Career questions tagged pharmacist
What is the most fulfilling aspect of working as a pharmacist?
I am considering pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy and want to know what makes the job worth it. What is the most gratifying or rewarding characteristic of this career?
Can I work as a clinical pharmacy specialist and work for industry simultaneously? Am I being delusional??
Thinking Above and Beyond! I am a first-year pharmacy student who aspire to become clinical specialist. For context, I working in a hospital as a pharmacy intern. For now, I am interested in internal medicine, ambulatory care, and oncology. Between all three, oncology piques my interest the most. While being a clinical specialist is my goal, I was also wondering if I can also integrate myself in the industry world during or after practicing clinically; specifically in medical affairs. I would love some feedback or insight from any pharmacists within these roles, suggestions/ advice, or with some experience. Thank you for your time.
healthcare pharmacy vs industrial pharm?
What is the difference between healthcare pharmacy and industrial pharmacy and what would you recommend to somebody that's getting in that field?
What is a general guideline to becoming a pharmacist?
I am currently a senior in high school and college is around the corner. I want to have a rough plan for college and post-grad so I have better chances to become a pharmacist.
What major should I pursue if I want to become a pharmaceutical physician?
I am a rising senior who wants to become a pharmaceutical physician and go into research, but I am undecided which major I want to go into.
How to become Pharm Tech trainee to Certified Pharm Tech?
Hello, after doing my research and asking questions on career village, I decided to work as a Pharmacy Tech Trainee once I turn 16. After I get my TRAINEE license, what would I have to do or what would the process be for me to get my actual certification. Also, do I necessarily have to go to a pharmacy program/school for this? Thanks :)
How to attain Pharmacy Assistant license in detail?
How (in fine detail and steps) do you get a state approved pharmacy assistant license, and what exactly is the difference between a CPhT and a Pharm. Assistant? Also do I need a license to work as a pharm assistant, and are there multiple ways or paths to getting the license?
What steps can I take to make the transition to a pharma career possible?
Hi, I am 40 years old , working as a production chemist in dental industry, 3 years back I completed MSc pharma course , and I want to transition my career to pharma. But , unfortunately not possible . I am not sure. I need guidance ? I need You
How do you become a Pharmacy Technician?
Hello, I enrolled in a 6 month online course through NHA at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in January 2024 and finished August 2024. I passed my exam & received my candidate credentials in October. Since, I have been on a job hunt to work as a Pharmacy Technician. Many jobs I’ve applied to denied my application without cause. I need help with finding jobs in my career.
How do you become pharmacy technician and registered nurse? When did you start your secondary education for this field? What made you choose this field? What's the benefits of your training and how does it help you to your day to day life?
When you become how long does it take for you to complete your program?
What's the work/life like as a pharmacy technician?
I'm at Job Corps entering the pharmacy tech field and I'm curious, once the work day is over does your job bleed into your private life? Are you on call? etc.
Is there a lot of down-time working as a pharmacy technician?
I'm at Job Corps entering the pharmacy tech field, and I get the sense the job is fairly laid back. Is my assumption correct?
What are some of the ups and downs working as a Pharmacy Technician?
I'm going to Job Corps and preparing to enter the Pharmacy Tech field and I'm looking for some tips on what the field is like!
What kind of work is done in a pharmacy? What is your most favorite and least favorite part of working as a pharmacist? Why did you choose pharmacy as a career?
I'm currently starting trade school and I would like to get to know more information about the career I'm interested in getting into. I don't have any experience in working in a pharmacy, I've only worked retail before. I'm interested in getting into Pharmacy because I want to be able to help people in need. I hope to get a job at a hospital where I’ll hopefully make medicine for the patients that need it.
Are you happy and content working as a pharmacist?
Interested in the mental health of pharmacists
On a scale of 1 through 10 how hard is pharmacy school and what type of work is done?
I am Interested
What are the pros and cons of working in a hospital pharmacy compared to a retail pharmacy?
I am interested in this line of work
Is it necessary for Pharmacists to go to med school?
I'm a high school student and I'm already wondering if it would be good to go to med school to become a Pharmacists. Furthermore, I'm also curious about what med school might be like.
How do I begin my journey preparing for retail pharmacy
Throughout high school I've tried to keep pharmacy as my main goal but left options open like entrepreneurship. I want to do more than just science classes in school.
Is pharmacy a good alternative to nursing ?
I’m working on college applications and I’ve noticed that getting into nursing school is harder these days—harder than getting into pharmacy from what I’ve seen. Therefore I’ve been thinking of pharmacy as a backup plan. How different is pharmacy from nursing? I feel like there is only one job you can do with pharmacy and that’s obviously a pharmacist, but can you do another job with that degree? I’ve also heard there has been a decrease in student demand in pharmacy overall? Does the job contain a high-stress environment? What do you do exactly on the job?
Can you give me any tips to guide me in the pharmaceutical path? ?
I want to stick to the medical/pharmaceutical field, but I have questions about it. What majors and/or classes would be best to take a for a pharmaceutical pathway? How do pharmacists identify the medication someone has to take? What tips can you give me that may help me out in the future? I'm currently taking classes such as AP chemistry and biotech 1, but are there any other classes I should take before something like medical school? I don't know anyone who is a pharmacists, and I'm looking for someone who can help me answer my questions and give me tips along the way.
What positive and negative pharmacy experiences are you experiencing? Is it worth it these days??
I will be a senior next school year. And I hear there are lots of stress and pressure, and yelling from coworkers, managers, and patients. I was considering pharmacy, but I don't know if I should anymore. I see many pharmacists quitting on YouTube. Should I pursue a PharmD degree, or another career?
What are the best ways to become a pharmacist without a college degree?
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?