pharmacist

I am choosing between dentistry and pharmacy. My gpa is around 3.4. What are the advantages of both? Pharmacy seems like an easier job which is something im looking for, although I hear the market is becoming saturated. On the other hand, dentists have the highest suicide rate, so that job...

I don't know if this is the right thread to be posting this but I need help with choosing a career. I am currently a high school student (not sure if that matters or not) with a 4.3 GPA. Im deeply interested in pursuing pharmacy or a career as an anesthesiologist assistant, but im not really...

Hello everyone, I am currently a sophomore at university and I am on the pre-pharmacy track. I am a chemistry and psychology major (also a prospective biology minor due to successful completion of pre-pharmacy pre-requisites simultaneously completing a biology minor at my institution). I want...

Are there any pharmacist jobs in GA? Ive been trying smaller cities outside of Atlanta like Dallas, Acworth, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Lithia Springs, Douglasville etc with no luck with any chain pharmacies. I worked for WAGS as an intern before and really loved it but had to relocated to GA...

Hello, everyone! Last night for my microeconomics class, I had to look up BLS data on pharmacy. I couldn't believe how oblivious I was for not noticing the absolute saturation and decrease in demand for the field until last night. I really need some input on what other fields I can do with a...

Hi I have an assignment that requires for me to interview a pharmacist for about 45 mins, through skpe. ok now im very desperate, just through text will be fine too please help me... I've already ask around in local pharmacies but everyone is busy until next week but I need to really get the...

First off I want to say hey to everyone since I am new to these forums. To give a little background, I just graduated with my bachelors degree in exercise science over here on the east coast. My plan for the longest time has been to go onto pa school and hopefully work more in the sports...

Does anyone know if any Mt. Sinai hospitals in NYC schedule 10-hour staff pharmacist shifts (day, evening or graveyard) as opposed to the standard 8-hour shift?

Compounding pharmacy located in Texas looking for new pharmacist. Job training provided. New pharmacy school graduates welcome to apply. Foreign students graduating from US institutions also welcome to apply. H1B Visa sponsorship available. Those graduating Spring of 2017 also welcome to apply...

Hi guys, I just received my ECE report and wanted to know if I have a chance at being eligible for the FPGEE My report says that I have the United States equivalent of: -One year of undergraduate study -Bachelor degree, major area of study: Pharmaceutical Science I did my GCE international A...

Just curious if anyone has applied/ completed a residency after being a pharmacist for many years?

Hello! I recently submitted my PharmCAS application and I wonder how long it usually take for schools to receive it. I'm also waiting for the supplemental application, but it says I won't receive it until the school that I'm applying to has my PharmCAS application. Thanks!

Hi guys! Sorry if I posted this on the wrong forum, but I felt like someone would know here. I'm currently an undergraduate, first year in second semester. I really want to set my mind on one field and focus on that early on, and I've been indecisive in between pharmacist or anesthesiologist...

Does anyone here works at a WAGS that is open 8 am - midnight or even 6 am - midnight? Could you tell me what your schedule usually is, what shifts you work, and how many days a week there are mid-shift rphs? My store Monday - Wednesday has 3 pharmacists, 7 am - 2/3, 10 am to 5/6, and 4 -...

Hey all! I was a Pharm tech at cvs it was first job, I then worked for an independent pharmacy. I got hired in at Walmart and I almost cried every single break. They don't care about their employees and it was just a whole different world. It almost made me change my mind about pharmacy school...

Hi everyone, I want to get an idea of what pharmacy school is like. Do all the students take the same courses there first year of pharmacy school and how many credits do they take? I'm in undergrad and I take 12 credits each semester to make me full time but I don't schedule so many difficult...

Can someone pls. Describe a typical day of a pharmacist that works for a call center. I'd appreciate the info. Thanks.

I have taken the Florida MPJE 3 times and made a 72, 73, 73 consecutively. Is the score review worth doing? Or has anyone heard any stories about going through score review? Thanks

Looking for a SP for an independent pharmacy in Long Island, NY (Suffolk). System is BestRx. Current schedule M-F 9:30am - 4:30pm but may change soon.

for pharmacists that work at cvs: if you were interested in transitioning to home infusion/coram, how likely are you to get that job? does cvs have any training in home infusion? do you have a better chance of getting into Coram if you're already a pharmacist at cvs? what is it like working...

Hi all PharmD candidates, class of 2017. I know this time of the year P4s are going to have interviews with different companies for pharmacist positions. I am particularly interested in retail/grocery pharmacies in MAryland. My question is that do you or someone you know have received any...

