Getting hours before licensure

[kendrick lamar]

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I talked to a pharmacist at my APPE rotation and she said a couple of places these days stopped doing grad internships. I'm looking at some state licensure requirements and seeing that some states require from 500-750 hours out of 1500 to be not from an academic program. How can one make-up for these hours before being officially licensed? The pharmacist said I could try volunteering at health fairs or flu shot clinics, but that would still not make up for that many hours I would think. I submitted an app for a free health clinic too and still no word. Might try my school's health services soon. Any ideas from people who are working now without having a job during school?

 

[Corpseman]

I talked to a pharmacist at my APPE rotation and she said a couple of places these days stopped doing grad internships. I'm looking at some state licensure requirements and seeing that some states require from 500-750 hours out of 1500 to be not from an academic program. How can one make-up for these hours before being officially licensed? The pharmacist said I could try volunteering at health fairs or flu shot clinics, but that would still not make up for that many hours I would think. I submitted an app for a free health clinic too and still no word. Might try my school's health services soon. Any ideas from people who are working now without having a job during school?

The only state that I see that requires that is Virginia, which requires 300 hours outside of school.

 

[ericn2k3]

PA requires 1500 hours before sitting for license. 750 from school and 750 outside.

 

[kendrick lamar]

Ya, I was looking at PAs requirements. Varies a lot b/w states so I was wondering

 

[Corpseman]

PA requires 1500 hours before sitting for license. 750 from school and 750 outside.

Ah, I was going off of

http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/pharmacistchart.pdf

But, I just realized it was for foreign students,

 

[fiestychix03]

Ah, I was going off of

http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/pharmacistchart.pdf

But, I just realized it was for foreign students,

Correction it's for ALL students not just foreign. I'm from MD and luckily I worked throughout school so this wasn't an issue for me.

 

[Corpseman]

Correction it's for ALL students not just foreign. I'm from MD and luckily I worked throughout school so this wasn't an issue for me.

It is not accurate for all students, apparently.

For PA, it just says 1500 hours, not half from school and half from whatever else.


It does have some great info though for all students.

 

[fiestychix03]

It is not accurate for all students, apparently.

For PA, it just says 1500 hours, not half from school and half from whatever else.

It does have some great info though for all students.

I am telling you it is true because I am in the process of being a licensed pharmacist in PA right now. I just graduated and the board of pharmacy CLEARLY STATES you NEED 750 hours from OUT OF SCHOOL WORK and 750 through school, trust me on this one 🙂

 

[Corpseman]

I am telling you it is true because I am in the process of being a licensed pharmacist in PA right now. I just graduated and the board of pharmacy CLEARLY STATES you NEED 750 hours from OUT OF SCHOOL WORK and 750 through school, trust me on this one 🙂

I think we are talking about two different things,

 

[kendrick lamar]

Ya I'm pretty sure the requirement is 750 non-school hours. I'm wondering how I can get it or what counts as "non-school hours". I did work in an EMS for a while, but that wasn't pharmacy related except that i used a BP cuff and glucometer lol (great pre-hospital learning experience tho wish I got my EMT license.) otherwise, the only thing I can think of is volunteering at the free clinic or this naval clinic near my house. Most places never get back to me but I guess I should start cold calling like crazy

 

[trailerpark]

Ya I'm pretty sure the requirement is 750 non-school hours. I'm wondering how I can get it or what counts as "non-school hours". I did work in an EMS for a while, but that wasn't pharmacy related except that i used a BP cuff and glucometer lol (great pre-hospital learning experience tho wish I got my EMT license.) otherwise, the only thing I can think of is volunteering at the free clinic or this naval clinic near my house. Most places never get back to me but I guess I should start cold calling like crazy

I go to school in PA too and yes you definitely need 750 non school hours, although that is supposed to change to 500 soon with a new law, but try contacting your IPPE preceptors. That's how I got an internship and have done about 300 paid hours with them. I know Rite Aid still does 3 months of grad internship so there's 480 hours right there if you get hired by them.

 

[cjb56]

I go to school in PA too and yes you definitely need 750 non school hours, although that is supposed to change to 500 soon with a new law, but try contacting your IPPE preceptors. That's how I got an internship and have done about 300 paid hours with them. I know Rite Aid still does 3 months of grad internship so there's 480 hours right there if you get hired by them.

This is 100% true if you want a PA license after graduation. The state board only certifies 750 hours of your school-sponsored internships (IPPE and APPE), and you need the other 750 from outside of school. They are looking at lowering the outside total to 500 hours, as was mentioned above.

 

[tootoo30]

If you do not have the hours by graduation, you can still take the NAPLEX but they hold your license until you get the hours,

Just FYI info

 

[trailerpark]

If you do not have the hours by graduation, you can still take the NAPLEX but they hold your license until you get the hours,

Just FYI info

Is this true?

 

[tootoo30]

Yes, several of my friends did it you have to ask the board because it was not posted online.

 

[fiestychix03]

Ya I'm pretty sure the requirement is 750 non-school hours. I'm wondering how I can get it or what counts as "non-school hours". I did work in an EMS for a while, but that wasn't pharmacy related except that i used a BP cuff and glucometer lol (great pre-hospital learning experience tho wish I got my EMT license.) otherwise, the only thing I can think of is volunteering at the free clinic or this naval clinic near my house. Most places never get back to me but I guess I should start cold calling like crazy

Ask one of your past preceptors if you can volunteer as an intern to get these hours. My friend in MD is doing this currently because she never worked and wants to get licensed in PA next year. It def has to be ppharmacy related.

 

[dehjavoo]

I dont think Virginia requires hours if you have the college of pharmacy fill out the Affidavit

 

[Carboxide]

Is there any reason why you can't get licensed in a neighboring state without that requirement and then just transfer your license?

 

[BMBiology]

^^ if you don't have the intern hours, some states require you to work as a pharmacist for 1-2 years before you can transfer your license.

 

[kendrick lamar]

Ask one of your past preceptors if you can volunteer as an intern to get these hours. My friend in MD is doing this currently because she never worked and wants to get licensed in PA next year. It def has to be ppharmacy related.

great idea, that's what I'm thinking too. I have three weeks of a break before my next rotation, and my preceptor actually wants me to come in the Saturday after my rotation is officially over to help out since there's a new tech. I'll ask her if there are any more days she thinks she could have me volunteer. I'm also looking at community health clinics and seeing if they offer an on-site pharmacy where I could volunteer. Thanks for the info!

 

[fiestychix03]

great idea, that's what I'm thinking too. I have three weeks of a break before my next rotation, and my preceptor actually wants me to come in the Saturday after my rotation is officially over to help out since there's a new tech. I'll ask her if there are any more days she thinks she could have me volunteer. I'm also looking at community health clinics and seeing if they offer an on-site pharmacy where I could volunteer. Thanks for the info!

No problem, you're welcome and good luck with the remainder of your final year, things will all work out! 🙂