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I just graduated with a BS in biological sciences and have applied to pharmacy schools for the Fall 2015 term. However, I'm definitely starting to have second thoughts on the field and really don't want to regret going into pharmacy in a few years when jobs become harder and harder to come by. I've done my fair share of research and everyone seems to agree that pharmacy isn't a great field to go into anymore. Because of all the new pharm schools, there will be more students than jobs available and the salaries will definitely be going down due to desperate graduates wanting to pay off their student loans.
Now, I was wondering if I should go into an accelerated-BSN program or entry-level MSN program, then another program to become a nurse practitioner. It'd take about the same amount of time (4 years) and be much more stable than the route pharmacy seems to be headed. The salary of nurse practitioners is pretty good too, nearing $100k. Google says pharmacists median salaries are about $119k, but that is definitely bound to go down by the time I graduate in 4 years.. I don't want to be done with pharmacy school worrying about finding a job after all the work I've put in.. To change towards the NP route, I'd have to take off some time and take a few extra classes and gain some hospital experience. But I definitely would rather be doing that than worry about finding a job when I'm done..
Dentistry is also something of interest to me, but I haven't done as much research into this field.
Opinions anyone? :/ I'm so lost!
Now, I was wondering if I should go into an accelerated-BSN program or entry-level MSN program, then another program to become a nurse practitioner. It'd take about the same amount of time (4 years) and be much more stable than the route pharmacy seems to be headed. The salary of nurse practitioners is pretty good too, nearing $100k. Google says pharmacists median salaries are about $119k, but that is definitely bound to go down by the time I graduate in 4 years.. I don't want to be done with pharmacy school worrying about finding a job after all the work I've put in.. To change towards the NP route, I'd have to take off some time and take a few extra classes and gain some hospital experience. But I definitely would rather be doing that than worry about finding a job when I'm done..
Dentistry is also something of interest to me, but I haven't done as much research into this field.
Opinions anyone? :/ I'm so lost!