Good morning everyone! I've been an active reader on SDN forums for a very long time. My searches consist of "what are my chances, low gpa pharmacy schools, etc." But I thought I would create my own and see what you guys' opinions are. I graduated from UT with a degree in Economics and minored...

Been holding out, but finally got an offer (so excited)!!! Realized I lack perspective, thus was hoping for insights. Whats the average yearly full time pharmacist salary now a days? I was offered ~$120k/yr Whats the average sign on bonus / inconvenience of having to move bonus? I was...

Hello SDN. I'm a high school student who is considering becoming a pharmacist. I still have a ways to go, so I decided to do some research, and found a plethora of information about the pharmacy market saturation. I'm here to either confirm or deny my suspicions, and this looks like a trusted...

Hello pharmacists! If anyone out there has experience in either of these fields (managed care vs. am care), please if you could shed some light on the job opportunities for each of these fields currently and in the future. I am currently a retail pharmacist who's looking into doing a...

Hello:) I am currently a full time retail pharmacist. Unfortunately having major health issues that has affected my legs & feet. Its gotten so bad I can barely stand or walk. :( As of right now, they believe it may be an autoimmune disorder. Does anyone have advice for me as to what my next...

Hi, So I feel that if I was doing very well answering questions about a specific case...it would lead to a select all that apply. However, while I did have many cases of which were followed by 4 questions or so - it did not always result in select all. Is the fact I had only 10-15 select all a...

It has been quite some time on here since I've seen any posts or comments about working at Safeway as a pharmacist. Can anyone who works at Safeway or has worked there give any insight as to whether to take a position at Safeway as a pharmacist. Is the pharmacist expected to be the cashier also...

Since not a lot of threads exist about NAPLEX 2016, I'll share about my experience... I'm a 2016 grad, I was a decent student in school, but absolutely TANKED my last year (seriously, my GPA for both semesters went from like a 3.5 to a 2.7 LOL) and I am a HORRIBLE test taker. But I have great...

For those that have taken the pcat more than once...what did you do different that improved/reduced your scores? Any advice /strategy for someone planning to retake the Pcat?

I took the PCAT today for the first time. My preliminary report showed that I am in the 74th percentile. My current GPA is 3.511. I will be doing the University of Kentucky's early decision process this fall. I have 2.5 years of Pharmacy technician experience, in addition to some shadowing...

Just came across this guide the other day and thought it was pretty neat to have a pharmacy-focused LGBTQ healthcare resource. Not to mention, I'm usually pretty skeptical of HRC, but it seems like they did a decent job with this (basic) guide...

Just wondering if ANYONE who applied for an AZ RPh license and has passed both of their exams has gotten the invoice in the mail? I took both of my exams in the middle of June and found out I passed them both very quickly. I have not, however, received my license voucher yet. It has been over a...

Pharmacy is an evolving profession. Over the years pharmacists have found new ways to leverage their status as experts in medication therapy to create new pharmacy careers that have significantly improved patient care and advanced the pharmacy profession. Learn about 22 jobs and careers for...

Hi, please read the whole thing. It really does mean a lot to me. I am an aspiring physician. Of course, life doesn't come off that easily. My father was born in Vietnam, at the bottom of the economy. He used the floor as paper because he couldn't afford any, and didn't take food on the table...

Hello!! I"m studying for the pharm tech exam right now and I'm confused about what the pharm tech can actually do regarding controlled substances. The book i'm studying tells me I can add info(patients address, med conditions, etc) to the prescription forms except for C-II. So that means I can...

Hi Y'all, I'm somewhat flustered right now, and would like some advise. I recently talked to my adviser and she told me there is no possible way I can get into Pharmacy school and that I should change my major. I wanted to maybe get some advise on what you guys think. I am currently just...

Hello everyone, this is my first post and it's a long one. I am currently 19 years old and am having some serious doubts about my career path and I would really just love some input. I have wanted to be a small animal (dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, ect...) vet all of my life, so I thought I...

Hello , i am looking for tips on how to get internship for foreign graduates ( with fpgee certificate) in GA. Is there any location you will find it quickly? to those who already have one, i would like to know their experience on the search, how did you managed to get that? are you paid for...

I accepted an offer from Walgreens today for a sp8 floater position. However it was just a standard offer letter that only stated the salary and nothing about benefits, vacations, sick days, etc. I searched on SDN and have found pretty useful information regarding those. But I still have so many...