Welcome to life on the [Ph]arm...
Dictionary.com defines a farm as a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood. My name is Louise, and you can think of me as 'livestock' being 'raised' to serve the community. This blog is dedicated to journaling my experiences as a student working in a pharmacy. I hope one day to be a Pharmacist and this is my journey from pre-pharmacy school to Pharm.D. graduate.
Why do I want to be a pharmacist? Contrary to what others may think, it is not for the money. Pharmacists that I know, actually caution me constantly about how there are more pharmacists than jobs available. I have to admit that worries me a little, but I want to be a pharmacist to help people feel better. I know, that's such a cliché right? In my perspective, pharmacists possess so much knowledge on medications and even holistic medications and foods that allow people to feel better. Aching, nauseousness, chills, anxiousness, pains, cramps, etc…no one likes to feel this way. At least no one I know and I certainly do not. I want to be that person who can help people alleviate any ailment they may have using well researched modern and traditional medications available. I want to be a pharmacist.
Currently, I only have experience working in a privately owned retail pharmacy. I have been working since September 2010. From this date forward I will detail my experiences, joys and frustrations, on my journey to becoming a pharmacist.
-Louise-
2 comments:
So is pharmD a degree? What license do you have after pre-pharm school?
Not sure what license you get while you're in pharmacy school, but after pharmacy school you get a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) =) Thanks for reading my blog!!
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