharmacy Technician?
I'm going to Job Corps and preparing to enter the Pharmacy Tech field and I'm looking for some tips on what the field is like!
Springdale
What kind of work is done in a pharmacy? What is your most favorite and least favorite part of working as a pharmacist? Why did you choose pharmacy as a career?
I'm currently starting trade school and I would like to get to know more information about the career I'm interested in getting into. I don't have any experience in working in a pharmacy, I've only worked retail before. I'm interested in getting into Pharmacy because I want to be able to help people in need. I hope to get a job at a hospital where I’ll hopefully make medicine for the patients that need it.
TroutdaleGood day Everyone, I would really appreciate if someone could kindly explain in great detail what the difference is between a career in pharmacology and a career in pharmacy . And I don't just mean salary wise, what can one do that the other absolutely can't, how are they both viewed in the workplace... and lots more. Initially, I thought that they were both the more or less on the same level but I've heard lots of things about the former being a less "noble" path and that sometimes they end up as Pharmacy Assistants. I'm hoping to get more of a real life perspective, because searching online has managed to confuse me even more. Thank you in anticipation.?
I'm a college student hoping to be able to see things clearly as they are in the real world.
Lagos
Are you happy and content working as a pharmacist?
Interested in the mental health of pharmacists
GreshamOn a scale of 1 through 10 how hard is pharmacy school and what type of work is done?
I am Interested
GreshamWhat are the pros and cons of working in a hospital pharmacy compared to a retail pharmacy?
I am interested in this line of work
GreshamHow do I begin my journey preparing for retail pharmacy
Throughout high school I've tried to keep pharmacy as my main goal but left options open like entrepreneurship. I want to do more than just science classes in school.
United States
Is pharmacy a good alternative to nursing ?
I’m working on college applications and I’ve noticed that getting into nursing school is harder these days—harder than getting into pharmacy from what I’ve seen. Therefore I’ve been thinking of pharmacy as a backup plan. How different is pharmacy from nursing? I feel like there is only one job you can do with pharmacy and that’s obviously a pharmacist, but can you do another job with that degree? I’ve also heard there has been a decrease in student demand in pharmacy overall? Does the job contain a high-stress environment? What do you do exactly on the job?
GlastonburyCan you give me any tips to guide me in the pharmaceutical path? ?
I want to stick to the medical/pharmaceutical field, but I have questions about it. What majors and/or classes would be best to take a for a pharmaceutical pathway? How do pharmacists identify the medication someone has to take? What tips can you give me that may help me out in the future? I'm currently taking classes such as AP chemistry and biotech 1, but are there any other classes I should take before something like medical school? I don't know anyone who is a pharmacists, and I'm looking for someone who can help me answer my questions and give me tips along the way.
San Francisco