Registered nurses switching to pharmacy

[heaven]

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Just out of curiosity, are there any Registered nurses or LPN's who are switching to pharmacy. If so, what are ur reasons and how many years experience do you have. I'm an RN but i'm now switching to pharmacy bacause it's what i always wanted to do. I went into nursing as a stepping stone to help me with some investments that i've ventured into and also to help me pay for pharmacy school, and also at least i won't be broke when in pharmacy school because there are many enticing options available in the field. Feel free to respond.

 

[TennisBoy78]

My mom is an RN (not trying to get into Pharmacy School) but her son (me) is trying to get into Pharmacy School.

I was thinking about going to become an RN and my Mom flat out asked me if I wanted to clean up sh**. Seems kind of funny but that is the honest to god truth. My mom is in her fifties but has never liked nursing. She's done hospital floor work, and now is a Home Health administrator. Although her job responsibilities have changed, her stresses have not.

Pharmacy is very stressful too, but much more clean. My aunt has been a pharmacist for nearly 18 years and still to this day loves her job. The unruly patients are still there, but you are separated by the counter from them and you are not required to touch them, bathe them, or lift them up.

There will be different types of stress involved, but a pharmacist's job is much more manageable. Nurses are constantly on the move, and so are pharmacists, but at least pharmacists don't have to be in fifty places at one time like a nurse has to be.

It's cool that you will be doing pharmacy. Much more cleaner, and better pay. Plus, you will be asked about drugs forever (you will know more about them than any doctor). Good luck!

 

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