Need Help with an interview question

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If a question was to be asked,

Why do u choose to be a pharmacist, rather then a doctor, or a nurse.

what is a good answer to that

 

[ernievdb]

I had a similiar question...why choose pharmacy as a health profession? I answered that I've wanted to be in health care, but didn't like the aspect of people dying. In a pharmacy, you may see someone slowly dying, but at least you aren't in a hospital seeing it every day. I find it depressing knowing even on a good day, you still might see people die. Also you could say you don't enjoy dealing with blood and such.

 

[fhx06]

I got asked this question and I gave the best answer I can give, but you really should be more specific of how it relates to your own personal goals. Not wanting to see blood or seeing people die should not be your sole reason since working in a hospital, you would still know when patients die; you hear the code, see your patient's name drop off the TPN list, etc. Being in healthcare, it's inevitable that you will encounter death, and it's our job to face it in some way or form.

 

[Jdario86]

If a question was to be asked,

Why do u choose to be a pharmacist, rather then a doctor, or a nurse.

what is a good answer to that

Why don't you say your answer first and then we will help?

 

[avuong]

Hi OP,
That's a good question, and the answer to it lies directly within yourself. You have to do some very deep soul searching in the next couple of days. Admissions aren't looking for a textbook answer, it's unique to everyone and they want to know your story. Why did you personally choose Pharmacy over nursing or medicine, or any other healthcare field?
-Of course Not Because your parents told you so, or because people say it makes good money. Admissions can tell immediately if you did your research, and if you are committed to the profession. Talk about your experience as a technician or your shadowing experience or your experience speaking to actually pharmacists. Did you enjoy those activities -- can you see yourself in that career, and most importantly: what did you see in Pharmacy that's unique and what makes it different from medicine or nursing?
There is no right answer. There is only what is in your heart, and it must be pure.
Best of Luck!

 

[themulya]

I think the answer to this is simple. It's like everyone else said, you need to see why you are following this career path. Just ask yourself why are you choosing to be a pharmacist? Why are you going down this road. If the answer is shallow, like you're doing it for money then maybe reconsider what you want to do with your life. There has to be something that interests you to pharmacy, right?

So, why do you want to be a pharmacist? Why are you really doing this over being a doctor or a nurse?

 

[avuong]

^^^^^
lol,
I think think we both just said the same thing and asked the OP's questions right back to them.

and yes agree, OP, you should do this for the right reasons only. If you only come up with shallow reasons please reconsider your career path. All the money in the world wont satisfy you if you dont truly enjoy your job. Pursue a career because you love doing what you do and if you find the topic interesting. again, if your heart is pure, admissions will see that and all you hard work and perseverance will pay off.

 

[ValeRx]

Stop giving these people answers. Some of you are trying to be helpful but in the long run, you are hurting them. You are feeding them answers when they should reflect on their own thoughts and feelings and come up with an answer, not some canned response.

 

[kaiserfranz]

I had a similiar question...why choose pharmacy as a health profession? I answered that I've wanted to be in health care, but didn't like the aspect of people dying. In a pharmacy, you may see someone slowly dying, but at least you aren't in a hospital seeing it every day. I find it depressing knowing even on a good day, you still might see people die. Also you could say you don't enjoy dealing with blood and such.

I'm always surprised when I hear pharmacists or pharmacy students say they don't like dealing/seeing blood. As a pharmacist you deal with the human system and blood is part of it. As a science student, did you not learn what the purpose of blood is and its components such as erythrocytes, plasma, water and etc.?? I find not liking to deal with blood is a very weak reason to pursue pharmacy instead of another health profession. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Spock87]

I'm always surprised when I hear pharmacists or pharmacy students say they don't like dealing/seeing blood. As a pharmacist you deal with the human system and blood is part of it. As a science student, did you not learn what the purpose of blood is and its components such as erythrocytes, plasma, water and etc.?? I find not liking to deal with blood is a very weak reason to pursue pharmacy instead of another profession. Just my 2 cents.

I second that...😀