weekly time commitment during school?

[SerenaRN]

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I have a BSN degree and have been working as a nurse for the past year, but am now thinking of going back to school for my PharmD.

What is a typical weekly time commitment during pharmacy school? As in how much time does one typically spend in class, in studying, in clinical practicum, etc.? If possible, I'd like to continue working as an RN on a per diem basis one or two days a week to help with finances, but right now I'm just not sure how feasible that may be.

I guess that's my biggest question. I am not completely sure pharmacy is what I want, but it's the forerunner in my mind. My favorite part of nursing is learning about the effects of the medications I give and how they work in the human body, especially the functionally compromised human body. That stuff just fascinates me. I never like to pass pills to my patients that I do not first understand, albeit on a very basic level. I think pharmacy would be a good fit for me. In addition, I like the flexibility and family friendly scheduling I have seen.

Thanks for your time.

Serena

 

[bananaface]

This thread is a pre-pharmacy topic, as it relates to the decision making process. You will find that plenty of current students frequent the PP forum to advise others.

Moving...

- Anna 🙂

 

[ultracet]

what schools are you looking at?

it is going to depend on the curriculum of each.... i for instance don't have to do any rotations or workstudy or whatever while classes are going on but some do. also if you are looking at 3 year school that will be a difference too.

 

[SerenaRN]

what schools are you looking at?

it is going to depend on the curriculum of each.... i for instance don't have to do any rotations or workstudy or whatever while classes are going on but some do. also if you are looking at 3 year school that will be a difference too.

I'm looking at the University of Wisconsin Madison, primarily.

 

[trishias]

I'm looking at the University of Wisconsin Madison, primarily.

I know a pharmacist who went there. She loved it. She didnt have to work however, because her parents footed the bill. If she did work, I cant remember now, it was feasible for her to do so.

 

[Sustiva]

I think the RN/Pharm.D combination is interesting in that you can combine nursing and pharmacy into a career that draws on both disciplines. For instance, if you work in ambulatory care pharmacy, you can have more hands on interaction with the patient since you are an RN, but as a Pharm.D you have the expert drug knowledge. Good luck.

 

[Smilescali]

I'm looking at the University of Wisconsin Madison, primarily.

Finally someone who is looking at Madison! It is such a great school and the area is just awesome. I would apply there in a heartbeat if I could just get my husband to tolerate the weather!