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What are the best ways to become a pharmacist without a college degree?
From Job Corps
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What to do to be a physician?
What can i do to become a pharmacist. My brother is a biochemist and doings extremely well. I want to be a scientist like him but don't want to do what he did. Help out
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What to do to be a pharmacist?
What can i do to become a pharmacist. My brother is a biochemist and doings extremely well. I want to be a scientist like him but don't want to do what he did. Help out
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How can I succeed my goal to be a pharmacist in the future?
In the future, I will have to take courses that revolve around the studies of medicine and pharmaceutical ideas. I also have to learn chemistry and other sorts of biology stuff.
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What should I do during the summer before I go to college and start my pharmacy major??
I am a senior, 17 years old in New York City. I want to build a better foundation for myself during the summer since I couldn't do much in highschool for pharmacy. I want to know what I can do to better prepare for this and how I can build a foundation for myself to get a good job after my years at college.
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Why should someone choose to go into Pharmacy Technician?
Hello, my names Zoe I'm a Job Corp student looking for some questions to be answered.
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Is going to medical school worth it?
Is going to medical school worth it? I really wanna go but it seams super difficult. Are all medical degrees 7+ year? How long does it take to be a pharmacist?
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What are some hardships you've encountered while in this field??
pharmacy technician
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Do you think St John’s University is a good school for Pharmacy?
I am thinking of attending this school to become a Pharmacist
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What field of pharmacy is suitable for me? I am an enrolled midwife but I want to change career to pharmacy.
I am currently a midwife with a certificate as qualification. I am working with a hospital here in Uganda as a midwife. Currently I developed interest in pharmacy career and I want to change careers. I need career guidance please which field of pharmacy can I fit in
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I want to be a pharmacist, What is my time like as clinical pharmacist?
While being a clinical pharmacist do I get paid? What are the hours like? Are there any requirements to begin? And finally do I have to work out the full length of the program?
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how do different pharmacies differ from one another?
ex. hospital pharm & cvs type pharm
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I am interested in being a pharmacist. I work best in an environment with independence, fast pace, and structural environment. is this a good fit for me?
As a pharmacist am I able to work independently? I enjoy fast pace working while under pressure, and a daily uniform scheduled work environment. Is this a good fit for me
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I am interested in becoming a pharmacist, I value time with family and friends, money, and fun does this occupation aline with my values?
Does a pharmacist have free time to spend with family/friends? What is the average salary of a pharmacist? Is interesting enough to keep as a ling term job?
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What sort of stats do I need to get into pharmacy school at Northeastern University?
Im a junior in highschool. I want to pursue pharmacy in college.
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what is the difference between these 5 jobs?
Pharmacist,pharmaceutical scientist,pharmacology,Pharmacy technician, and Pharmocovigilance Specialist . i am researching for my senior project, i am doing it on the medical field but specifically on pharmacy
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Is pharmacy time consuming?
I want to pursue a career in pharmacy but I don't want to spend the majority of my time working.
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Where does a PharmD lead to?
Are there oppurtunities for someone with a PharmD to work outside of a pharmacy? What specific field would entail a pharmacist working in a hospital doing more than just distributing drugs?
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What is the easiest number to count by if you are a pharmacist ?
I know some people who count by 3
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What are the best and worst parts being a pharmacist?
My name is Anthony, I live in Arizona and I want to be a pharmacist but I am starting to consider that this isn’t the career that I want to pursue. Is it even worth the trouble of going to school and spending the time and money on this career. If any pharmacist or retired pharmacist could answer this tell me if this career path is worth it.
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Pharmacists, what is your work environment like?
For example, do you work independently or dependently? What do you wish you knew before starting the job? What are some of the challenges you faced on the job and how did you get through them?
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Is following a major in pharmaceutical studies worthwhile?
Is following a pharmaceutical career worthwhile?
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What is the best path to becoming a Hospital Pharmacist?
I would like to know what steps need to be taken after high school, like what courses I should take during university and other steps to applying to pharmacy school to earn the pharm D.
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What are the best colleges in the Midwest for getting a pharmaceutical degree?
I want to be a pharmacist but I don’t want to go too far away from my hometown to study. I also want to make sure I study at a good college to get the best education possible.
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What sequence of high school science classes is recommended for future pharmacists ?
I am going to be sophomore and have taken Honors Biology. What sequence of high school science classes is recommended for future pharmacists?
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Why did you become a pharmacist ?
Hello! My name is Lizeth and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the pharmacist field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. 1) What profession did you choose? Why? 2)How many years of college did you need to go through? 3)What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4)How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5)Were you in a college program? 6)Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7)Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8) Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9) Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10) What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11) What was the last stressful situation you encountered in your job, and how did you react? 12)What's one challenge you occasionally or regularly face in your job? 13) What is your philosophy with medicine and treating patients
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What is Pharmaceutical Research like?
Hi! My name is Melanie, and I am in high school. I am searching for someone working in Pharmaceutical Research to conduct an interview for a Foundations in Health Science class project on researching prospective careers. I have created questions (below), so please answer them all to be part of my project! :) 1. What is your field of pharmaceutical research, and why did you choose to pursue it? 2. Were there specific moments you realized you wanted to study pharmacy (in general) or your specialized field of study? 3. How many years of college did you need to complete? Please list all degrees earned/ still in progress, majors, and school attended. 4. How did you decide whether earning a Ph.D. in this field was worth it? 5. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 6. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? Did they help prepare you for your career now? 7. Did you ever shadow or intern under another professional in the field? 8. Did you ever join any school clubs that helped build skills for your current profession? 9. Were there any particular subjects you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What is your work environment (ex: company or academic), and how would you rate the stress level of it? 12. Do you find your profession fulfilling? (in terms of work-life balance, weekly work hours, income, interest/ mental stimulation, etc.) 13. What other passions/ likes you have outside of your profession have you been able to incorporate into your job? (ex: socioeconomic equity, teaching others, discovering new things, etc.)